Mollens (VD): population and statistics
Mollens (VD) has a population of 320 (2025) across 11.0 km², or 29.1 people per km². It ranks 1,956 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 320 residents
- 11.0 km²
- 29 people/km²
- 731 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Mollens (VD) ranks No. 252 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,320 kWh a year here.
Mollens (VD) in numbers
Where is Mollens (VD)?
Population of Mollens (VD) over time
Mollens (VD) had 295 residents in 2015 and 320 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 330 |
| 2021 | 320 |
| 2022 | 324 |
| 2023 | 322 |
| 2024 | 324 |
| 2025 | 320 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,539 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Montricher (950 residents), 1.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,280 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Mollens (VD)
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Mollens (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.9% | 17.1% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Mollens (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 164 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,985 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 88.4% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 2.4% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 66.3% | 52.6% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Mollens (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 65.0% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 2.0% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 20.0% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 26 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,866 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,658 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 5.7 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,863 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 17,875 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Mollens (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 37 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,832 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 30 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,809 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 93.8 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 56.7% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.7% | 26.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Mollens (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 75 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,961 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 234.4 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 52.0% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 5.3% | 16.3% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Mollens (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 18.8% | 34.3% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Mollens (VD)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mollens (VD)?
Mollens (VD) has 320 residents (2025), ranking 1,956 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Mollens (VD)?
Mollens (VD) covers 11.0 km², with a density of 29 people per km².
Is the population of Mollens (VD) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Mollens (VD) went from 295 to 320, a change of +8.5%.
Where is Mollens (VD)?
Mollens (VD) is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Morges (district). Latitude 46.583, longitude 6.367.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Mollens (VD)?
In Mollens (VD), “Dwellings” stands at 164 (2026), ranking 1,985 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Jobs: what is the figure for Mollens (VD)?
In Mollens (VD), “Jobs” stands at 75 (2024), ranking 1,961 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mollens (VD)?
In Mollens (VD), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,320 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mollens (VD)?
The nearest to Mollens (VD) are Montricher (1.9 km), Ballens (3.7 km), Mauraz (4.2 km), Berolle (4.5 km), Hautemorges (4.9 km).