Molondin: population and statistics
Molondin has a population of 260 (2025) across 5.5 km², or 47.4 people per km². It ranks 1,986 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +16.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 260 residents
- 5.5 km²
- 47 people/km²
- 593 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Molondin ranks No. 264 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,264 kWh a year here.
Molondin in numbers
Where is Molondin?
Population of Molondin over time
Molondin had 223 residents in 2015 and 260 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 252 |
| 2021 | 239 |
| 2022 | 259 |
| 2023 | 282 |
| 2024 | 269 |
| 2025 | 260 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 769 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Chêne-Pâquier, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Donneloye (905 residents), 3.1 km away.
All indicators for Molondin
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 | Molondin | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.6% | 17.1% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Molondin | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 133 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,013 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 80.5% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 11.3% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 70.7% | 52.6% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Molondin | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 45.1% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.9% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 29.6% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 2.8% | 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) | 878.4 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 4.5 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,961 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 17,385 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Molondin | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 29 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,924 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 23 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,895 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 88.5 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 60.9% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 34.8% | 26.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Molondin | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 84 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,934 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 323.1 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 57.1% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 15.5% | 16.3% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Molondin | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 17.3% | 34.3% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Molondin
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Molondin?
Molondin has 260 residents (2025), ranking 1,986 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Molondin?
Molondin covers 5.5 km², with a density of 47 people per km².
Is the population of Molondin growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Molondin went from 223 to 260, a change of +16.6%.
Where is Molondin?
Molondin is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Jura-Nord vaudois (district). Latitude 46.767, longitude 6.750.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Molondin?
In Molondin, “Dwellings” stands at 133 (2026), ranking 2,013 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Molondin?
In Molondin, “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 4.5 GWh/year (2026), ranking 1,961 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Molondin?
In Molondin, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,264 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Molondin?
The nearest to Molondin are Chêne-Pâquier (1.3 km), Démoret (1.9 km), Champtauroz (2.5 km), Rovray (2.8 km), Chavannes-le-Chêne (2.8 km).