Montilliez: population and statistics
Montilliez has a population of 1,856 (2025) across 11.9 km², or 155 people per km². It ranks 1,016 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,856 residents
- 11.9 km²
- 155 people/km²
- 687 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Montilliez ranks No. 88 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 15.1% in Montilliez, compared with an average of 17.1% in Vaud and 19.8% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 170.3 in Montilliez, compared with an average of 577.7 in Vaud and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,283 kWh a year here.
Montilliez in numbers
Where is Montilliez?
Population of Montilliez over time
Montilliez had 1,656 residents in 2015 and 1,856 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,858 |
| 2021 | 1,884 |
| 2022 | 1,894 |
| 2023 | 1,894 |
| 2024 | 1,872 |
| 2025 | 1,856 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,672 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Poliez-Pittet, 2.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Echallens (6,817 residents), 3.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,132 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Montilliez
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 | Montilliez | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.1% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,706 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Montilliez | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 849 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,139 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 38.8% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 309 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 34.3% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 365 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 67.4% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,015 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Montilliez | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 71.2% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 317 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.2% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,312 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 9.2% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,124 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.5% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,232 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 166 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 658 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,161 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 880 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 21.4 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 959 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,525 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 579 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Montilliez | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 132 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,050 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 142 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 948 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 76.5 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 526 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.9% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 794 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.3% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 786 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Montilliez | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 316 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,402 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 170.3 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,662 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 46.8% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,443 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 25.0% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 845 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Montilliez | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 13.4% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 1,303 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Montilliez
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Montilliez?
Montilliez has 1,856 residents (2025), ranking 1,016 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Montilliez?
Montilliez covers 11.9 km², with a density of 155 people per km².
Is the population of Montilliez growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Montilliez went from 1,656 to 1,856, a change of +12.1%.
Where is Montilliez?
Montilliez is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Gros-de-Vaud (district). Latitude 46.650, longitude 6.667.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Montilliez?
In Montilliez, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 15.1% (2025), ranking 1,706 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Montilliez?
In Montilliez, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 170.3 (2024), ranking 1,662 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Montilliez?
In Montilliez, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,283 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Montilliez?
The nearest to Montilliez are Poliez-Pittet (2.2 km), Villars-le-Terroir (2.5 km), Fey (2.7 km), Echallens (3.1 km), Bottens (3.7 km).