Morrens (VD): population and statistics
Morrens (VD) has a population of 1,145 (2025) across 3.7 km², or 311 people per km². It ranks 1,361 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,145 residents
- 3.7 km²
- 311 people/km²
- 678 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Morrens (VD) ranks No. 126 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Morrens (VD), compared with an average of 5.5% in Vaud and 7.3% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 154.6 in Morrens (VD), compared with an average of 577.7 in Vaud and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,299 kWh a year here.
Morrens (VD) in numbers
Where is Morrens (VD)?
Population of Morrens (VD) over time
Morrens (VD) had 1,054 residents in 2015 and 1,145 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,154 |
| 2021 | 1,156 |
| 2022 | 1,172 |
| 2023 | 1,142 |
| 2024 | 1,155 |
| 2025 | 1,145 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 515 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Cugy (VD) (2,814 residents), 0.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,196 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Morrens (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 | Morrens (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.6% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,105 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Morrens (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 507 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,501 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 22.7% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 930 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 18.1% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,360 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 66.7% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,052 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Morrens (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 61.3% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 644 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.6% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,168 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 6.4% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,332 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 110 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 997 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 948.3 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,174 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 8.8 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,636 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,642 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,251 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Morrens (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 75 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,457 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 66 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,431 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.6 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 1,230 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 72.7% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 327 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 27.3% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,049 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Morrens (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 177 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,676 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 154.6 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,714 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 63.8% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 891 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 26.0% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 804 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Morrens (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 16.7% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 1,084 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Morrens (VD)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Morrens (VD)?
Morrens (VD) has 1,145 residents (2025), ranking 1,361 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Morrens (VD)?
Morrens (VD) covers 3.7 km², with a density of 311 people per km².
Is the population of Morrens (VD) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Morrens (VD) went from 1,054 to 1,145, a change of +8.6%.
Where is Morrens (VD)?
Morrens (VD) is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Gros-de-Vaud (district). Latitude 46.583, longitude 6.633.
District heating: what is the figure for Morrens (VD)?
In Morrens (VD), “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Morrens (VD)?
In Morrens (VD), “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 154.6 (2024), ranking 1,714 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Morrens (VD)?
In Morrens (VD), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,299 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Morrens (VD)?
The nearest to Morrens (VD) are Cugy (VD) (0.8 km), Bretigny-sur-Morrens (1.9 km), Etagnières (2.2 km), Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne (2.5 km), Romanel-sur-Lausanne (3.1 km).