Moudon: population and statistics
Moudon has a population of 6,827 (2025) across 15.7 km², or 435 people per km². It ranks 292 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +15.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,827 residents
- 15.7 km²
- 435 people/km²
- 514 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Moudon ranks No. 25 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 46.0% in Moudon, compared with an average of 34.3% in Vaud and 27.7% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 13.2% in Moudon, compared with an average of 17.1% in Vaud and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,271 kWh a year here.
Moudon in numbers
Where is Moudon?
Population of Moudon over time
Moudon had 5,925 residents in 2015 and 6,827 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,101 |
| 2021 | 6,106 |
| 2022 | 6,124 |
| 2023 | 6,393 |
| 2024 | 6,646 |
| 2025 | 6,827 |
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,196 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Chavannes-sur-Moudon, 2.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Yverdon-les-Bains (30,590 residents), 17 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,084 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Moudon
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 | Moudon | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 13.2% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,786 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Moudon | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,086 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 356 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 33.6% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 466 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.1% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 853 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 53.8% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,569 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Moudon | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 71.1% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 322 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.5% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,457 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 6.4% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,327 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.7% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 834 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 214 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 468 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,157 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 883 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 59.5 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 247 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,712 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,032 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Moudon | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 471 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 304 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 453 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 318 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 66.4 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 847 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 58.9% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,442 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 32.7% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 589 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Moudon | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,993 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 331 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 438.4 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 643 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 73.8% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 522 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 24.4% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 882 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Moudon | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 46.0% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 28 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Moudon
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Moudon?
Moudon has 6,827 residents (2025), ranking 292 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Moudon?
Moudon covers 15.7 km², with a density of 435 people per km².
Is the population of Moudon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Moudon went from 5,925 to 6,827, a change of +15.2%.
Where is Moudon?
Moudon is in Vaud. It belongs to District de la Broye-Vully (district). Latitude 46.669, longitude 6.797.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Moudon?
In Moudon, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 46.0% (2025), ranking 28 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Moudon?
In Moudon, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 13.2% (2025), ranking 1,786 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Moudon?
In Moudon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,271 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Moudon?
The nearest to Moudon are Chavannes-sur-Moudon (2.1 km), Bussy-sur-Moudon (2.2 km), Rossenges (2.3 km), Syens (2.3 km), Hermenches (4.6 km).