Penthalaz: population and statistics
Penthalaz has a population of 3,197 (2025) across 3.9 km², or 826 people per km². It ranks 688 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,197 residents
- 3.9 km²
- 826 people/km²
- 475 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Penthalaz ranks No. 60 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 48.0% in Penthalaz, compared with an average of 52.6% in Vaud and 56.9% nationally.
Share of jobs in services: 87.5% in Penthalaz, compared with an average of 79.0% in Vaud and 73.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,299 kWh a year here.
Penthalaz in numbers
Where is Penthalaz?
Population of Penthalaz over time
Penthalaz had 3,244 residents in 2015 and 3,197 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,207 |
| 2021 | 3,200 |
| 2022 | 3,209 |
| 2023 | 3,197 |
| 2024 | 3,169 |
| 2025 | 3,197 |
Did you know?
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 542 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Cossonay (4,968 residents), 1.0 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 Penthalaz
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 | Penthalaz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.8% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,246 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Penthalaz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,530 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 770 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 19.2% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,106 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 27.9% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 728 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 48.0% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,671 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Penthalaz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 73.9% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 230 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.8% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,420 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 3.3% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,594 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.2% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,433 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 133 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 839 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 592.7 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,592 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 22.5 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 930 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,038 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,374 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Penthalaz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 202 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 756 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 192 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 763 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 60.1 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 1,109 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 67.2% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 759 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.0% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,169 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Penthalaz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,529 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 607 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 478.3 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 538 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 87.5% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 121 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 11.7% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,483 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Penthalaz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 28.5% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 366 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Penthalaz
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Penthalaz?
Penthalaz has 3,197 residents (2025), ranking 688 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Penthalaz?
Penthalaz covers 3.9 km², with a density of 826 people per km².
Is the population of Penthalaz growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Penthalaz went from 3,244 to 3,197, a change of −1.4%.
Where is Penthalaz?
Penthalaz is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Gros-de-Vaud (district). Latitude 46.613, longitude 6.529.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Penthalaz?
In Penthalaz, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 48.0% (2026), ranking 1,671 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Penthalaz?
In Penthalaz, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 87.5% (2024), ranking 121 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Penthalaz?
In Penthalaz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,299 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Penthalaz?
The nearest to Penthalaz are Cossonay (1.0 km), Penthaz (1.5 km), Daillens (1.7 km), Lussery-Villars (2.3 km), Dizy (3.2 km).