Penthaz: population and statistics
Penthaz has a population of 1,911 (2025) across 3.8 km², or 498 people per km². It ranks 998 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +15.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,911 residents
- 3.8 km²
- 498 people/km²
- 439 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Penthaz ranks No. 87 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 14.6% in Penthaz, compared with an average of 17.1% in Vaud and 19.8% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 9.2% in Penthaz, compared with an average of 25.9% in Vaud and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,311 kWh a year here.
Penthaz in numbers
Where is Penthaz?
Population of Penthaz over time
Penthaz had 1,652 residents in 2015 and 1,911 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,855 |
| 2021 | 1,884 |
| 2022 | 1,923 |
| 2023 | 1,898 |
| 2024 | 1,945 |
| 2025 | 1,911 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 538 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Penthalaz (3,197 residents), 1.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,244 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Penthaz
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 | Penthaz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 14.6% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,738 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Penthaz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 834 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,156 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 9.2% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,652 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 31.4% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 519 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.9% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 350 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Penthaz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 69.3% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 380 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 8.9% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,328 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 3.0% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,617 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.8% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,088 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 177 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 615 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 938.8 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,194 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 13.6 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,317 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,117 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,366 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Penthaz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 137 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,029 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 129 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,008 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 67.5 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 810 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 76.0% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 155 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 22.5% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,442 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Penthaz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 689 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,010 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 360.5 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 916 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 53.7% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,243 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 45.1% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 194 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Penthaz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 24.9% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 537 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Penthaz
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Penthaz?
Penthaz has 1,911 residents (2025), ranking 998 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Penthaz?
Penthaz covers 3.8 km², with a density of 498 people per km².
Is the population of Penthaz growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Penthaz went from 1,652 to 1,911, a change of +15.7%.
Where is Penthaz?
Penthaz is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Gros-de-Vaud (district). Latitude 46.600, longitude 6.533.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Penthaz?
In Penthaz, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 14.6% (2025), ranking 1,738 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Penthaz?
In Penthaz, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 9.2% (2026), ranking 1,652 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Penthaz?
In Penthaz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,311 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Penthaz?
The nearest to Penthaz are Penthalaz (1.5 km), Vufflens-la-Ville (1.9 km), Cossonay (2.2 km), Gollion (2.2 km), Daillens (2.2 km).