Poliez-Pittet: population and statistics
Poliez-Pittet has a population of 849 (2025) across 5.0 km², or 170 people per km². It ranks 1,557 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 849 residents
- 5.0 km²
- 170 people/km²
- 735 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Poliez-Pittet ranks No. 157 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Poliez-Pittet, compared with an average of 5.5% in Vaud and 7.3% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 15.1% in Poliez-Pittet, compared with an average of 17.1% in Vaud and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,284 kWh a year here.
Poliez-Pittet in numbers
Where is Poliez-Pittet?
Population of Poliez-Pittet over time
Poliez-Pittet had 815 residents in 2015 and 849 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 830 |
| 2021 | 832 |
| 2022 | 846 |
| 2023 | 875 |
| 2024 | 850 |
| 2025 | 849 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 702 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bottens (1,388 residents), 2.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,136 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Poliez-Pittet
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 | Poliez-Pittet | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.1% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,710 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Poliez-Pittet | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 373 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,671 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 30.3% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 580 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 32.2% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 469 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 60.0% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,358 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Poliez-Pittet | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 78.5% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 130 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.5% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,284 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 6.3% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,336 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 60 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,462 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,064 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,006 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 8.9 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,630 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,459 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 728 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Poliez-Pittet | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 65 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,560 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) | 77.7 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 496 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 71.2% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 439 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 | Poliez-Pittet | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 483 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,183 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 568.9 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 359 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 61.7% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 963 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 33.1% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 509 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Poliez-Pittet | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 18.4% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 946 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Poliez-Pittet
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Poliez-Pittet?
Poliez-Pittet has 849 residents (2025), ranking 1,557 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Poliez-Pittet?
Poliez-Pittet covers 5.0 km², with a density of 170 people per km².
Is the population of Poliez-Pittet growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Poliez-Pittet went from 815 to 849, a change of +4.2%.
Where is Poliez-Pittet?
Poliez-Pittet is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Gros-de-Vaud (district). Latitude 46.633, longitude 6.683.
District heating: what is the figure for Poliez-Pittet?
In Poliez-Pittet, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Poliez-Pittet?
In Poliez-Pittet, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 15.1% (2025), ranking 1,710 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Poliez-Pittet?
In Poliez-Pittet, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,284 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Poliez-Pittet?
The nearest to Poliez-Pittet are Bottens (2.2 km), Montilliez (2.2 km), Jorat-Menthue (3.1 km), Echallens (3.8 km), Froideville (4.0 km).