Pompaples: population and statistics
Pompaples has a population of 916 (2025) across 4.4 km², or 206 people per km². It ranks 1,513 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 916 residents
- 4.4 km²
- 206 people/km²
- 480 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Pompaples ranks No. 149 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 13.5% in Pompaples, compared with an average of 17.1% in Vaud and 19.8% nationally.
Share of jobs in services: 92.0% in Pompaples, compared with an average of 79.0% in Vaud and 73.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,272 kWh a year here.
Pompaples in numbers
Where is Pompaples?
Population of Pompaples over time
Pompaples had 838 residents in 2015 and 916 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 847 |
| 2021 | 847 |
| 2022 | 858 |
| 2023 | 927 |
| 2024 | 932 |
| 2025 | 916 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “District heating”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 622 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Orny, 0.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is La Sarraz (2,608 residents), 1.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,088 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Pompaples
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 | Pompaples | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 13.5% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,782 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pompaples | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 397 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,640 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 49.0% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 131 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 12.9% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,602 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 65.2% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,126 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Pompaples | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 47.7% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 1,121 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.8% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,424 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 7.8% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,224 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 21.9% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 58 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) | 972.8 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,141 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 7.0 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,758 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,653 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,249 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pompaples | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 74 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,462 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 55 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,536 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 60.0 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 1,115 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 52.7% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,664 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 40.0% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 164 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pompaples | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 540 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,131 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 589.5 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 326 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 92.0% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 45 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 4.3% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,739 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Pompaples | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 26.4% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 459 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Pompaples
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pompaples?
Pompaples has 916 residents (2025), ranking 1,513 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Pompaples?
Pompaples covers 4.4 km², with a density of 206 people per km².
Is the population of Pompaples growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Pompaples went from 838 to 916, a change of +9.3%.
Where is Pompaples?
Pompaples is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Morges (district). Latitude 46.667, longitude 6.517.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Pompaples?
In Pompaples, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 13.5% (2025), ranking 1,782 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Pompaples?
In Pompaples, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 92.0% (2024), ranking 45 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pompaples?
In Pompaples, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,272 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pompaples?
The nearest to Pompaples are Orny (0.8 km), La Sarraz (1.2 km), Eclépens (2.2 km), Ferreyres (2.5 km), Chevilly (3.1 km).