Prangins: population and statistics
Prangins has a population of 4,236 (2025) across 6.1 km², or 699 people per km². It ranks 530 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,236 residents
- 6.1 km²
- 699 people/km²
- 420 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Prangins ranks No. 44 by population.
Wood heating systems: 1.3% in Prangins, compared with an average of 5.6% in Vaud and 9.3% nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 43.1% in Prangins, compared with an average of 16.3% in Vaud and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,291 kWh a year here.
Prangins in numbers
Where is Prangins?
Population of Prangins over time
Prangins had 4,029 residents in 2015 and 4,236 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,099 |
| 2021 | 4,067 |
| 2022 | 4,278 |
| 2023 | 4,271 |
| 2024 | 4,271 |
| 2025 | 4,236 |
Did you know?
- “Wood heating systems”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 849 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Nyon (23,768 residents), 2.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,164 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Prangins
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 | Prangins | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.9% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,040 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Prangins | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,948 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 620 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 12.8% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,475 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 29.5% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 635 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 73.1% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 673 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Prangins | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 73.2% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 257 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.2% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,216 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 1.3% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,752 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.9% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,065 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 229 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 429 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 482.0 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,683 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 27.2 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 758 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,431 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,473 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Prangins | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 206 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 742 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 250 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 614 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 59.0 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 1,168 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 68.4% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 643 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.8% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 915 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Prangins | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,110 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 445 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 498.1 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 494 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 56.2% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,155 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 43.1% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 232 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Prangins | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 29.8% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 303 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Prangins
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Prangins?
Prangins has 4,236 residents (2025), ranking 530 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Prangins?
Prangins covers 6.1 km², with a density of 699 people per km².
Is the population of Prangins growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Prangins went from 4,029 to 4,236, a change of +5.1%.
Where is Prangins?
Prangins is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Nyon (district). Latitude 46.400, longitude 6.250.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Prangins?
In Prangins, “Wood heating systems” stands at 1.3% (2026), ranking 1,752 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Prangins?
In Prangins, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 43.1% (2024), ranking 232 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Prangins?
In Prangins, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,291 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Prangins?
The nearest to Prangins are Nyon (2.2 km), Coinsins (2.3 km), Duillier (2.3 km), Gland (2.3 km), Begnins (3.7 km).