Prilly: population and statistics
Prilly has a population of 13,037 (2025) across 2.2 km², or 6,008 people per km². It ranks 116 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 13,037 residents
- 2.2 km²
- 6,008 people/km²
- 449 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Prilly ranks No. 12 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 27.0% in Prilly, compared with an average of 52.6% in Vaud and 56.9% nationally.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 3,375 kWh/inh. in Prilly, compared with an average of 6,985 kWh/inh. in Vaud and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,270 kWh a year here.
Prilly in numbers
Where is Prilly?
Population of Prilly over time
Prilly had 11,968 residents in 2015 and 13,037 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 12,360 |
| 2021 | 12,316 |
| 2022 | 12,294 |
| 2023 | 12,417 |
| 2024 | 12,758 |
| 2025 | 13,037 |
Did you know?
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 304 football pitches.
- Its population density is 25.9 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Renens (VD) (21,793 residents), 0.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,080 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Prilly
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 | Prilly | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.4% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,590 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Prilly | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 7,337 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 107 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 9.6% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,625 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 18.1% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,365 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 27.0% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,789 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Prilly | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 84.6% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 42 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 5.1% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,645 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 1.3% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,747 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 7.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 357 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 191 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 555 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 374.9 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,743 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 44.0 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 410 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 3,375 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,785 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Prilly | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 657 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 201 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 609 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 236 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 46.7 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 1,621 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.8% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 809 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.4% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 957 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Prilly | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 7,115 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 129 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 545.8 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 402 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 82.7% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 254 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 17.2% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,241 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Prilly | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 45.2% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 35 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Prilly
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Prilly?
Prilly has 13,037 residents (2025), ranking 116 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Prilly?
Prilly covers 2.2 km², with a density of 6,008 people per km².
Is the population of Prilly growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Prilly went from 11,968 to 13,037, a change of +8.9%.
Where is Prilly?
Prilly is in Vaud. It belongs to District de l'Ouest lausannois (district). Latitude 46.533, longitude 6.600.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Prilly?
In Prilly, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 27.0% (2026), ranking 1,789 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Prilly?
In Prilly, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 3,375 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 1,785 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Prilly?
In Prilly, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,270 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Prilly?
The nearest to Prilly are Renens (VD) (0.8 km), Jouxtens-Mézery (1.9 km), Chavannes-près-Renens (1.9 km), Crissier (2.2 km), Lausanne (2.5 km).