Puidoux: population and statistics
Puidoux has a population of 3,013 (2025) across 22.9 km², or 132 people per km². It ranks 728 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,013 residents
- 22.9 km²
- 132 people/km²
- 624 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Puidoux ranks No. 64 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 14.8% in Puidoux, compared with an average of 17.1% in Vaud and 19.8% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 876.2 in Puidoux, compared with an average of 577.7 in Vaud and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,300 kWh a year here.
Puidoux in numbers
Where is Puidoux?
Population of Puidoux over time
Puidoux had 2,854 residents in 2015 and 3,013 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,888 |
| 2021 | 2,919 |
| 2022 | 2,992 |
| 2023 | 3,008 |
| 2024 | 2,974 |
| 2025 | 3,013 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,202 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Chexbres, 1.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bourg-en-Lavaux (5,561 residents), 4.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,200 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Puidoux
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 | Puidoux | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 14.8% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,720 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Puidoux | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,555 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 758 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 34.8% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 418 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 21.9% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,120 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 57.2% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,471 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Puidoux | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 58.1% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 759 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 4.6% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,679 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 22.8% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 433 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.8% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 661 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 141 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 779 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,600 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 434 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 42.9 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 426 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,242 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 309 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Puidoux | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 349 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 421 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 311 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 491 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 103.2 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 175 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 64.6% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 996 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 | Puidoux | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,640 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 369 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 876.2 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 110 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 57.6% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,110 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 34.7% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 450 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Puidoux | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 31.2% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 252 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Puidoux
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Puidoux?
Puidoux has 3,013 residents (2025), ranking 728 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Puidoux?
Puidoux covers 22.9 km², with a density of 132 people per km².
Is the population of Puidoux growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Puidoux went from 2,854 to 3,013, a change of +5.6%.
Where is Puidoux?
Puidoux is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Lavaux-Oron (district). Latitude 46.483, longitude 6.767.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Puidoux?
In Puidoux, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 14.8% (2025), ranking 1,720 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Puidoux?
In Puidoux, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 876.2 (2024), ranking 110 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Puidoux?
In Puidoux, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,300 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Puidoux?
The nearest to Puidoux are Chexbres (1.0 km), Rivaz (1.2 km), Saint-Saphorin (Lavaux) (3.2 km), Chardonne (4.2 km), Bourg-en-Lavaux (4.3 km).