Renens (VD): population and statistics
Renens (VD) has a population of 21,793 (2025) across 3.0 km², or 7,388 people per km². It ranks 50 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 21,793 residents
- 3.0 km²
- 7,388 people/km²
- 421 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Renens (VD) ranks No. 5 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 50.8% in Renens (VD), compared with an average of 34.3% in Vaud and 27.7% nationally.
Wood heating systems: 0.6% in Renens (VD), compared with an average of 5.6% in Vaud and 9.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,270 kWh a year here.
Renens (VD) in numbers
Where is Renens (VD)?
Population of Renens (VD) over time
Renens (VD) had 20,537 residents in 2015 and 21,793 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 20,834 |
| 2021 | 20,881 |
| 2022 | 21,086 |
| 2023 | 21,408 |
| 2024 | 21,541 |
| 2025 | 21,793 |
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Wood heating systems”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 413 football pitches.
- Its population density is 31.8 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Prilly, 0.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lausanne (145,596 residents), 3.3 km away.
All indicators for Renens (VD)
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 | Renens (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 14.6% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,735 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Renens (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 11,422 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 49 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 9.3% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,645 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 20.8% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,198 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 45.6% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,703 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Renens (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 82.3% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 65 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 4.3% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,706 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 0.6% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,797 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 7.8% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 310 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 308 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 263 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 396.6 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,735 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 80.3 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 144 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 3,687 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,770 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Renens (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 1,442 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 63 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 1,549 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 72 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 71.1 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 666 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 72.1% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 371 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 23.4% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,392 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Renens (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 17,538 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 45 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 804.8 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 144 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 86.8% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 138 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 13.1% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,422 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Renens (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 50.8% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 9 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Renens (VD)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Renens (VD)?
Renens (VD) has 21,793 residents (2025), ranking 50 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Renens (VD)?
Renens (VD) covers 3.0 km², with a density of 7,388 people per km².
Is the population of Renens (VD) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Renens (VD) went from 20,537 to 21,793, a change of +6.1%.
Where is Renens (VD)?
Renens (VD) is in Vaud. It belongs to District de l'Ouest lausannois (district). Latitude 46.535, longitude 6.590.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Renens (VD)?
In Renens (VD), “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 50.8% (2025), ranking 9 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Renens (VD)?
In Renens (VD), “Wood heating systems” stands at 0.6% (2026), ranking 1,797 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Renens (VD)?
In Renens (VD), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,270 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Renens (VD)?
The nearest to Renens (VD) are Prilly (0.8 km), Chavannes-près-Renens (1.3 km), Crissier (1.7 km), Jouxtens-Mézery (1.8 km), Ecublens (VD) (2.4 km).