Saint-Barthélemy (VD): population and statistics
Saint-Barthélemy (VD) has a population of 837 (2025) across 4.1 km², or 203 people per km². It ranks 1,564 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 837 residents
- 4.1 km²
- 203 people/km²
- 584 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Saint-Barthélemy (VD) ranks No. 158 by population.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 7.7% in Saint-Barthélemy (VD), compared with an average of 16.3% in Vaud and 22.0% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 15.3% in Saint-Barthélemy (VD), compared with an average of 17.1% in Vaud and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,292 kWh a year here.
Saint-Barthélemy (VD) in numbers
Where is Saint-Barthélemy (VD)?
Population of Saint-Barthélemy (VD) over time
Saint-Barthélemy (VD) had 784 residents in 2015 and 837 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 783 |
| 2021 | 810 |
| 2022 | 806 |
| 2023 | 829 |
| 2024 | 834 |
| 2025 | 837 |
Did you know?
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 577 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Bettens, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Echallens (6,817 residents), 2.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,168 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Saint-Barthélemy (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 | Saint-Barthélemy (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.3% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,691 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Saint-Barthélemy (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 330 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,735 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 33.4% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 470 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 31.0% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 536 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 66.8% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,047 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Saint-Barthélemy (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 68.1% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 420 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 8.4% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,366 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.4% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,406 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.6% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,183 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 84 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,223 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,694 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 376 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 7.9 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,703 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,427 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 890 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Saint-Barthélemy (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 50 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,694 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 48 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,606 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.3 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 1,248 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.7% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 813 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 29.2% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 879 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Saint-Barthélemy (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 324 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,391 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 387.1 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 813 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 81.5% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 282 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 7.7% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,661 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Saint-Barthélemy (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 14.2% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 1,245 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Saint-Barthélemy (VD)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Saint-Barthélemy (VD)?
Saint-Barthélemy (VD) has 837 residents (2025), ranking 1,564 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Saint-Barthélemy (VD)?
Saint-Barthélemy (VD) covers 4.1 km², with a density of 203 people per km².
Is the population of Saint-Barthélemy (VD) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Saint-Barthélemy (VD) went from 784 to 837, a change of +6.8%.
Where is Saint-Barthélemy (VD)?
Saint-Barthélemy (VD) is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Gros-de-Vaud (district). Latitude 46.633, longitude 6.600.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Saint-Barthélemy (VD)?
In Saint-Barthélemy (VD), “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 7.7% (2024), ranking 1,661 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Saint-Barthélemy (VD)?
In Saint-Barthélemy (VD), “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 15.3% (2025), ranking 1,691 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Saint-Barthélemy (VD)?
In Saint-Barthélemy (VD), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,292 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Saint-Barthélemy (VD)?
The nearest to Saint-Barthélemy (VD) are Bettens (1.3 km), Goumoëns (1.9 km), Oulens-sous-Echallens (2.2 km), Echallens (2.5 km), Assens (2.7 km).