Saint-Sulpice (VD): population and statistics
Saint-Sulpice (VD) has a population of 5,191 (2025) across 1.9 km², or 2,791 people per km². It ranks 416 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +33.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,191 residents
- 1.9 km²
- 2,791 people/km²
- 387 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Saint-Sulpice (VD) ranks No. 34 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 45.7% in Saint-Sulpice (VD), compared with an average of 34.3% in Vaud and 27.7% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 48.3% in Saint-Sulpice (VD), compared with an average of 24.7% in Vaud and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,272 kWh a year here.
Saint-Sulpice (VD) in numbers
Where is Saint-Sulpice (VD)?
Population of Saint-Sulpice (VD) over time
Saint-Sulpice (VD) had 3,904 residents in 2015 and 5,191 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,914 |
| 2021 | 4,931 |
| 2022 | 5,046 |
| 2023 | 5,144 |
| 2024 | 5,155 |
| 2025 | 5,191 |
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 261 football pitches.
- Its population density is 12.0 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ecublens (VD) (13,747 residents), 1.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,088 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Saint-Sulpice (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-Sulpice (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.6% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,562 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Saint-Sulpice (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,700 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 432 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 8.3% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,677 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 48.3% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 34 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 51.3% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,630 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Saint-Sulpice (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 78.9% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 123 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.4% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,099 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 2.5% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,651 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.1% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 981 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 197 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 525 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 615.7 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,570 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 25.3 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 830 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 4,874 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,695 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Saint-Sulpice (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 361 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 406 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 520 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 278 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 100.2 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 197 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 78.5% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 85 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 18.3% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,664 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Saint-Sulpice (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,813 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 513 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 349.3 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 952 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 78.0% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 384 of 1,804 |
Society
| Indicator | Saint-Sulpice (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 45.7% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 31 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Saint-Sulpice (VD)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Saint-Sulpice (VD)?
Saint-Sulpice (VD) has 5,191 residents (2025), ranking 416 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Saint-Sulpice (VD)?
Saint-Sulpice (VD) covers 1.9 km², with a density of 2,791 people per km².
Is the population of Saint-Sulpice (VD) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Saint-Sulpice (VD) went from 3,904 to 5,191, a change of +33.0%.
Where is Saint-Sulpice (VD)?
Saint-Sulpice (VD) is in Vaud. It belongs to District de l'Ouest lausannois (district). Latitude 46.517, longitude 6.567.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Saint-Sulpice (VD)?
In Saint-Sulpice (VD), “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 45.7% (2025), ranking 31 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Saint-Sulpice (VD)?
In Saint-Sulpice (VD), “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 48.3% (2026), ranking 34 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Saint-Sulpice (VD)?
In Saint-Sulpice (VD), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,272 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Saint-Sulpice (VD)?
The nearest to Saint-Sulpice (VD) are Ecublens (VD) (1.3 km), Chavannes-près-Renens (1.5 km), Denges (2.2 km), Echandens (2.2 km), Préverenges (2.6 km).