Senarclens: population and statistics
Senarclens has a population of 503 (2025) across 4.0 km², or 127 people per km². It ranks 1,807 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 503 residents
- 4.0 km²
- 127 people/km²
- 580 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Senarclens ranks No. 212 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Senarclens, compared with an average of 5.5% in Vaud and 7.3% nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 78.9% in Senarclens, compared with an average of 67.6% in Vaud and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,318 kWh a year here.
Senarclens in numbers
Where is Senarclens?
Population of Senarclens over time
Senarclens had 450 residents in 2015 and 503 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 492 |
| 2021 | 490 |
| 2022 | 495 |
| 2023 | 490 |
| 2024 | 480 |
| 2025 | 503 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 556 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Grancy, 1.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Cossonay (4,968 residents), 3.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,272 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Senarclens
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 | Senarclens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.7% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,270 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Senarclens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 216 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,905 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 34.3% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 437 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 36.1% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 292 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 67.7% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,000 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Senarclens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 64.0% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 546 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 18.0% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 656 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.4% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,411 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 41 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,677 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 875.3 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,279 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 6.2 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,829 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,366 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 481 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Senarclens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 37 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,832 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 38 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,713 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 75.5 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 551 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 78.9% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 79 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 18.4% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,659 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Senarclens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 157 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,731 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 312.1 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,105 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 74.5% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 495 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 | Senarclens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 20.9% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 750 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Senarclens
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Senarclens?
Senarclens has 503 residents (2025), ranking 1,807 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Senarclens?
Senarclens covers 4.0 km², with a density of 127 people per km².
Is the population of Senarclens growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Senarclens went from 450 to 503, a change of +11.8%.
Where is Senarclens?
Senarclens is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Morges (district). Latitude 46.600, longitude 6.483.
District heating: what is the figure for Senarclens?
In Senarclens, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Senarclens?
In Senarclens, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 78.9% (2026), ranking 79 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Senarclens?
In Senarclens, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,318 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Senarclens?
The nearest to Senarclens are Grancy (1.6 km), La Chaux (Cossonay) (2.0 km), Chavannes-le-Veyron (2.5 km), Vullierens (3.0 km), Cossonay (3.1 km).