Villars-Epeney: population and statistics
Villars-Epeney has a population of 109 (2025) across 0.9 km², or 127 people per km². It ranks 2,088 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +21.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 109 residents
- 0.9 km²
- 127 people/km²
- 527 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Villars-Epeney ranks No. 296 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,253 kWh a year here.
Villars-Epeney in numbers
Where is Villars-Epeney?
Population of Villars-Epeney over time
Villars-Epeney had 90 residents in 2015 and 109 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 100 |
| 2021 | 94 |
| 2022 | 91 |
| 2023 | 100 |
| 2024 | 108 |
| 2025 | 109 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vaud for “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Entities listed in the commercial register”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 120 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Cheseaux-Noréaz (747 residents), 1.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,012 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Villars-Epeney
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 | Villars-Epeney | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.5% | 17.1% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Villars-Epeney | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 45 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,098 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 44.4% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 35.6% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 74.2% | 52.6% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Villars-Epeney | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 66.7% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 14.8% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 11.1% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 10 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 2,037 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 803.6 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 1.1 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,110 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,633 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Villars-Epeney | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 6 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 2,081 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 55.0 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 100.0% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 0.0% | 26.9% | 29.0% |
Society
| Indicator | Villars-Epeney | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.8% | 34.3% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Villars-Epeney
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Villars-Epeney?
Villars-Epeney has 109 residents (2025), ranking 2,088 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Villars-Epeney?
Villars-Epeney covers 0.9 km², with a density of 127 people per km².
Is the population of Villars-Epeney growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Villars-Epeney went from 90 to 109, a change of +21.1%.
Where is Villars-Epeney?
Villars-Epeney is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Jura-Nord vaudois (district). Latitude 46.783, longitude 6.700.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Villars-Epeney?
In Villars-Epeney, “Dwellings” stands at 45 (2026), ranking 2,098 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Villars-Epeney?
In Villars-Epeney, “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 1.1 GWh/year (2026), ranking 2,110 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Villars-Epeney?
In Villars-Epeney, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,253 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Villars-Epeney?
The nearest to Villars-Epeney are Cheseaux-Noréaz (1.3 km), Cuarny (2.2 km), Pomy (3.6 km), Cronay (3.7 km), Donneloye (3.9 km).