Villars-le-Comte: population and statistics
Villars-le-Comte has a population of 129 (2025) across 4.2 km², or 30.7 people per km². It ranks 2,080 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −14.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 129 residents
- 4.2 km²
- 31 people/km²
- 775 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Villars-le-Comte ranks No. 295 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,276 kWh a year here.
Villars-le-Comte in numbers
Where is Villars-le-Comte?
Population of Villars-le-Comte over time
Villars-le-Comte had 150 residents in 2015 and 129 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 120 |
| 2021 | 133 |
| 2022 | 138 |
| 2023 | 135 |
| 2024 | 132 |
| 2025 | 129 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 588 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Prévondavaux, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lucens (4,879 residents), 3.0 km away.
All indicators for Villars-le-Comte
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-le-Comte | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 27.1% | 17.1% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Villars-le-Comte | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 75 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,079 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 69.3% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 14.7% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 76.8% | 52.6% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Villars-le-Comte | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 73.3% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.7% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 13.3% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 16 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,968 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,141 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 3.5 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,024 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 27,519 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Villars-le-Comte | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 13 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 2,071 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 9 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 2,044 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 69.8 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 44.4% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 55.6% | 26.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Villars-le-Comte | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 24 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,090 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 186.0 | 577.7 | 362.9 |
Society
| Indicator | Villars-le-Comte | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 9.3% | 34.3% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Villars-le-Comte
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Villars-le-Comte?
Villars-le-Comte has 129 residents (2025), ranking 2,080 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Villars-le-Comte?
Villars-le-Comte covers 4.2 km², with a density of 31 people per km².
Is the population of Villars-le-Comte growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Villars-le-Comte went from 150 to 129, a change of −14.0%.
Where is Villars-le-Comte?
Villars-le-Comte is in Vaud. It belongs to District de la Broye-Vully (district). Latitude 46.717, longitude 6.800.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Villars-le-Comte?
In Villars-le-Comte, “Dwellings” stands at 75 (2026), ranking 2,079 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Establishments: what is the figure for Villars-le-Comte?
In Villars-le-Comte, “Establishments” stands at 13 (2024), ranking 2,071 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Villars-le-Comte?
In Villars-le-Comte, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,276 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Villars-le-Comte?
The nearest to Villars-le-Comte are Prévondavaux (1.3 km), Lucens (3.0 km), Bussy-sur-Moudon (3.9 km), Curtilles (4.2 km), Démoret (5.3 km).