Villars-le-Terroir: population and statistics
Villars-le-Terroir has a population of 1,334 (2025) across 7.1 km², or 188 people per km². It ranks 1,258 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +29.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,334 residents
- 7.1 km²
- 188 people/km²
- 631 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Villars-le-Terroir ranks No. 109 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Villars-le-Terroir, compared with an average of 5.5% in Vaud and 7.3% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 44.4% in Villars-le-Terroir, compared with an average of 24.7% in Vaud and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,278 kWh a year here.
Villars-le-Terroir in numbers
Where is Villars-le-Terroir?
Population of Villars-le-Terroir over time
Villars-le-Terroir had 1,034 residents in 2015 and 1,334 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,280 |
| 2021 | 1,314 |
| 2022 | 1,307 |
| 2023 | 1,297 |
| 2024 | 1,308 |
| 2025 | 1,334 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 993 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Echallens (6,817 residents), 1.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,112 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Villars-le-Terroir
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-Terroir | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.8% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,644 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Villars-le-Terroir | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 599 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,377 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 28.6% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 643 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 44.4% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 67 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 56.2% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,501 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Villars-le-Terroir | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 68.6% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 403 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.7% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,521 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 12.1% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 918 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 83 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,229 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,111 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 933 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 13.6 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,317 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,195 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 765 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Villars-le-Terroir | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 84 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,376 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 64 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,448 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 48.0 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 1,580 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 59.4% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,418 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 37.5% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 255 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Villars-le-Terroir | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 224 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,566 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 167.9 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,669 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 59.8% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,032 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 21.0% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,041 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Villars-le-Terroir | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 14.8% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 1,205 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Villars-le-Terroir
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Villars-le-Terroir?
Villars-le-Terroir has 1,334 residents (2025), ranking 1,258 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Villars-le-Terroir?
Villars-le-Terroir covers 7.1 km², with a density of 188 people per km².
Is the population of Villars-le-Terroir growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Villars-le-Terroir went from 1,034 to 1,334, a change of +29.0%.
Where is Villars-le-Terroir?
Villars-le-Terroir is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Gros-de-Vaud (district). Latitude 46.650, longitude 6.633.
District heating: what is the figure for Villars-le-Terroir?
In Villars-le-Terroir, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Villars-le-Terroir?
In Villars-le-Terroir, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 44.4% (2026), ranking 67 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Villars-le-Terroir?
In Villars-le-Terroir, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,278 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Villars-le-Terroir?
The nearest to Villars-le-Terroir are Echallens (1.9 km), Goumoëns (2.5 km), Montilliez (2.5 km), Saint-Barthélemy (VD) (3.1 km), Assens (3.6 km).