Villars-Sainte-Croix: population and statistics
Villars-Sainte-Croix has a population of 944 (2025) across 1.7 km², or 569 people per km². It ranks 1,490 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +33.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 944 residents
- 1.7 km²
- 569 people/km²
- 500 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Villars-Sainte-Croix ranks No. 146 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Villars-Sainte-Croix, compared with an average of 5.5% in Vaud and 7.3% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,744 in Villars-Sainte-Croix, compared with an average of 577.7 in Vaud and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,303 kWh a year here.
Villars-Sainte-Croix in numbers
Where is Villars-Sainte-Croix?
Population of Villars-Sainte-Croix over time
Villars-Sainte-Croix had 710 residents in 2015 and 944 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 960 |
| 2021 | 959 |
| 2022 | 982 |
| 2023 | 977 |
| 2024 | 953 |
| 2025 | 944 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 232 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Mex (VD), 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Crissier (11,101 residents), 2.2 km away.
All indicators for Villars-Sainte-Croix
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-Sainte-Croix | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.0% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,217 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Villars-Sainte-Croix | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 430 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,603 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 11.9% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,525 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 39.3% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 179 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 58.6% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,424 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Villars-Sainte-Croix | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 61.9% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 631 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 16.0% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 768 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 3.9% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,540 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 69 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,361 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,447 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 585 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 18.0 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,104 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 19,025 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 108 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Villars-Sainte-Croix | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 164 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 912 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 208 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 717 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 220.3 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 18 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 77.4% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 107 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 14.4% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,757 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Villars-Sainte-Croix | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,646 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 568 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1,744 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 13 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 63.7% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 896 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 35.6% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 414 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Villars-Sainte-Croix | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 25.2% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 520 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Villars-Sainte-Croix
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Villars-Sainte-Croix?
Villars-Sainte-Croix has 944 residents (2025), ranking 1,490 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Villars-Sainte-Croix?
Villars-Sainte-Croix covers 1.7 km², with a density of 569 people per km².
Is the population of Villars-Sainte-Croix growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Villars-Sainte-Croix went from 710 to 944, a change of +33.0%.
Where is Villars-Sainte-Croix?
Villars-Sainte-Croix is in Vaud. It belongs to District de l'Ouest lausannois (district). Latitude 46.567, longitude 6.567.
District heating: what is the figure for Villars-Sainte-Croix?
In Villars-Sainte-Croix, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Villars-Sainte-Croix?
In Villars-Sainte-Croix, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,744 (2024), ranking 13 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Villars-Sainte-Croix?
In Villars-Sainte-Croix, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,303 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Villars-Sainte-Croix?
The nearest to Villars-Sainte-Croix are Mex (VD) (1.3 km), Crissier (2.2 km), Bussigny (2.2 km), Romanel-sur-Lausanne (2.5 km), Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne (3.1 km).