Villars-sous-Yens: population and statistics
Villars-sous-Yens has a population of 601 (2025) across 3.0 km², or 198 people per km². It ranks 1,723 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 601 residents
- 3.0 km²
- 198 people/km²
- 494 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Villars-sous-Yens ranks No. 187 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Villars-sous-Yens, compared with an average of 5.5% in Vaud and 7.3% nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 5.2% in Villars-sous-Yens, compared with an average of 16.3% in Vaud and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,309 kWh a year here.
Villars-sous-Yens in numbers
Where is Villars-sous-Yens?
Population of Villars-sous-Yens over time
Villars-sous-Yens had 566 residents in 2015 and 601 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 612 |
| 2021 | 625 |
| 2022 | 615 |
| 2023 | 609 |
| 2024 | 602 |
| 2025 | 601 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 426 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Denens, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Yens (1,478 residents), 2.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,236 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Villars-sous-Yens
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-sous-Yens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.5% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,458 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Villars-sous-Yens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 273 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,809 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 33.3% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 474 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 12.8% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,607 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 66.0% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,096 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Villars-sous-Yens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 73.9% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 230 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 4.3% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,700 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 10.1% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,054 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 47 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,594 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 959.9 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,155 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 5.8 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,856 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,667 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 851 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Villars-sous-Yens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 44 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,756 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 28 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,833 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 46.6 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 1,625 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 53.6% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,646 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 42.9% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 95 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Villars-sous-Yens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 97 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,886 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 161.4 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,692 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 51.5% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,301 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 5.2% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,722 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Villars-sous-Yens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.3% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 880 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Villars-sous-Yens
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Villars-sous-Yens?
Villars-sous-Yens has 601 residents (2025), ranking 1,723 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Villars-sous-Yens?
Villars-sous-Yens covers 3.0 km², with a density of 198 people per km².
Is the population of Villars-sous-Yens growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Villars-sous-Yens went from 566 to 601, a change of +6.2%.
Where is Villars-sous-Yens?
Villars-sous-Yens is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Morges (district). Latitude 46.517, longitude 6.433.
District heating: what is the figure for Villars-sous-Yens?
In Villars-sous-Yens, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Villars-sous-Yens?
In Villars-sous-Yens, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 5.2% (2024), ranking 1,722 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Villars-sous-Yens?
In Villars-sous-Yens, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,309 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Villars-sous-Yens?
The nearest to Villars-sous-Yens are Denens (1.3 km), Lussy-sur-Morges (2.3 km), Yens (2.3 km), Lavigny (2.6 km), Vufflens-le-Château (2.7 km).