Villarzel: population and statistics
Villarzel has a population of 521 (2025) across 7.7 km², or 68.0 people per km². It ranks 1,789 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +25.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 521 residents
- 7.7 km²
- 68 people/km²
- 616 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Villarzel ranks No. 205 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 66.1% in Villarzel, compared with an average of 25.9% in Vaud and 22.4% nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 43.8% in Villarzel, compared with an average of 67.6% in Vaud and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,255 kWh a year here.
Villarzel in numbers
Where is Villarzel?
Population of Villarzel over time
Villarzel had 416 residents in 2015 and 521 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 477 |
| 2021 | 499 |
| 2022 | 487 |
| 2023 | 525 |
| 2024 | 523 |
| 2025 | 521 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,073 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Châtonnaye (852 residents), 1.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,020 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Villarzel
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 | Villarzel | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.3% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,485 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Villarzel | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 251 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,854 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 66.1% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 16 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 18.7% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,323 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 69.5% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 903 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Villarzel | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 67.2% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 446 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.2% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,216 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 12.4% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 902 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.9% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 653 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 41 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,677 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,709 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 369 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 8.3 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,669 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 16,027 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 202 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Villarzel | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 41 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,789 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 32 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,778 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 61.4 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 1,046 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 43.8% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,785 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 40.6% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 152 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Villarzel | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 125 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,807 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 239.9 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,410 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 41.6% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,556 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 16.8% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,262 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Villarzel | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.2% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 882 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Villarzel
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Villarzel?
Villarzel has 521 residents (2025), ranking 1,789 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Villarzel?
Villarzel covers 7.7 km², with a density of 68 people per km².
Is the population of Villarzel growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Villarzel went from 416 to 521, a change of +25.2%.
Where is Villarzel?
Villarzel is in Vaud. It belongs to District de la Broye-Vully (district). Latitude 46.750, longitude 6.917.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Villarzel?
In Villarzel, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 66.1% (2026), ranking 16 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Villarzel?
In Villarzel, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 43.8% (2026), ranking 1,785 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Villarzel?
In Villarzel, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,255 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Villarzel?
The nearest to Villarzel are Châtonnaye (1.3 km), Trey (1.9 km), Henniez (2.5 km), Valbroye (2.7 km), Torny (4.2 km).