Villeneuve (VD): population and statistics
Villeneuve (VD) has a population of 6,061 (2025) across 32.0 km², or 189 people per km². It ranks 343 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,061 residents
- 32.0 km²
- 189 people/km²
- 377 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Villeneuve (VD) ranks No. 29 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 42.7% in Villeneuve (VD), compared with an average of 34.3% in Vaud and 27.7% nationally.
Heat pumps as main heating: 3.8% in Villeneuve (VD), compared with an average of 6.9% in Vaud and 15.5% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,258 kWh a year here.
Villeneuve (VD) in numbers
Where is Villeneuve (VD)?
Population of Villeneuve (VD) over time
Villeneuve (VD) had 5,508 residents in 2015 and 6,061 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,834 |
| 2021 | 5,909 |
| 2022 | 5,968 |
| 2023 | 6,052 |
| 2024 | 6,039 |
| 2025 | 6,061 |
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,487 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Noville, 2.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Montreux (27,182 residents), 4.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,032 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Villeneuve (VD)
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 | Villeneuve (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.0% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,389 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Villeneuve (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,035 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 365 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 25.9% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 757 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 20.7% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,201 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 55.9% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,509 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Villeneuve (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 78.8% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 126 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 3.8% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,727 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 7.1% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,276 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 8.1% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 303 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 160 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 683 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 570.4 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,608 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 49.3 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 337 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,134 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,148 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Villeneuve (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 430 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 326 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 423 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 346 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 69.8 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 717 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 65.0% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 961 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.3% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 786 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Villeneuve (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 3,014 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 329 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 497.3 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 497 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 64.4% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 860 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 34.2% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 475 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Villeneuve (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 42.7% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 53 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Villeneuve (VD)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Villeneuve (VD)?
Villeneuve (VD) has 6,061 residents (2025), ranking 343 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Villeneuve (VD)?
Villeneuve (VD) covers 32.0 km², with a density of 189 people per km².
Is the population of Villeneuve (VD) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Villeneuve (VD) went from 5,508 to 6,061, a change of +10.0%.
Where is Villeneuve (VD)?
Villeneuve (VD) is in Vaud. It belongs to District d'Aigle (district). Latitude 46.396, longitude 6.925.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Villeneuve (VD)?
In Villeneuve (VD), “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 42.7% (2025), ranking 53 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Villeneuve (VD)?
In Villeneuve (VD), “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 3.8% (2026), ranking 1,727 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Villeneuve (VD)?
In Villeneuve (VD), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,258 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Villeneuve (VD)?
The nearest to Villeneuve (VD) are Noville (2.4 km), Veytaux (2.8 km), Rennaz (3.4 km), Montreux (4.4 km), Corbeyrier (5.2 km).