Vufflens-le-Château: population and statistics
Vufflens-le-Château has a population of 881 (2025) across 2.1 km², or 412 people per km². It ranks 1,536 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 881 residents
- 2.1 km²
- 412 people/km²
- 490 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Vufflens-le-Château ranks No. 155 by population.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 3.0% in Vufflens-le-Château, compared with an average of 16.3% in Vaud and 22.0% nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 81.7% in Vufflens-le-Château, compared with an average of 67.6% in Vaud and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,284 kWh a year here.
Vufflens-le-Château in numbers
Where is Vufflens-le-Château?
Population of Vufflens-le-Château over time
Vufflens-le-Château had 821 residents in 2015 and 881 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 872 |
| 2021 | 894 |
| 2022 | 884 |
| 2023 | 882 |
| 2024 | 837 |
| 2025 | 881 |
Did you know?
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Wood heating systems”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 300 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Vaux-sur-Morges, 0.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Echichens (3,243 residents), 2.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,136 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Vufflens-le-Château
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 | Vufflens-le-Château | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.9% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,065 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vufflens-le-Château | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 361 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,685 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 28.0% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 663 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 28.2% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 707 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 80.0% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 218 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vufflens-le-Château | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 69.8% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 361 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 14.8% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 838 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 1.5% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,739 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,023 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 95 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,128 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,057 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,017 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 6.9 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,773 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,798 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,220 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vufflens-le-Château | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 51 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,683 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 60 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,482 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 68.1 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 785 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 81.7% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 39 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 18.3% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,664 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vufflens-le-Château | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 203 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,606 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 230.4 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,445 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 59.6% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,042 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 3.0% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,762 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Vufflens-le-Château | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.4% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 873 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Vufflens-le-Château
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vufflens-le-Château?
Vufflens-le-Château has 881 residents (2025), ranking 1,536 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Vufflens-le-Château?
Vufflens-le-Château covers 2.1 km², with a density of 412 people per km².
Is the population of Vufflens-le-Château growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Vufflens-le-Château went from 821 to 881, a change of +7.3%.
Where is Vufflens-le-Château?
Vufflens-le-Château is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Morges (district). Latitude 46.526, longitude 6.467.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Vufflens-le-Château?
In Vufflens-le-Château, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 3.0% (2024), ranking 1,762 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Vufflens-le-Château?
In Vufflens-le-Château, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 81.7% (2026), ranking 39 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vufflens-le-Château?
In Vufflens-le-Château, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,284 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vufflens-le-Château?
The nearest to Vufflens-le-Château are Vaux-sur-Morges (0.8 km), Chigny (1.1 km), Denens (1.6 km), Echichens (2.7 km), Villars-sous-Yens (2.7 km).