Vugelles-La Mothe: population and statistics
Vugelles-La Mothe has a population of 142 (2025) across 3.1 km², or 46.3 people per km². It ranks 2,076 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 142 residents
- 3.1 km²
- 46 people/km²
- 593 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Vugelles-La Mothe ranks No. 292 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,269 kWh a year here.
Vugelles-La Mothe in numbers
Where is Vugelles-La Mothe?
Population of Vugelles-La Mothe over time
Vugelles-La Mothe had 136 residents in 2015 and 142 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 138 |
| 2021 | 140 |
| 2022 | 137 |
| 2023 | 151 |
| 2024 | 146 |
| 2025 | 142 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 430 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Novalles, 0.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Orges (409 residents), 0.0 km away.
All indicators for Vugelles-La Mothe
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 | Vugelles-La Mothe | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.9% | 17.1% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Vugelles-La Mothe | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 70 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,084 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 55.7% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 22.9% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 68.2% | 52.6% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Vugelles-La Mothe | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 48.4% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.5% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 38.7% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 11 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 2,024 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 537.0 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 1.9 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,093 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 13,099 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Vugelles-La Mothe | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 14 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 2,062 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 10 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 2,035 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 70.4 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 30.0% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 60.0% | 26.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Vugelles-La Mothe | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 22 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,099 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 154.9 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 50.0% | 79.0% | 63.6% |
Society
| Indicator | Vugelles-La Mothe | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 14.1% | 34.3% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Vugelles-La Mothe
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vugelles-La Mothe?
Vugelles-La Mothe has 142 residents (2025), ranking 2,076 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Vugelles-La Mothe?
Vugelles-La Mothe covers 3.1 km², with a density of 46 people per km².
Is the population of Vugelles-La Mothe growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Vugelles-La Mothe went from 136 to 142, a change of +4.4%.
Where is Vugelles-La Mothe?
Vugelles-La Mothe is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Jura-Nord vaudois (district). Latitude 46.817, longitude 6.583.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Vugelles-La Mothe?
In Vugelles-La Mothe, “Dwellings” stands at 70 (2026), ranking 2,084 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Vugelles-La Mothe?
In Vugelles-La Mothe, “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 1.9 GWh/year (2026), ranking 2,093 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vugelles-La Mothe?
In Vugelles-La Mothe, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,269 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vugelles-La Mothe?
The nearest to Vugelles-La Mothe are Novalles (0.0 km), Orges (0.0 km), Grandevent (2.2 km), Valeyres-sous-Montagny (2.2 km), Giez (2.5 km).