Vulliens: population and statistics
Vulliens has a population of 625 (2025) across 6.6 km², or 94.3 people per km². It ranks 1,704 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +35.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 625 residents
- 6.6 km²
- 94 people/km²
- 771 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Vulliens ranks No. 182 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 49.5% in Vulliens, compared with an average of 25.9% in Vaud and 22.4% nationally.
Share of jobs in services: 35.7% in Vulliens, compared with an average of 79.0% in Vaud and 73.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,299 kWh a year here.
Vulliens in numbers
Where is Vulliens?
Population of Vulliens over time
Vulliens had 461 residents in 2015 and 625 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 625 |
| 2021 | 630 |
| 2022 | 633 |
| 2023 | 646 |
| 2024 | 628 |
| 2025 | 625 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 929 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Vucherens, 0.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rue (2,638 residents), 1.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,196 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Vulliens
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 | Vulliens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.2% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,615 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vulliens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 289 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,787 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 49.5% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 124 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.3% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 840 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 67.9% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 994 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vulliens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 69.1% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 387 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.5% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,539 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 15.8% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 721 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.4% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 884 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 61 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,446 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,450 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 580 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 9.4 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,595 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 15,008 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 251 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vulliens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 47 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,731 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) | 51.2 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 1,479 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 62.5% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,190 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 34.4% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 444 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vulliens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 112 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,844 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 179.2 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,636 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 35.7% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,677 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 24.1% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 893 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Vulliens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.3% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 1,381 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Vulliens
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vulliens?
Vulliens has 625 residents (2025), ranking 1,704 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Vulliens?
Vulliens covers 6.6 km², with a density of 94 people per km².
Is the population of Vulliens growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Vulliens went from 461 to 625, a change of +35.6%.
Where is Vulliens?
Vulliens is in Vaud. It belongs to District de la Broye-Vully (district). Latitude 46.617, longitude 6.800.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Vulliens?
In Vulliens, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 49.5% (2026), ranking 124 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Vulliens?
In Vulliens, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 35.7% (2024), ranking 1,677 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vulliens?
In Vulliens, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,299 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vulliens?
The nearest to Vulliens are Vucherens (0.0 km), Rue (1.3 km), Ursy (3.1 km), Hermenches (3.1 km), Jorat-Mézières (3.2 km).