Yens: population and statistics
Yens has a population of 1,478 (2025) across 9.5 km², or 155 people per km². It ranks 1,185 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,478 residents
- 9.5 km²
- 155 people/km²
- 639 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Yens ranks No. 99 by population.
Oil or gas heating systems: 70.4% in Yens, compared with an average of 72.6% in Vaud and 61.7% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 36.9% in Yens, compared with an average of 25.9% in Vaud and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,307 kWh a year here.
Yens in numbers
Where is Yens?
Population of Yens over time
Yens had 1,404 residents in 2015 and 1,478 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,479 |
| 2021 | 1,497 |
| 2022 | 1,511 |
| 2023 | 1,498 |
| 2024 | 1,498 |
| 2025 | 1,478 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,333 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Villars-sous-Yens, 2.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Aubonne (3,887 residents), 3.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,228 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Yens
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 | Yens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.2% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,364 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Yens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 683 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,295 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 36.9% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 359 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 28.7% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 678 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 69.8% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 890 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Yens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 70.4% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 350 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.3% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,110 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 6.1% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,349 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.6% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,176 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 119 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 924 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,305 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 703 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 17.5 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,122 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,813 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 541 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Yens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 109 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,184 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 114 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,079 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 77.1 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 509 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 67.5% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 723 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 29.8% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 830 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Yens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 440 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,229 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 297.7 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,170 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 48.6% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,400 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 30.4% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 608 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Yens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 22.1% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 675 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Yens
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Yens?
Yens has 1,478 residents (2025), ranking 1,185 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Yens?
Yens covers 9.5 km², with a density of 155 people per km².
Is the population of Yens growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Yens went from 1,404 to 1,478, a change of +5.3%.
Where is Yens?
Yens is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Morges (district). Latitude 46.527, longitude 6.407.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Yens?
In Yens, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 70.4% (2026), ranking 350 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Yens?
In Yens, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 36.9% (2026), ranking 359 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Yens?
In Yens, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,307 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Yens?
The nearest to Yens are Villars-sous-Yens (2.3 km), Saint-Livres (2.5 km), Lavigny (2.9 km), Aubonne (3.5 km), Denens (3.5 km).