How is the share of foreign residents measured?

It is the share of the permanent resident population without Swiss citizenship, from the BFS STATPOP register. Citizenship is not the same as place of birth or migration background.

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Ranking · Data 2024 · Source: BFS

Municipalities with the highest share of foreign residents in canton Vaud (2024)

Chavannes-près-Renens has the highest share of foreign residents in canton Vaud: 56.81% (2024). It is followed by Renens (50.58%) and Leysin (50.26%). Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS), STATPOP 2024.

Ranking

BFS · STATPOP · 2024

Rank	Municipality	Foreign residents	Residents
1	Chavannes-près-Renens	56.81%	9'311
2	Renens	50.58%	21'408
3	Leysin	50.26%	3'715
4	Ecublens	47.7%	13'320
5	Saint-Sulpice	47.02%	5'144
6	Moudon	45.56%	6'393
7	Le Châtelard	45.35%	26'828
8	Crissier	44.68%	9'334
9	Payerne	44.3%	10'545
10	Prilly	44.1%	12'417
11	Villeneuve	42.87%	6'052
12	Aigle	42.72%	11'412
13	Lausanne	42.68%	144'160
14	Rolle	41.5%	6'446
15	Veytaux	41.14%	1'003
16	Avenches	41.13%	4'843
17	Nyon	40.76%	23'016
18	Lucens	40.56%	4'596
19	Bussigny	40.14%	10'624
20	Founex	39.86%	3'805
21	Vevey	39.6%	20'139
22	Yverdon-les-Bains	38.85%	30'202
23	Commugny	38.61%	2'990
24	Morges	37.7%	17'720
25	Chavannes-de-Bogis	37.28%	1'400
26	Mies	37.11%	2'200
27	Saint-Prex	36.44%	5'905
28	Coppet	36.26%	3'207
29	Ollon	36.25%	8'159
30	Bex	35.77%	8'567
31	Gland	35.26%	14'018
32	Roche	35.21%	1'949
33	Rennaz	35.09%	931
34	Tannay	34.99%	1'734
35	Orbe	34.62%	7'842
36	Vallorbe	34.45%	4'097
37	Chavannes-des-Bois	34.38%	1'018
38	Paudex	33.86%	1'536
39	Denges	33.83%	1'818
40	Rougemont	33.7%	798
41	Bière	33.49%	1'713
42	Bogis-Bossey	33.4%	984
43	Echandens	33.11%	2'909
44	Corcelles-près-Payerne	32.66%	2'917
45	Saint-Cergue	32.64%	2'902
46	Pully	32.63%	19'287
47	Tartegnin	32.34%	250
48	Préverenges	32.09%	5'215
49	Tolochenaz	31.95%	1'928
50	Gryon	31.93%	1'508
51	Corsier-sur-Vevey	31.88%	3'428
52	Aubonne	31.46%	3'840
53	Puidoux	31.17%	3'008
54	Eysins	30.83%	1'739
55	Vich	30.37%	1'177
56	Epalinges	30.35%	9'919
57	Perroy	30.05%	1'598
58	Féchy	30.01%	906
59	La Tour-de-Peilz	29.97%	12'595
60	Crans	29.86%	2'439
61	Prangins	29.74%	4'271
62	Etoy	29.68%	2'913
63	La Sarraz	29.33%	2'598
64	Luins	29.23%	626
65	Pompaples	29.18%	927
66	Romanel-sur-Lausanne	29.07%	3'991
67	Château-d’Oex	29.02%	3'624
68	Penthalaz	28.78%	3'197
69	Bougy-Villars	28.6%	514
70	Gimel	28.37%	2'470
71	Le Mont-sur-Lausanne	28.16%	9'272
72	Corseaux	27.8%	2'336
73	Ballaigues	27.75%	1'196
74	Allaman	27.67%	431
75	Begnins	27.62%	1'999
76	Saubraz	27.52%	449
77	Bursinel	27.26%	525
78	Jongny	27.23%	1'915
79	Le Chenit	27.22%	4'707
80	Mont-sur-Rolle	27.18%	2'783
81	Arzier-Le Muids	27.09%	2'974
82	Genolier	27.09%	2'026
83	Gilly	27%	1'472
84	Lutry	26.96%	10'794
85	Dully	26.94%	626
86	Chavornay	26.86%	5'414
87	Borex	26.79%	1'134
88	Essertines-sur-Rolle	26.62%	761
89	Mex	26.39%	814
90	Vinzel	26.1%	380
91	Cossonay	26.04%	4'761
92	Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne	25.38%	4'841
93	Belmont-sur-Lausanne	25.36%	3'898
94	Signy-Avenex	25.16%	606
95	Lavigny	25.11%	1'054
96	Noville	25.1%	1'180
97	Echallens	25.05%	6'570
98	Penthaz	25.04%	1'898
99	Eclépens	24.88%	1'182
100	Villars-Sainte-Croix	24.87%	977
101	Chessel	24.86%	521
102	Aclens	24.79%	578
103	Crassier	24.78%	1'277
104	Chéserex	24.71%	1'276
105	Ormont-Dessus	24.42%	1'423
106	Montpreveyres	24.39%	639
107	Chexbres	24.37%	2'229
108	Henniez	24.31%	450
109	Buchillon	24.2%	687
110	Sainte-Croix	24.09%	5'068
111	Arnex-sur-Nyon	24.07%	244
112	Chardonne	23.94%	3'236
113	Saint-George	23.68%	1'060
114	Valbroye	23.62%	3'405
115	Cugy	23.61%	2'725
116	Bursins	23.59%	798
117	Oron	23.53%	6'173
118	La Rippe	23.49%	1'205
119	Blonay – Saint-Légier	23.41%	12'343
120	Ropraz	23.4%	532
121	Bassins	23.33%	1'485
122	Givrins	23.13%	1'016
123	Yvorne	22.99%	1'105
124	Faoug	22.35%	902
125	Lignerolle	22.34%	462
126	Yens	22.3%	1'498
127	Trélex	22.3%	1'449
128	Gingins	22.05%	1'266
129	Rossenges	21.98%	88
130	Clarmont	21.93%	220
131	Etagnières	21.91%	1'173
132	Syens	21.85%	165
133	Suscévaz	21.79%	217
134	Oppens	21.78%	202
135	Chigny	21.67%	422
136	Sullens	21.53%	1'198
137	Savigny	21.52%	3'449
138	Bournens	21.47%	518
139	Duillier	21.4%	1'114
140	Bourg-en-Lavaux	21.39%	5'414
141	Lavey-Morcles	21.38%	1'022
142	Senarclens	21.25%	490
143	Lonay	21.14%	2'687
144	Echichens	20.33%	3'183
145	Bretigny-sur-Morrens	20.02%	894
146	Mathod	20%	710
147	Ballens	19.86%	576
148	Coinsins	19.85%	522
149	Denens	19.81%	743
150	Forel	19.79%	2'066
151	Ormont-Dessous	19.65%	1'213
152	Vuiteboeuf	19.57%	585
153	Grandson	19.56%	3'384
154	Mauraz	19.4%	64
155	Mauborget	19.31%	134
156	Vullierens	19.2%	571
157	Daillens	18.96%	1'062
158	Gollion	18.95%	1'073
159	Longirod	18.88%	551
160	Missy	18.8%	373
161	Orny	18.71%	500
162	Vully-les-Lacs	18.56%	3'609
163	Baulmes	18.54%	1'146
164	Bottens	18.46%	1'374
165	La Praz	18.36%	206
166	Saint-Saphorin	18.35%	388
167	Le Vaud	18.29%	1'403
168	Villars-sous-Yens	18.27%	609
169	Burtigny	18.2%	407
170	Saint-Livres	18.18%	698
171	Bavois	18.06%	1'037
172	Montagny-près-Yverdon	17.95%	775
173	Froideville	17.92%	2'723
174	Treycovagnes	17.86%	522
175	Bercher	17.78%	1'329
176	Morrens	17.75%	1'142
177	Hautemorges	17.73%	4'338
178	Grandcour	17.73%	1'004
179	Marchissy	17.72%	510
180	Vufflens-le-Château	17.68%	882
181	Ependes	17.68%	388
182	Poliez-Pittet	17.65%	875
183	Corcelles-le-Jorat	17.64%	500
184	Mollens	17.59%	322
185	Bettens	17.49%	644
186	Montricher	17.39%	961
187	Vaux-sur-Morges	17.3%	182
188	L'Abbaye	17.26%	1'536
189	Concise	17.17%	1'021
190	Grens	17.14%	395
191	Vufflens-la-Ville	17.06%	1'335
192	Servion	17.06%	2'174
193	Villarzel	17.02%	525
194	Lully	16.99%	831
195	Champagne	16.92%	1'070
196	Jouxtens-Mézery	16.91%	1'493
197	Bussy-sur-Moudon	16.79%	251
198	Vucherens	16.75%	635
199	Lussy-sur-Morges	16.69%	732
200	Villars-Epeney	16.67%	100
201	Saint-Oyens	16.63%	451
202	Grandevent	16.6%	236
203	Grancy	16.54%	546
204	Jorat-Mézières	16.43%	3'177
205	Agiez	16.4%	383
206	Lussery-Villars	16.38%	473
207	Romanel-sur-Morges	16.3%	462
208	Chevilly	16.18%	337
209	Champvent	16.16%	730
210	Valeyres-sous-Montagny	16.12%	703
211	Assens	16.07%	1'703
212	Trey	16.04%	314
213	Vuarrens	16%	1'102
214	Ursins	15.95%	234
215	Yvonand	15.89%	3'536
216	Romainmôtier-Envy	15.71%	574
217	Suchy	15.54%	669
218	Essertines-sur-Yverdon	15.41%	1'104
219	Cudrefin	15.33%	1'877
220	Le Lieu	15.25%	908
221	Molondin	15.24%	282
222	Boussens	15.21%	1'023
223	Donneloye	15.07%	919
224	Jorat-Menthue	14.93%	1'556
225	Berolle	14.85%	304
226	Arnex-sur-Orbe	14.84%	663
227	Cheseaux-Noréaz	14.67%	739
228	Tévenon	14.62%	865
229	L'Isle	14.53%	1'087
230	Rueyres	14.47%	302
231	Hermenches	13.94%	377
232	Mont-la-Ville	13.91%	495
233	Vaulion	13.73%	486
234	Vugelles-La Mothe	13.7%	151
235	La Chaux (Cossonay)	13.66%	432
236	Cuarnens	13.55%	541
237	Montilliez	13.41%	1'894
238	Villars-le-Terroir	13.38%	1'297
239	Rances	13.36%	525
240	Valeyres-sous-Rances	13.32%	583
241	Cuarny	13.28%	242
242	Chamblon	13.18%	561
243	Corcelles-près-Concise	13.13%	421
244	Goumoëns	13.1%	1'212
245	Orges	12.97%	416
246	Montcherand	12.88%	494
247	Onnens	12.87%	498
248	Rossinière	12.83%	528
249	Fontaines-sur-Grandson	12.79%	199
250	Chêne-Pâquier	12.72%	176
251	Montanaire	12.69%	2'834
252	Saint-Barthélemy	12.59%	829
253	Bremblens	12.54%	614
254	Giez	12.5%	458
255	Dompierre	12.5%	253
256	Rivaz	12.46%	326
257	Pailly	12.35%	576
258	Oulens-sous-Echallens	12.11%	598
259	Ogens	12.02%	332
260	Curtilles	12.01%	306
261	Vulliens	11.78%	646
262	Chevroux	11.74%	525
263	Corbeyrier	11.5%	464
264	Villars-le-Comte	11.36%	135
265	Maracon	11.25%	567
266	Croy	10.92%	397
267	Rovray	10.82%	199
268	Champtauroz	10.71%	188
269	Belmont-sur-Yverdon	10.56%	443
270	Chavannes-le-Chêne	10.56%	318
271	Fey	10.52%	762
272	Dizy	10.5%	237
273	Prévonloup	10.43%	226
274	Orzens	10.28%	214
275	Fiez	9.95%	436
276	Sergey	9.77%	137
277	Provence	9.54%	414
278	Novalles	9.43%	102
279	Chavannes-le-Veyron	9.38%	157
280	Bullet	9.25%	678
281	Premier	9.21%	233
282	Ferreyres	9.06%	319
283	Moiry	9%	296
284	Mutrux	8.97%	146
285	Penthéréaz	8.37%	438
286	Treytorrens	8.33%	109
287	Les Clées	8.29%	192
288	Pomy	8.11%	876
289	Boulens	7.88%	378
290	Chavannes-sur-Moudon	7.86%	238
291	L'Abergement	7.78%	268
292	Démoret	7.51%	160
293	Juriens	7.18%	351
294	Valeyres-sous-Ursins	6.81%	237
295	Bonvillars	6.77%	526
296	Cronay	6.1%	422
297	Bioley-Magnoux	5.84%	252
298	Bretonnières	5.36%	259
299	Lovatens	4.79%	141
300	Bofflens	3%	194

How we measure this

BFS · STATPOP

Share of permanent residents without Swiss citizenship, per municipality, from the BFS STATPOP register (2024). Citizenship, not place of birth. Small municipalities can show extreme values — the residents column provides the context.

Frequently asked questions

Which municipality in canton Vaud has the highest share of foreign residents?: Chavannes-près-Renens has the highest share of foreign residents in canton Vaud: 56.81% as of 2024.
How is the share of foreign residents measured?: It is the share of the permanent resident population without Swiss citizenship, from the BFS STATPOP register. Citizenship is not the same as place of birth or migration background.