Lausanne Population 2026

Lausanne has a population of 139,111, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇨🇭 Switzerland, located in Vaud. Roughly 1.5% of Switzerland's population lives here. It is about 3.0× smaller than Zürich, the country's biggest city.

Location of Lausanne (capital Bern shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

139,111

Rank in Switzerland

Coordinates

46.52°N, 6.63°E

~453 m elevation · Europe/Zurich

Distance to capital (Bern)

79 km

49 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Vaud

City	Population	Rank in Switzerland
Yverdon-les-Bains	30,157	#24
Montreux	25,984	#26
Renens	20,927	#36
Vevey	19,891	#41
Nyon	16,797	#56
Pully	16,263	#62
Morges	15,705	#70

Cities near Lausanne

Pully16,263 people · ~2 km away
Renens20,927 people · ~4 km away
Morges15,705 people · ~10 km away
Vevey19,891 people · ~17 km away
Montreux25,984 people · ~23 km away
Yverdon-les-Bains30,157 people · ~29 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Lausanne?

Lausanne has a population of 139,111 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Switzerland.

What region is Lausanne in?

Lausanne is located in Vaud, Switzerland.

Is Lausanne the capital of Switzerland?

No, the capital of Switzerland is Bern, about 79 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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