Renens Population 2026

Renens has a population of 20,927, making it the #36 biggest city in 🇨🇭 Switzerland, located in Vaud. Roughly 0.2% of Switzerland's population lives here. It is about 20× smaller than Zürich, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

20,927

Rank in Switzerland

#36

Coordinates

46.54°N, 6.59°E

~441 m elevation · Europe/Zurich

Distance to capital (Bern)

80 km

50 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Vaud

City	Population	Rank in Switzerland
Lausanne	139,111	#4
Yverdon-les-Bains	30,157	#24
Montreux	25,984	#26
Vevey	19,891	#41
Nyon	16,797	#56
Pully	16,263	#62
Morges	15,705	#70

Cities near Renens

Lausanne139,111 people · ~4 km away
Pully16,263 people · ~7 km away
Morges15,705 people · ~8 km away
Vevey19,891 people · ~21 km away
Yverdon-les-Bains30,157 people · ~27 km away
Montreux25,984 people · ~27 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Renens?

Renens has a population of 20,927 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #36 biggest city in Switzerland.

What region is Renens in?

Renens is located in Vaud, Switzerland.

Is Renens the capital of Switzerland?

No, the capital of Switzerland is Bern, about 80 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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