Avenches: population and statistics
Avenches has a population of 4,945 (2025) across 19.5 km², or 254 people per km². It ranks 441 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +20.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,945 residents
- 19.5 km²
- 254 people/km²
- 478 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Avenches ranks No. 37 by population.
District heating: 29.2% in Avenches, compared with an average of 5.5% in Vaud and 7.3% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 40.9% in Avenches, compared with an average of 34.3% in Vaud and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,255 kWh a year here.
Avenches in numbers
Where is Avenches?
Population of Avenches over time
Avenches had 4,110 residents in 2015 and 4,945 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,477 |
| 2021 | 4,617 |
| 2022 | 4,685 |
| 2023 | 4,843 |
| 2024 | 4,875 |
| 2025 | 4,945 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,725 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Belmont-Broye, 2.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Murten (9,525 residents), 7.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,020 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Avenches
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 | Avenches | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.8% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,548 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Avenches | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,483 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 475 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 29.0% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 624 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 35.0% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 329 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 62.2% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,277 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Avenches | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 46.4% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 1,166 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 4.2% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,708 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 8.2% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,183 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 29.2% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 36 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 222 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 450 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,004 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 224 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 55.6 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 272 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,254 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 621 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Avenches | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 363 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 402 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 311 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 491 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 62.9 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 982 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.2% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 852 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.7% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,193 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Avenches | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 3,039 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 325 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 614.6 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 302 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 64.8% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 850 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 30.0% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 626 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Avenches | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 40.9% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 65 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Avenches
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Avenches?
Avenches has 4,945 residents (2025), ranking 441 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Avenches?
Avenches covers 19.5 km², with a density of 254 people per km².
Is the population of Avenches growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Avenches went from 4,110 to 4,945, a change of +20.3%.
Where is Avenches?
Avenches is in Vaud. It belongs to District de la Broye-Vully (district). Latitude 46.880, longitude 7.040.
District heating: what is the figure for Avenches?
In Avenches, “District heating” stands at 29.2% (2026), ranking 36 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Avenches?
In Avenches, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 40.9% (2025), ranking 65 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Avenches?
In Avenches, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,255 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Avenches?
The nearest to Avenches are Belmont-Broye (2.6 km), Faoug (3.6 km), Misery-Courtion (3.9 km), Saint-Aubin (FR) (4.6 km), Missy (5.0 km).