Bavois: population and statistics
Bavois has a population of 1,055 (2025) across 9.3 km², or 113 people per km². It ranks 1,429 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,055 residents
- 9.3 km²
- 113 people/km²
- 481 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Bavois ranks No. 137 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 13.8% in Bavois, compared with an average of 17.1% in Vaud and 19.8% nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 8.0% in Bavois, compared with an average of 16.3% in Vaud and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,269 kWh a year here.
Bavois in numbers
Where is Bavois?
Population of Bavois over time
Bavois had 941 residents in 2015 and 1,055 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 994 |
| 2021 | 978 |
| 2022 | 1,010 |
| 2023 | 1,037 |
| 2024 | 1,041 |
| 2025 | 1,055 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,310 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Penthéréaz, 2.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Chavornay (5,375 residents), 2.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,076 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Bavois
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 | Bavois | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 13.8% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,769 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bavois | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 520 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,477 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 38.1% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 326 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 32.5% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 450 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 59.7% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,371 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bavois | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 56.4% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 820 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 8.8% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,332 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 13.8% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 829 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 7.2% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 347 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 67 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,381 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,202 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 826 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 10.1 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,557 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,555 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 871 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bavois | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 69 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,511 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 73 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,366 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 69.2 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 741 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 64.4% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,017 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 32.9% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 566 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bavois | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 250 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,513 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 237.0 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,419 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 72.0% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 585 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 8.0% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,646 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Bavois | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 17.9% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 987 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Bavois
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bavois?
Bavois has 1,055 residents (2025), ranking 1,429 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Bavois?
Bavois covers 9.3 km², with a density of 113 people per km².
Is the population of Bavois growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bavois went from 941 to 1,055, a change of +12.1%.
Where is Bavois?
Bavois is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Jura-Nord vaudois (district). Latitude 46.683, longitude 6.567.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Bavois?
In Bavois, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 13.8% (2025), ranking 1,769 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Bavois?
In Bavois, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 8.0% (2024), ranking 1,646 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bavois?
In Bavois, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,269 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bavois?
The nearest to Bavois are Penthéréaz (2.5 km), Chavornay (2.6 km), Orny (3.5 km), Oulens-sous-Echallens (3.9 km), Arnex-sur-Orbe (4.2 km).