Bretonnières: population and statistics
Bretonnières has a population of 265 (2025) across 5.5 km², or 48.6 people per km². It ranks 1,979 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 265 residents
- 5.5 km²
- 49 people/km²
- 736 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Bretonnières ranks No. 261 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,284 kWh a year here.
Bretonnières in numbers
Where is Bretonnières?
Population of Bretonnières over time
Bretonnières had 253 residents in 2015 and 265 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 267 |
| 2021 | 266 |
| 2022 | 264 |
| 2023 | 259 |
| 2024 | 261 |
| 2025 | 265 |
Did you know?
- “Entities listed in the commercial register”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 763 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Les Clées, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Romainmôtier-Envy (579 residents), 1.9 km away.
All indicators for Bretonnières
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 | Bretonnières | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.6% | 17.1% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Bretonnières | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 126 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,021 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 61.1% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 15.1% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 73.3% | 52.6% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Bretonnières | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 50.7% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.6% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 24.7% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 21 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,928 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 683.9 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 4.4 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,966 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 16,679 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Bretonnières | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 28 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,940 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 10 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 2,035 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 37.7 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 60.0% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.0% | 26.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Bretonnières | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 61 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,995 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 230.2 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 54.1% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 9.8% | 16.3% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Bretonnières | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 4.9% | 34.3% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Bretonnières
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bretonnières?
Bretonnières has 265 residents (2025), ranking 1,979 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Bretonnières?
Bretonnières covers 5.5 km², with a density of 49 people per km².
Is the population of Bretonnières growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bretonnières went from 253 to 265, a change of +4.7%.
Where is Bretonnières?
Bretonnières is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Jura-Nord vaudois (district). Latitude 46.717, longitude 6.467.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Bretonnières?
In Bretonnières, “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 10 (2026), ranking 2,035 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Bretonnières?
In Bretonnières, “Dwellings” stands at 126 (2026), ranking 2,021 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bretonnières?
In Bretonnières, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,284 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bretonnières?
The nearest to Bretonnières are Les Clées (1.9 km), Romainmôtier-Envy (1.9 km), Premier (2.1 km), Lignerolle (2.2 km), Agiez (2.5 km).