Chamblon: population and statistics
Chamblon has a population of 558 (2025) across 2.9 km², or 196 people per km². It ranks 1,755 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 558 residents
- 2.9 km²
- 196 people/km²
- 526 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Chamblon ranks No. 196 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Chamblon, compared with an average of 5.5% in Vaud and 7.3% nationally.
Share of jobs in services: 94.8% in Chamblon, compared with an average of 79.0% in Vaud and 73.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,275 kWh a year here.
Chamblon in numbers
Where is Chamblon?
Population of Chamblon over time
Chamblon had 568 residents in 2015 and 558 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 560 |
| 2021 | 560 |
| 2022 | 567 |
| 2023 | 561 |
| 2024 | 554 |
| 2025 | 558 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 399 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Montagny-près-Yverdon, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Yverdon-les-Bains (30,590 residents), 3.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,100 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Chamblon
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 | Chamblon | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.2% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 372 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Chamblon | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 260 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,837 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 26.5% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 726 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 19.2% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,297 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 72.8% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 690 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Chamblon | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 63.3% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 585 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 17.5% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 702 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 2.5% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,655 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 50 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,561 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 848.5 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,305 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 6.4 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,816 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,434 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 592 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Chamblon | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 33 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,875 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 48 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,606 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 86.0 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 344 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 68.8% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 611 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 31.2% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 706 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Chamblon | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 270 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,474 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 483.9 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 527 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 94.8% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 19 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 5.2% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,720 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Chamblon | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 14.0% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 1,260 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Chamblon
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chamblon?
Chamblon has 558 residents (2025), ranking 1,755 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Chamblon?
Chamblon covers 2.9 km², with a density of 196 people per km².
Is the population of Chamblon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Chamblon went from 568 to 558, a change of −1.8%.
Where is Chamblon?
Chamblon is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Jura-Nord vaudois (district). Latitude 46.783, longitude 6.600.
District heating: what is the figure for Chamblon?
In Chamblon, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Chamblon?
In Chamblon, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 94.8% (2024), ranking 19 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Chamblon?
In Chamblon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,275 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Chamblon?
The nearest to Chamblon are Montagny-près-Yverdon (1.3 km), Treycovagnes (1.9 km), Valeyres-sous-Montagny (1.9 km), Champvent (2.1 km), Suscévaz (2.2 km).