Champagne: population and statistics
Champagne has a population of 1,087 (2025) across 3.9 km², or 277 people per km². It ranks 1,410 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,087 residents
- 3.9 km²
- 277 people/km²
- 486 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Champagne ranks No. 135 by population.
District heating: 28.4% in Champagne, compared with an average of 5.5% in Vaud and 7.3% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 14.5% in Champagne, compared with an average of 17.1% in Vaud and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,253 kWh a year here.
Champagne in numbers
Where is Champagne?
Population of Champagne over time
Champagne had 1,048 residents in 2015 and 1,087 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,062 |
| 2021 | 1,085 |
| 2022 | 1,073 |
| 2023 | 1,070 |
| 2024 | 1,070 |
| 2025 | 1,087 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 550 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Bonvillars, 1.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Grandson (3,390 residents), 3.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,012 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Champagne
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 | Champagne | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 14.5% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,740 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Champagne | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 502 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,509 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 46.8% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 157 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 28.1% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 719 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 61.6% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,301 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Champagne | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 37.6% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 1,429 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 5.1% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,646 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 8.1% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,192 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 28.4% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 40 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 84 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,223 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,171 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 167 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 10.7 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,503 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,816 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 823 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Champagne | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 132 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,050 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 117 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,062 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 107.6 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 147 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 71.8% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 388 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 24.8% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,284 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Champagne | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 549 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,125 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 505.1 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 480 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 41.9% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,552 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 53.7% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 89 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Champagne | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 16.0% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 1,118 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Champagne
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Champagne?
Champagne has 1,087 residents (2025), ranking 1,410 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Champagne?
Champagne covers 3.9 km², with a density of 277 people per km².
Is the population of Champagne growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Champagne went from 1,048 to 1,087, a change of +3.7%.
Where is Champagne?
Champagne is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Jura-Nord vaudois (district). Latitude 46.836, longitude 6.652.
District heating: what is the figure for Champagne?
In Champagne, “District heating” stands at 28.4% (2026), ranking 40 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Champagne?
In Champagne, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 14.5% (2025), ranking 1,740 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Champagne?
In Champagne, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,253 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Champagne?
The nearest to Champagne are Bonvillars (1.5 km), Tévenon (2.3 km), Onnens (VD) (2.4 km), Fiez (2.7 km), Fontaines-sur-Grandson (2.7 km).