Champvent: population and statistics
Champvent has a population of 687 (2025) across 6.9 km², or 99.9 people per km². It ranks 1,664 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 687 residents
- 6.9 km²
- 100 people/km²
- 531 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Champvent ranks No. 174 by population.
Share of jobs in services: 22.8% in Champvent, compared with an average of 79.0% in Vaud and 73.4% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 60.6% in Champvent, compared with an average of 25.9% in Vaud and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,276 kWh a year here.
Champvent in numbers
Where is Champvent?
Population of Champvent over time
Champvent had 616 residents in 2015 and 687 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 696 |
| 2021 | 715 |
| 2022 | 727 |
| 2023 | 730 |
| 2024 | 724 |
| 2025 | 687 |
Did you know?
- “Share of jobs in services”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 964 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Mathod, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Baulmes (1,190 residents), 4.2 km away.
All indicators for Champvent
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 | Champvent | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.3% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,604 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Champvent | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 310 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,761 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 60.6% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 35 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 20.6% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,205 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 60.6% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,336 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Champvent | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 69.8% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 361 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.7% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,524 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 12.8% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 886 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 4.7% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 486 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 69 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,361 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,999 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 227 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 12.5 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,383 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 18,239 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 124 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Champvent | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 63 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,578 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 58 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,501 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 84.4 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 366 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 48.3% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,750 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 44.8% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 66 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Champvent | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 373 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,319 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 542.9 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 409 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 22.8% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,788 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 53.6% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 91 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Champvent | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 15.9% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 1,126 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Champvent
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Champvent?
Champvent has 687 residents (2025), ranking 1,664 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Champvent?
Champvent covers 6.9 km², with a density of 100 people per km².
Is the population of Champvent growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Champvent went from 616 to 687, a change of +11.5%.
Where is Champvent?
Champvent is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Jura-Nord vaudois (district). Latitude 46.783, longitude 6.572.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Champvent?
In Champvent, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 22.8% (2024), ranking 1,788 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Champvent?
In Champvent, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 60.6% (2026), ranking 35 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Champvent?
In Champvent, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,276 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Champvent?
The nearest to Champvent are Mathod (1.9 km), Suscévaz (2.0 km), Chamblon (2.1 km), Treycovagnes (2.8 km), Valeyres-sous-Montagny (2.9 km).