Chardonne: population and statistics
Chardonne has a population of 3,383 (2025) across 10.3 km², or 328 people per km². It ranks 655 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +17.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,383 residents
- 10.3 km²
- 328 people/km²
- 897 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Chardonne ranks No. 56 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Chardonne, compared with an average of 5.5% in Vaud and 7.3% nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 3.2% in Chardonne, compared with an average of 16.3% in Vaud and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,313 kWh a year here.
Chardonne in numbers
Where is Chardonne?
Population of Chardonne over time
Chardonne had 2,875 residents in 2015 and 3,383 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,092 |
| 2021 | 3,072 |
| 2022 | 3,186 |
| 2023 | 3,236 |
| 2024 | 3,337 |
| 2025 | 3,383 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,443 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Jongny, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vevey (20,147 residents), 3.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,252 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Chardonne
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 | Chardonne | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.4% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 647 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Chardonne | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,871 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 642 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 25.9% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 756 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.5% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 820 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 59.7% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,374 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Chardonne | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 77.5% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 153 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.3% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,474 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 9.0% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,134 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 180 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 601 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 735.1 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,431 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 25.4 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 828 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,502 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,280 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Chardonne | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 214 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 722 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 232 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 657 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 68.6 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 763 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 64.7% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 990 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 32.3% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 626 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Chardonne | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 752 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 972 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 222.3 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,474 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 83.1% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 239 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 3.2% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,756 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Chardonne | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 24.6% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 547 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Chardonne
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chardonne?
Chardonne has 3,383 residents (2025), ranking 655 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Chardonne?
Chardonne covers 10.3 km², with a density of 328 people per km².
Is the population of Chardonne growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Chardonne went from 2,875 to 3,383, a change of +17.7%.
Where is Chardonne?
Chardonne is in Vaud. It belongs to District de la Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut (district). Latitude 46.489, longitude 6.822.
District heating: what is the figure for Chardonne?
In Chardonne, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Chardonne?
In Chardonne, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 3.2% (2024), ranking 1,756 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Chardonne?
In Chardonne, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,313 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Chardonne?
The nearest to Chardonne are Jongny (1.9 km), Corseaux (2.6 km), Saint-Saphorin (Lavaux) (2.9 km), Attalens (3.2 km), Chexbres (3.2 km).