Château-d'Oex: population and statistics
Château-d'Oex has a population of 3,681 (2025) across 113.8 km², or 32.4 people per km². It ranks 614 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,681 residents
- 113.8 km²
- 32 people/km²
- 905 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Château-d'Oex ranks No. 50 by population.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 18,832 kWh/inh. in Château-d'Oex, compared with an average of 6,985 kWh/inh. in Vaud and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 45.1% in Château-d'Oex, compared with an average of 25.9% in Vaud and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,268 kWh a year here.
Château-d'Oex in numbers
Where is Château-d'Oex?
Population of Château-d'Oex over time
Château-d'Oex had 3,406 residents in 2015 and 3,681 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,487 |
| 2021 | 3,539 |
| 2022 | 3,564 |
| 2023 | 3,624 |
| 2024 | 3,653 |
| 2025 | 3,681 |
Did you know?
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,933 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Rossinière, 2.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Saanen (6,967 residents), 12 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,072 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Château-d'Oex
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 | Château-d'Oex | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.3% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 364 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Château-d'Oex | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,024 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 369 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 45.1% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 174 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 12.2% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,626 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 60.7% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,335 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Château-d'Oex | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 55.3% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 855 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 4.5% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,685 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 26.6% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 339 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.6% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 851 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 178 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 610 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,019 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,070 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 69.3 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 183 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 18,832 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 112 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Château-d'Oex | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 418 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 335 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 322 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 470 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 87.5 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 324 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 58.7% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,456 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 31.4% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 688 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Château-d'Oex | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,811 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 514 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 492.0 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 508 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 71.2% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 621 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 17.3% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,233 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Château-d'Oex | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 30.1% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 296 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Château-d'Oex
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Château-d'Oex?
Château-d'Oex has 3,681 residents (2025), ranking 614 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Château-d'Oex?
Château-d'Oex covers 113.8 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Château-d'Oex growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Château-d'Oex went from 3,406 to 3,681, a change of +8.1%.
Where is Château-d'Oex?
Château-d'Oex is in Vaud. It belongs to District de la Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut (district). Latitude 46.467, longitude 7.117.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Château-d'Oex?
In Château-d'Oex, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 18,832 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 112 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Château-d'Oex?
In Château-d'Oex, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 45.1% (2026), ranking 174 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Château-d'Oex?
In Château-d'Oex, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,268 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Château-d'Oex?
The nearest to Château-d'Oex are Rossinière (2.6 km), Haut-Intyamon (7.3 km), Grandvillard (7.8 km), Rougemont (8.0 km), Bas-Intyamon (11 km).