Chavannes-des-Bois: population and statistics
Chavannes-des-Bois has a population of 990 (2025) across 2.1 km², or 467 people per km². It ranks 1,464 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 990 residents
- 2.1 km²
- 467 people/km²
- 471 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Chavannes-des-Bois ranks No. 142 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 57.1% in Chavannes-des-Bois, compared with an average of 24.7% in Vaud and 24.6% nationally.
District heating: 0.0% in Chavannes-des-Bois, compared with an average of 5.5% in Vaud and 7.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,294 kWh a year here.
Chavannes-des-Bois in numbers
Where is Chavannes-des-Bois?
Population of Chavannes-des-Bois over time
Chavannes-des-Bois had 885 residents in 2015 and 990 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,002 |
| 2021 | 997 |
| 2022 | 1,014 |
| 2023 | 1,018 |
| 2024 | 983 |
| 2025 | 990 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vaud for “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 297 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mies (2,211 residents), 3.2 km away.
All indicators for Chavannes-des-Bois
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 | Chavannes-des-Bois | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 13.7% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,776 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Chavannes-des-Bois | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 368 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,677 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 4.3% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,784 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 57.1% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 2 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 87.4% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 19 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Chavannes-des-Bois | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 38.8% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 1,398 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 16.0% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 770 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 20.7% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 514 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 47 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,594 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 483.3 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,680 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 5.8 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,855 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,879 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,555 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Chavannes-des-Bois | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 27 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,955 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 41 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,689 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 41.4 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 1,741 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 68.3% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 660 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.8% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,099 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Chavannes-des-Bois | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 68 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,978 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 68.7 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,810 of 1,810 |
Society
| Indicator | Chavannes-des-Bois | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 32.9% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 194 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Chavannes-des-Bois
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chavannes-des-Bois?
Chavannes-des-Bois has 990 residents (2025), ranking 1,464 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Chavannes-des-Bois?
Chavannes-des-Bois covers 2.1 km², with a density of 467 people per km².
Is the population of Chavannes-des-Bois growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Chavannes-des-Bois went from 885 to 990, a change of +11.9%.
Where is Chavannes-des-Bois?
Chavannes-des-Bois is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Nyon (district). Latitude 46.317, longitude 6.133.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Chavannes-des-Bois?
In Chavannes-des-Bois, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 57.1% (2026), ranking 2 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
District heating: what is the figure for Chavannes-des-Bois?
In Chavannes-des-Bois, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Chavannes-des-Bois?
In Chavannes-des-Bois, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,294 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Chavannes-des-Bois?
The nearest to Chavannes-des-Bois are Mies (3.2 km), Commugny (3.8 km), Tannay (4.3 km), Coppet (4.3 km), Bogis-Bossey (4.5 km).