Chavannes-le-Chêne: population and statistics
Chavannes-le-Chêne has a population of 327 (2025) across 4.0 km², or 81.8 people per km². It ranks 1,952 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +17.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 327 residents
- 4.0 km²
- 82 people/km²
- 666 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Chavannes-le-Chêne ranks No. 251 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,273 kWh a year here.
Chavannes-le-Chêne in numbers
Where is Chavannes-le-Chêne?
Population of Chavannes-le-Chêne over time
Chavannes-le-Chêne had 278 residents in 2015 and 327 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 324 |
| 2021 | 325 |
| 2022 | 316 |
| 2023 | 318 |
| 2024 | 322 |
| 2025 | 327 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 560 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Rovray, 1.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Yvonand (3,537 residents), 3.2 km away.
All indicators for Chavannes-le-Chêne
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-le-Chêne | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.6% | 17.1% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Chavannes-le-Chêne | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 172 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,965 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 61.0% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 21.5% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 67.9% | 52.6% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Chavannes-le-Chêne | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 60.6% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.6% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 23.4% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 2.1% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 42 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,665 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,224 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 4.8 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,936 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,740 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Chavannes-le-Chêne | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 32 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,890 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 30 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,809 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 91.7 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 43.3% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 46.7% | 26.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Chavannes-le-Chêne | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 54 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,017 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 165.1 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 48.1% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 27.8% | 16.3% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Chavannes-le-Chêne | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 11.6% | 34.3% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Chavannes-le-Chêne
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chavannes-le-Chêne?
Chavannes-le-Chêne has 327 residents (2025), ranking 1,952 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Chavannes-le-Chêne?
Chavannes-le-Chêne covers 4.0 km², with a density of 82 people per km².
Is the population of Chavannes-le-Chêne growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Chavannes-le-Chêne went from 278 to 327, a change of +17.6%.
Where is Chavannes-le-Chêne?
Chavannes-le-Chêne is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Jura-Nord vaudois (district). Latitude 46.780, longitude 6.781.
Jobs: what is the figure for Chavannes-le-Chêne?
In Chavannes-le-Chêne, “Jobs” stands at 54 (2024), ranking 2,017 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Chavannes-le-Chêne?
In Chavannes-le-Chêne, “Dwellings” stands at 172 (2026), ranking 1,965 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Chavannes-le-Chêne?
In Chavannes-le-Chêne, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,273 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Chavannes-le-Chêne?
The nearest to Chavannes-le-Chêne are Rovray (1.5 km), Champtauroz (1.5 km), Chêne-Pâquier (1.8 km), Treytorrens (Payerne) (2.1 km), Molondin (2.8 km).