Chavannes-près-Renens: population and statistics
Chavannes-près-Renens has a population of 10,720 (2025) across 1.6 km², or 6,497 people per km². It ranks 163 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +45.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 10,720 residents
- 1.6 km²
- 6,497 people/km²
- 392 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Chavannes-près-Renens ranks No. 19 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 57.1% in Chavannes-près-Renens, compared with an average of 34.3% in Vaud and 27.7% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 8.9% in Chavannes-près-Renens, compared with an average of 17.1% in Vaud and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,270 kWh a year here.
Chavannes-près-Renens in numbers
Where is Chavannes-près-Renens?
Population of Chavannes-près-Renens over time
Chavannes-près-Renens had 7,386 residents in 2015 and 10,720 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,460 |
| 2021 | 8,740 |
| 2022 | 8,737 |
| 2023 | 9,311 |
| 2024 | 9,774 |
| 2025 | 10,720 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vaud for “Share of foreign nationals”.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 231 football pitches.
- Its population density is 28.0 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ecublens (VD), 1.2 km away.
All indicators for Chavannes-près-Renens
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-près-Renens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 8.9% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,811 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Chavannes-près-Renens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 5,775 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 155 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 5.2% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,765 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 50.4% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 21 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 21.0% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,803 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Chavannes-près-Renens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 87.8% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 14 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 3.3% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,745 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 2.6% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,648 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 5.9% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 408 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 48 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,585 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 181.9 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,794 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 22.4 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 931 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 2,088 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,808 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Chavannes-près-Renens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 374 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 379 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 401 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 373 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 37.4 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 1,779 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 65.8% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 894 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.7% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,112 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Chavannes-près-Renens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 4,451 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 221 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 415.2 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 719 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 95.8% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 11 of 1,804 |
Society
| Indicator | Chavannes-près-Renens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 57.1% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 4 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Chavannes-près-Renens
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chavannes-près-Renens?
Chavannes-près-Renens has 10,720 residents (2025), ranking 163 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Chavannes-près-Renens?
Chavannes-près-Renens covers 1.6 km², with a density of 6,497 people per km².
Is the population of Chavannes-près-Renens growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Chavannes-près-Renens went from 7,386 to 10,720, a change of +45.1%.
Where is Chavannes-près-Renens?
Chavannes-près-Renens is in Vaud. It belongs to District de l'Ouest lausannois (district). Latitude 46.528, longitude 6.576.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Chavannes-près-Renens?
In Chavannes-près-Renens, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 57.1% (2025), ranking 4 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Chavannes-près-Renens?
In Chavannes-près-Renens, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 8.9% (2025), ranking 1,811 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Chavannes-près-Renens?
In Chavannes-près-Renens, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,270 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Chavannes-près-Renens?
The nearest to Chavannes-près-Renens are Ecublens (VD) (1.2 km), Renens (VD) (1.3 km), Saint-Sulpice (VD) (1.5 km), Prilly (1.9 km), Echandens (2.1 km).