Chavannes-sur-Moudon: population and statistics
Chavannes-sur-Moudon has a population of 232 (2025) across 5.2 km², or 45.0 people per km². It ranks 2,015 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 232 residents
- 5.2 km²
- 45 people/km²
- 598 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Chavannes-sur-Moudon ranks No. 274 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,275 kWh a year here.
Chavannes-sur-Moudon in numbers
Where is Chavannes-sur-Moudon?
Population of Chavannes-sur-Moudon over time
Chavannes-sur-Moudon had 224 residents in 2015 and 232 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 223 |
| 2021 | 219 |
| 2022 | 218 |
| 2023 | 238 |
| 2024 | 229 |
| 2025 | 232 |
Did you know?
- “Entities listed in the commercial register”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 721 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Rossenges, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Moudon (6,827 residents), 2.1 km away.
All indicators for Chavannes-sur-Moudon
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-sur-Moudon | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.0% | 17.1% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Chavannes-sur-Moudon | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 116 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,041 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 75.0% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 6.0% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 63.0% | 52.6% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Chavannes-sur-Moudon | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 56.1% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.0% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 19.3% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 1.8% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 30 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,827 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,294 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 5.7 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,867 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 24,440 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Chavannes-sur-Moudon | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 22 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 2,001 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 8 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 2,059 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.5 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 62.5% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.0% | 26.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Chavannes-sur-Moudon | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 58 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,004 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 250.0 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 24.1% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 8.6% | 16.3% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Chavannes-sur-Moudon | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 8.2% | 34.3% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Chavannes-sur-Moudon
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chavannes-sur-Moudon?
Chavannes-sur-Moudon has 232 residents (2025), ranking 2,015 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Chavannes-sur-Moudon?
Chavannes-sur-Moudon covers 5.2 km², with a density of 45 people per km².
Is the population of Chavannes-sur-Moudon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Chavannes-sur-Moudon went from 224 to 232, a change of +3.6%.
Where is Chavannes-sur-Moudon?
Chavannes-sur-Moudon is in Vaud. It belongs to District de la Broye-Vully (district). Latitude 46.650, longitude 6.800.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Chavannes-sur-Moudon?
In Chavannes-sur-Moudon, “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 8 (2026), ranking 2,059 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Chavannes-sur-Moudon?
In Chavannes-sur-Moudon, “Dwellings” stands at 116 (2026), ranking 2,041 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Chavannes-sur-Moudon?
In Chavannes-sur-Moudon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,275 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Chavannes-sur-Moudon?
The nearest to Chavannes-sur-Moudon are Rossenges (1.3 km), Syens (1.3 km), Moudon (2.1 km), Ursy (3.1 km), Hermenches (3.1 km).