Chavornay: population and statistics
Chavornay has a population of 5,375 (2025) across 11.1 km², or 486 people per km². It ranks 397 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,375 residents
- 11.1 km²
- 486 people/km²
- 453 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Chavornay ranks No. 32 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 13.8% in Chavornay, compared with an average of 17.1% in Vaud and 19.8% nationally.
Oil or gas heating systems: 76.2% in Chavornay, compared with an average of 72.6% in Vaud and 61.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,269 kWh a year here.
Chavornay in numbers
Where is Chavornay?
Population of Chavornay over time
Chavornay had 4,679 residents in 2015 and 5,375 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,229 |
| 2021 | 5,358 |
| 2022 | 5,395 |
| 2023 | 5,414 |
| 2024 | 5,440 |
| 2025 | 5,375 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,550 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Bavois, 2.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Yverdon-les-Bains (30,590 residents), 9.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,076 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Chavornay
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 | Chavornay | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 13.8% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,772 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Chavornay | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,447 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 487 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 23.2% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 907 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 35.0% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 333 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 67.0% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,040 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Chavornay | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 76.2% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 177 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 8.8% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,337 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.5% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,396 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.4% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 900 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 320 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 245 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,269 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 754 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 51.3 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 313 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,537 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 874 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Chavornay | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 333 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 441 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 308 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 499 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.3 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 1,248 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.9% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 794 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.6% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,201 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Chavornay | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,976 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 474 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 367.6 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 885 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 54.9% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,200 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 37.5% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 355 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Chavornay | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 27.0% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 433 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Chavornay
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chavornay?
Chavornay has 5,375 residents (2025), ranking 397 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Chavornay?
Chavornay covers 11.1 km², with a density of 486 people per km².
Is the population of Chavornay growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Chavornay went from 4,679 to 5,375, a change of +14.9%.
Where is Chavornay?
Chavornay is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Jura-Nord vaudois (district). Latitude 46.707, longitude 6.569.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Chavornay?
In Chavornay, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 13.8% (2025), ranking 1,772 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Chavornay?
In Chavornay, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 76.2% (2026), ranking 177 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Chavornay?
In Chavornay, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,269 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Chavornay?
The nearest to Chavornay are Bavois (2.6 km), Suchy (3.2 km), Orbe (3.4 km), Penthéréaz (3.5 km), Arnex-sur-Orbe (4.1 km).