Chêne-Pâquier: population and statistics
Chêne-Pâquier has a population of 172 (2025) across 2.1 km², or 81.5 people per km². It ranks 2,056 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +38.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 172 residents
- 2.1 km²
- 82 people/km²
- 689 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Chêne-Pâquier ranks No. 287 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,273 kWh a year here.
Chêne-Pâquier in numbers
Where is Chêne-Pâquier?
Population of Chêne-Pâquier over time
Chêne-Pâquier had 124 residents in 2015 and 172 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 143 |
| 2021 | 150 |
| 2022 | 162 |
| 2023 | 176 |
| 2024 | 173 |
| 2025 | 172 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 296 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Champtauroz, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Molondin (260 residents), 1.3 km away.
All indicators for Chêne-Pâquier
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 | Chêne-Pâquier | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.0% | 17.1% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Chêne-Pâquier | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 77 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,075 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 64.9% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 18.2% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 75.9% | 52.6% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Chêne-Pâquier | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 40.0% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.7% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 28.9% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 24.4% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 22 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,918 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,168 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 2.4 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,075 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,012 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Chêne-Pâquier | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 11 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 2,090 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 10 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 2,035 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 58.1 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 60.0% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.0% | 26.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Chêne-Pâquier | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 42 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,043 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 244.2 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 23.8% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 57.1% | 16.3% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Chêne-Pâquier | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 11.1% | 34.3% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Chêne-Pâquier
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chêne-Pâquier?
Chêne-Pâquier has 172 residents (2025), ranking 2,056 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Chêne-Pâquier?
Chêne-Pâquier covers 2.1 km², with a density of 82 people per km².
Is the population of Chêne-Pâquier growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Chêne-Pâquier went from 124 to 172, a change of +38.7%.
Where is Chêne-Pâquier?
Chêne-Pâquier is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Jura-Nord vaudois (district). Latitude 46.767, longitude 6.767.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Chêne-Pâquier?
In Chêne-Pâquier, “Dwellings” stands at 77 (2026), ranking 2,075 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Establishments: what is the figure for Chêne-Pâquier?
In Chêne-Pâquier, “Establishments” stands at 11 (2024), ranking 2,090 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Chêne-Pâquier?
In Chêne-Pâquier, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,273 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Chêne-Pâquier?
The nearest to Chêne-Pâquier are Champtauroz (1.3 km), Molondin (1.3 km), Chavannes-le-Chêne (1.8 km), Démoret (2.2 km), Rovray (2.5 km).