Cheseaux-Noréaz: population and statistics
Cheseaux-Noréaz has a population of 747 (2025) across 5.9 km², or 127 people per km². It ranks 1,617 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 747 residents
- 5.9 km²
- 127 people/km²
- 547 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Cheseaux-Noréaz ranks No. 167 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Cheseaux-Noréaz, compared with an average of 5.5% in Vaud and 7.3% nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 1.4% in Cheseaux-Noréaz, compared with an average of 16.3% in Vaud and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,247 kWh a year here.
Cheseaux-Noréaz in numbers
Where is Cheseaux-Noréaz?
Population of Cheseaux-Noréaz over time
Cheseaux-Noréaz had 664 residents in 2015 and 747 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 740 |
| 2021 | 726 |
| 2022 | 735 |
| 2023 | 739 |
| 2024 | 736 |
| 2025 | 747 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 826 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Villars-Epeney, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Yverdon-les-Bains (30,590 residents), 3.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,988 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Cheseaux-Noréaz
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 | Cheseaux-Noréaz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.1% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 829 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cheseaux-Noréaz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 337 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,727 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 10.4% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,588 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 29.1% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 662 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 86.4% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 37 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cheseaux-Noréaz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 43.8% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 1,249 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.0% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,321 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 17.6% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 644 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 107 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,019 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,325 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 133 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 7.4 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,738 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,920 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 805 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cheseaux-Noréaz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 36 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,845 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 44 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,649 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 58.9 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 1,175 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 61.4% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,270 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 38.6% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 221 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cheseaux-Noréaz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 283 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,449 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 378.8 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 846 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 90.1% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 74 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 1.4% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,774 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Cheseaux-Noréaz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 13.7% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 1,285 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Cheseaux-Noréaz
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cheseaux-Noréaz?
Cheseaux-Noréaz has 747 residents (2025), ranking 1,617 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Cheseaux-Noréaz?
Cheseaux-Noréaz covers 5.9 km², with a density of 127 people per km².
Is the population of Cheseaux-Noréaz growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Cheseaux-Noréaz went from 664 to 747, a change of +12.5%.
Where is Cheseaux-Noréaz?
Cheseaux-Noréaz is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Jura-Nord vaudois (district). Latitude 46.783, longitude 6.683.
District heating: what is the figure for Cheseaux-Noréaz?
In Cheseaux-Noréaz, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Cheseaux-Noréaz?
In Cheseaux-Noréaz, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 1.4% (2024), ranking 1,774 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Cheseaux-Noréaz?
In Cheseaux-Noréaz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,247 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Cheseaux-Noréaz?
The nearest to Cheseaux-Noréaz are Villars-Epeney (1.3 km), Cuarny (1.9 km), Pomy (3.0 km), Yverdon-les-Bains (3.3 km), Cronay (3.9 km).