Chéserex: population and statistics
Chéserex has a population of 1,275 (2025) across 10.6 km², or 120 people per km². It ranks 1,285 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,275 residents
- 10.6 km²
- 120 people/km²
- 621 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Chéserex ranks No. 113 by population.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 182.0 in Chéserex, compared with an average of 577.7 in Vaud and 622.5 nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 14.8% in Chéserex, compared with an average of 25.9% in Vaud and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,330 kWh a year here.
Chéserex in numbers
Where is Chéserex?
Population of Chéserex over time
Chéserex had 1,195 residents in 2015 and 1,275 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,249 |
| 2021 | 1,253 |
| 2022 | 1,245 |
| 2023 | 1,276 |
| 2024 | 1,279 |
| 2025 | 1,275 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,482 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Gingins, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Saint-Cergue (3,055 residents), 3.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,320 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Chéserex
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 | Chéserex | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.3% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 979 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Chéserex | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 586 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,396 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 14.8% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,359 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 20.6% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,205 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 73.4% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 648 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Chéserex | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 47.9% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 1,114 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 14.8% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 845 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 6.6% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,314 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.8% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,099 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 104 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,046 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 810.6 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,352 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 10.0 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,559 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,875 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,198 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Chéserex | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 78 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,426 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 87 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,253 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 68.2 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 779 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.7% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 813 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 31.0% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 726 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Chéserex | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 232 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,545 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 182.0 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,624 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 81.5% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 283 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 11.6% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,487 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Chéserex | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 23.1% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 617 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Chéserex
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chéserex?
Chéserex has 1,275 residents (2025), ranking 1,285 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Chéserex?
Chéserex covers 10.6 km², with a density of 120 people per km².
Is the population of Chéserex growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Chéserex went from 1,195 to 1,275, a change of +6.7%.
Where is Chéserex?
Chéserex is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Nyon (district). Latitude 46.417, longitude 6.167.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Chéserex?
In Chéserex, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 182.0 (2024), ranking 1,624 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Chéserex?
In Chéserex, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 14.8% (2026), ranking 1,359 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Chéserex?
In Chéserex, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,330 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Chéserex?
The nearest to Chéserex are Gingins (1.3 km), Trélex (2.6 km), Givrins (3.2 km), Grens (3.2 km), Signy-Avenex (3.8 km).