Chessel: population and statistics
Chessel has a population of 525 (2025) across 3.6 km², or 147 people per km². It ranks 1,784 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +31.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 525 residents
- 3.6 km²
- 147 people/km²
- 381 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Chessel ranks No. 203 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Chessel, compared with an average of 5.5% in Vaud and 7.3% nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 48.1% in Chessel, compared with an average of 67.6% in Vaud and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,295 kWh a year here.
Chessel in numbers
Where is Chessel?
Population of Chessel over time
Chessel had 399 residents in 2015 and 525 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 444 |
| 2021 | 498 |
| 2022 | 528 |
| 2023 | 521 |
| 2024 | 527 |
| 2025 | 525 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 500 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Roche (VD) (2,039 residents), 1.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,180 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Chessel
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 | Chessel | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.5% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,452 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Chessel | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 260 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,837 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 25.8% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 762 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 44.2% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 68 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 74.2% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 595 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Chessel | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 77.8% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 144 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 5.6% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,622 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 6.5% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,323 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 36 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,736 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,660 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 88 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 5.7 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,862 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,933 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 661 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Chessel | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 33 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,875 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 27 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,846 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 51.4 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 1,477 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 48.1% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,754 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 37.0% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 281 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Chessel | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 87 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,921 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 165.7 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,677 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 40.2% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,596 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 5.8% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,707 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Chessel | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 26.3% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 466 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Chessel
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chessel?
Chessel has 525 residents (2025), ranking 1,784 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Chessel?
Chessel covers 3.6 km², with a density of 147 people per km².
Is the population of Chessel growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Chessel went from 399 to 525, a change of +31.6%.
Where is Chessel?
Chessel is in Vaud. It belongs to District d'Aigle (district). Latitude 46.350, longitude 6.895.
District heating: what is the figure for Chessel?
In Chessel, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Chessel?
In Chessel, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 48.1% (2026), ranking 1,754 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Chessel?
In Chessel, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,295 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Chessel?
The nearest to Chessel are Roche (VD) (1.6 km), Vouvry (2.0 km), Rennaz (2.5 km), Port-Valais (2.9 km), Vionnaz (3.7 km).