Chevroux: population and statistics
Chevroux has a population of 487 (2025) across 4.4 km², or 111 people per km². It ranks 1,824 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 487 residents
- 4.4 km²
- 111 people/km²
- 455 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Chevroux ranks No. 218 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,275 kWh a year here.
Chevroux in numbers
Where is Chevroux?
Population of Chevroux over time
Chevroux had 435 residents in 2015 and 487 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 494 |
| 2021 | 507 |
| 2022 | 519 |
| 2023 | 525 |
| 2024 | 494 |
| 2025 | 487 |
Did you know?
- “Establishments”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 612 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Grandcour (970 residents), 2.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,100 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Chevroux
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 | Chevroux | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.8% | 17.1% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Chevroux | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 335 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,729 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 31.0% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 21.8% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 78.1% | 52.6% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Chevroux | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 48.2% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.8% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 25.1% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 54 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,514 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,528 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 7.0 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,763 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,333 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Chevroux | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 31 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,906 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 36 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,733 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 73.9 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 69.4% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.6% | 26.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Chevroux | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 103 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,871 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 211.5 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 59.2% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 22.3% | 16.3% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Chevroux | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 11.5% | 34.3% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Chevroux
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chevroux?
Chevroux has 487 residents (2025), ranking 1,824 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Chevroux?
Chevroux covers 4.4 km², with a density of 111 people per km².
Is the population of Chevroux growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Chevroux went from 435 to 487, a change of +12.0%.
Where is Chevroux?
Chevroux is in Vaud. It belongs to District de la Broye-Vully (district). Latitude 46.883, longitude 6.900.
Establishments: what is the figure for Chevroux?
In Chevroux, “Establishments” stands at 31 (2024), ranking 1,906 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
Jobs: what is the figure for Chevroux?
In Chevroux, “Jobs” stands at 103 (2024), ranking 1,871 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Chevroux?
In Chevroux, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,275 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Chevroux?
The nearest to Chevroux are Grandcour (2.5 km), Gletterens (3.1 km), Vallon (4.1 km), Sévaz (5.3 km), Estavayer (5.5 km).