Chexbres: population and statistics
Chexbres has a population of 2,270 (2025) across 2.1 km², or 1,056 people per km². It ranks 901 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,270 residents
- 2.1 km²
- 1,056 people/km²
- 611 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Chexbres ranks No. 77 by population.
Oil or gas heating systems: 84.4% in Chexbres, compared with an average of 72.6% in Vaud and 61.7% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 9.8% in Chexbres, compared with an average of 24.7% in Vaud and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,290 kWh a year here.
Chexbres in numbers
Where is Chexbres?
Population of Chexbres over time
Chexbres had 2,216 residents in 2015 and 2,270 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,252 |
| 2021 | 2,231 |
| 2022 | 2,202 |
| 2023 | 2,229 |
| 2024 | 2,261 |
| 2025 | 2,270 |
Did you know?
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 301 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.5 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Rivaz, 0.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bourg-en-Lavaux (5,561 residents), 5.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,160 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Chexbres
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 | Chexbres | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.9% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 556 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Chexbres | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,231 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 909 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 34.1% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 445 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 9.8% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,686 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 50.4% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,643 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Chexbres | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 84.4% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 44 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.1% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,572 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 3.1% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,607 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.3% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,399 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 88 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,184 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 461.6 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,696 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 12.5 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,386 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,511 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,602 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Chexbres | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 165 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 907 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 170 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 835 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 74.9 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 569 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 63.5% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,100 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 31.2% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 706 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Chexbres | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 805 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 935 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 354.6 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 939 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 81.6% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 280 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 12.2% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,460 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Chexbres | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 25.0% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 533 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Chexbres
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chexbres?
Chexbres has 2,270 residents (2025), ranking 901 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Chexbres?
Chexbres covers 2.1 km², with a density of 1,056 people per km².
Is the population of Chexbres growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Chexbres went from 2,216 to 2,270, a change of +2.4%.
Where is Chexbres?
Chexbres is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Lavaux-Oron (district). Latitude 46.484, longitude 6.780.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Chexbres?
In Chexbres, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 84.4% (2026), ranking 44 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Chexbres?
In Chexbres, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 9.8% (2026), ranking 1,686 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Chexbres?
In Chexbres, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,290 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Chexbres?
The nearest to Chexbres are Rivaz (0.9 km), Puidoux (1.0 km), Saint-Saphorin (Lavaux) (2.5 km), Chardonne (3.2 km), Corseaux (4.5 km).