Concise: population and statistics
Concise has a population of 1,035 (2025) across 11.4 km², or 90.7 people per km². It ranks 1,441 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,035 residents
- 11.4 km²
- 91 people/km²
- 433 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Concise ranks No. 138 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 54.1% in Concise, compared with an average of 25.9% in Vaud and 22.4% nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 50.6% in Concise, compared with an average of 67.6% in Vaud and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,241 kWh a year here.
Concise in numbers
Where is Concise?
Population of Concise over time
Concise had 957 residents in 2015 and 1,035 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,001 |
| 2021 | 1,004 |
| 2022 | 1,004 |
| 2023 | 1,021 |
| 2024 | 1,025 |
| 2025 | 1,035 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,598 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Corcelles-près-Concise, 2.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Yvonand (3,537 residents), 6.1 km away.
All indicators for Concise
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 | Concise | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.8% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,544 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Concise | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 582 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,400 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 54.1% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 78 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 23.9% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 990 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 68.2% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 978 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Concise | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 56.4% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 815 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.0% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,046 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 14.7% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 781 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 4.4% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 502 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 79 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,271 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 765.1 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,406 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 9.0 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,622 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,667 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,042 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Concise | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 84 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,376 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 79 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,317 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 76.3 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 531 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 50.6% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,718 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 39.2% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 199 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Concise | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 224 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,566 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 216.4 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,506 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 63.0% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 923 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 8.0% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,638 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Concise | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 18.2% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 971 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Concise
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Concise?
Concise has 1,035 residents (2025), ranking 1,441 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Concise?
Concise covers 11.4 km², with a density of 91 people per km².
Is the population of Concise growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Concise went from 957 to 1,035, a change of +8.2%.
Where is Concise?
Concise is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Jura-Nord vaudois (district). Latitude 46.851, longitude 6.721.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Concise?
In Concise, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 54.1% (2026), ranking 78 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Concise?
In Concise, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 50.6% (2026), ranking 1,718 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Concise?
In Concise, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,241 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Concise?
The nearest to Concise are Corcelles-près-Concise (2.5 km), Onnens (VD) (3.4 km), Mutrux (3.6 km), Bonvillars (4.0 km), Champagne (5.5 km).