Corcelles-le-Jorat: population and statistics
Corcelles-le-Jorat has a population of 497 (2025) across 7.9 km², or 62.6 people per km². It ranks 1,815 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +17.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 497 residents
- 7.9 km²
- 63 people/km²
- 747 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Corcelles-le-Jorat ranks No. 214 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,310 kWh a year here.
Corcelles-le-Jorat in numbers
Where is Corcelles-le-Jorat?
Population of Corcelles-le-Jorat over time
Corcelles-le-Jorat had 423 residents in 2015 and 497 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 451 |
| 2021 | 490 |
| 2022 | 483 |
| 2023 | 500 |
| 2024 | 499 |
| 2025 | 497 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,112 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ropraz, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Jorat-Mézières (3,210 residents), 1.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,240 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Corcelles-le-Jorat
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 | Corcelles-le-Jorat | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.9% | 17.1% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Corcelles-le-Jorat | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 278 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,800 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 70.9% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 6.1% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 63.7% | 52.6% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Corcelles-le-Jorat | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 54.4% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.4% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 25.6% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 7.2% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 34 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,759 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 683.9 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 9.6 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,585 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 19,316 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Corcelles-le-Jorat | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 38 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,817 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 26 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,861 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 52.3 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 46.2% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 46.2% | 26.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Corcelles-le-Jorat | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 89 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,917 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 179.1 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 44.9% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 15.7% | 16.3% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Corcelles-le-Jorat | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.3% | 34.3% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Corcelles-le-Jorat
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Corcelles-le-Jorat?
Corcelles-le-Jorat has 497 residents (2025), ranking 1,815 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Corcelles-le-Jorat?
Corcelles-le-Jorat covers 7.9 km², with a density of 63 people per km².
Is the population of Corcelles-le-Jorat growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Corcelles-le-Jorat went from 423 to 497, a change of +17.5%.
Where is Corcelles-le-Jorat?
Corcelles-le-Jorat is in Vaud. It belongs to District de la Broye-Vully (district). Latitude 46.600, longitude 6.750.
Jobs: what is the figure for Corcelles-le-Jorat?
In Corcelles-le-Jorat, “Jobs” stands at 89 (2024), ranking 1,917 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Corcelles-le-Jorat?
In Corcelles-le-Jorat, “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 26 (2026), ranking 1,861 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Corcelles-le-Jorat?
In Corcelles-le-Jorat, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,310 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Corcelles-le-Jorat?
The nearest to Corcelles-le-Jorat are Ropraz (1.3 km), Jorat-Mézières (1.6 km), Montpreveyres (2.2 km), Hermenches (3.9 km), Vucherens (4.2 km).