Corcelles-près-Payerne: population and statistics
Corcelles-près-Payerne has a population of 3,110 (2025) across 12.1 km², or 257 people per km². It ranks 704 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +39.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,110 residents
- 12.1 km²
- 257 people/km²
- 463 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Corcelles-près-Payerne ranks No. 62 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 14.3% in Corcelles-près-Payerne, compared with an average of 17.1% in Vaud and 19.8% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 34.9% in Corcelles-près-Payerne, compared with an average of 34.3% in Vaud and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,253 kWh a year here.
Corcelles-près-Payerne in numbers
Where is Corcelles-près-Payerne?
Population of Corcelles-près-Payerne over time
Corcelles-près-Payerne had 2,233 residents in 2015 and 3,110 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,683 |
| 2021 | 2,715 |
| 2022 | 2,844 |
| 2023 | 2,917 |
| 2024 | 2,982 |
| 2025 | 3,110 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,697 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Payerne (10,938 residents), 3.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,012 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Corcelles-près-Payerne
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-près-Payerne | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 14.3% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,746 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Corcelles-près-Payerne | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,438 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 801 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 32.0% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 509 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 34.3% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 365 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 59.4% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,387 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Corcelles-près-Payerne | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 66.8% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 455 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.5% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,003 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 12.3% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 910 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.2% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,417 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 195 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 532 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,324 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 686 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 36.3 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 538 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,685 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 552 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Corcelles-près-Payerne | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 211 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 727 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 220 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 679 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 70.7 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 680 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 63.2% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,129 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.0% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 818 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Corcelles-près-Payerne | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 903 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 873 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 290.4 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,207 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 47.3% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,434 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 43.4% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 223 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Corcelles-près-Payerne | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 34.9% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 157 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Corcelles-près-Payerne
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Corcelles-près-Payerne?
Corcelles-près-Payerne has 3,110 residents (2025), ranking 704 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Corcelles-près-Payerne?
Corcelles-près-Payerne covers 12.1 km², with a density of 257 people per km².
Is the population of Corcelles-près-Payerne growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Corcelles-près-Payerne went from 2,233 to 3,110, a change of +39.3%.
Where is Corcelles-près-Payerne?
Corcelles-près-Payerne is in Vaud. It belongs to District de la Broye-Vully (district). Latitude 46.833, longitude 6.967.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Corcelles-près-Payerne?
In Corcelles-près-Payerne, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 14.3% (2025), ranking 1,746 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Corcelles-près-Payerne?
In Corcelles-près-Payerne, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 34.9% (2025), ranking 157 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Corcelles-près-Payerne?
In Corcelles-près-Payerne, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,253 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Corcelles-près-Payerne?
The nearest to Corcelles-près-Payerne are Payerne (3.1 km), Montagny (FR) (3.2 km), Missy (4.8 km), Belmont-Broye (5.0 km), Grandcour (5.2 km).