Corseaux: population and statistics
Corseaux has a population of 2,323 (2025) across 1.1 km², or 2,171 people per km². It ranks 892 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,323 residents
- 1.1 km²
- 2,171 people/km²
- 374 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Corseaux ranks No. 76 by population.
Oil or gas heating systems: 90.0% in Corseaux, compared with an average of 72.6% in Vaud and 61.7% nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 44.3% in Corseaux, compared with an average of 52.6% in Vaud and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,313 kWh a year here.
Corseaux in numbers
Where is Corseaux?
Population of Corseaux over time
Corseaux had 2,172 residents in 2015 and 2,323 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,315 |
| 2021 | 2,326 |
| 2022 | 2,303 |
| 2023 | 2,336 |
| 2024 | 2,320 |
| 2025 | 2,323 |
Did you know?
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 150 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Corsier-sur-Vevey, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vevey (20,147 residents), 1.3 km away.
All indicators for Corseaux
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 | Corseaux | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.9% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 147 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Corseaux | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,254 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 893 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 31.0% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 553 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 18.1% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,364 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 44.3% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,717 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Corseaux | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 90.0% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 5 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.2% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,566 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 1.5% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,737 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.8% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,069 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 117 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 935 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 487.6 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,677 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 15.1 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,239 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,487 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,463 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Corseaux | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 148 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 973 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 186 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 786 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 80.1 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 444 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 71.0% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 452 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.9% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,093 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Corseaux | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 466 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,202 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 200.6 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,560 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 83.7% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 224 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 9.4% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,579 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Corseaux | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 26.8% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 441 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Corseaux
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Corseaux?
Corseaux has 2,323 residents (2025), ranking 892 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Corseaux?
Corseaux covers 1.1 km², with a density of 2,171 people per km².
Is the population of Corseaux growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Corseaux went from 2,172 to 2,323, a change of +7.0%.
Where is Corseaux?
Corseaux is in Vaud. It belongs to District de la Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut (district). Latitude 46.467, longitude 6.833.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Corseaux?
In Corseaux, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 90.0% (2026), ranking 5 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Corseaux?
In Corseaux, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 44.3% (2026), ranking 1,717 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Corseaux?
In Corseaux, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,313 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Corseaux?
The nearest to Corseaux are Corsier-sur-Vevey (1.3 km), Vevey (1.3 km), Jongny (2.5 km), Saint-Saphorin (Lavaux) (2.6 km), Chardonne (2.6 km).