Corsier-sur-Vevey: population and statistics
Corsier-sur-Vevey has a population of 3,459 (2025) across 6.7 km², or 513 people per km². It ranks 641 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,459 residents
- 6.7 km²
- 513 people/km²
- 457 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Corsier-sur-Vevey ranks No. 53 by population.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 405.9 kW in Corsier-sur-Vevey, compared with an average of 784.6 kW in Vaud and 919.4 kW nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 8.8% in Corsier-sur-Vevey, compared with an average of 24.7% in Vaud and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,293 kWh a year here.
Corsier-sur-Vevey in numbers
Where is Corsier-sur-Vevey?
Population of Corsier-sur-Vevey over time
Corsier-sur-Vevey had 3,443 residents in 2015 and 3,459 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,419 |
| 2021 | 3,392 |
| 2022 | 3,362 |
| 2023 | 3,428 |
| 2024 | 3,385 |
| 2025 | 3,459 |
Did you know?
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 944 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vevey (20,147 residents), 0.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,172 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Corsier-sur-Vevey
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 | Corsier-sur-Vevey | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.2% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 999 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Corsier-sur-Vevey | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,819 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 662 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 24.1% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 848 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 8.8% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,709 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 56.3% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,496 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Corsier-sur-Vevey | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 74.5% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 212 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 5.8% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,613 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 9.8% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,074 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.4% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 893 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 136 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 820 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 405.9 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,730 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 22.8 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 916 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,589 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,449 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Corsier-sur-Vevey | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 226 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 683 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 189 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 773 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 54.6 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 1,353 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 65.1% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 950 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.7% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 749 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Corsier-sur-Vevey | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,954 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 478 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 564.9 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 363 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 64.4% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 860 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 33.5% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 492 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Corsier-sur-Vevey | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 32.7% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 201 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Corsier-sur-Vevey
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Corsier-sur-Vevey?
Corsier-sur-Vevey has 3,459 residents (2025), ranking 641 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Corsier-sur-Vevey?
Corsier-sur-Vevey covers 6.7 km², with a density of 513 people per km².
Is the population of Corsier-sur-Vevey growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Corsier-sur-Vevey went from 3,443 to 3,459, a change of +0.5%.
Where is Corsier-sur-Vevey?
Corsier-sur-Vevey is in Vaud. It belongs to District de la Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut (district). Latitude 46.467, longitude 6.850.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Corsier-sur-Vevey?
In Corsier-sur-Vevey, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 405.9 kW (2026), ranking 1,730 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Corsier-sur-Vevey?
In Corsier-sur-Vevey, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 8.8% (2026), ranking 1,709 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Corsier-sur-Vevey?
In Corsier-sur-Vevey, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,293 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Corsier-sur-Vevey?
The nearest to Corsier-sur-Vevey are Vevey (0.0 km), Corseaux (1.3 km), La Tour-de-Peilz (2.3 km), Jongny (2.3 km), Chardonne (3.3 km).