Crans (VD): population and statistics
Crans (VD) has a population of 2,479 (2025) across 4.3 km², or 575 people per km². It ranks 849 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,479 residents
- 4.3 km²
- 575 people/km²
- 397 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Crans (VD) ranks No. 74 by population.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 138.0 in Crans (VD), compared with an average of 577.7 in Vaud and 622.5 nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 30.9% in Crans (VD), compared with an average of 34.3% in Vaud and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,281 kWh a year here.
Crans (VD) in numbers
Where is Crans (VD)?
Population of Crans (VD) over time
Crans (VD) had 2,172 residents in 2015 and 2,479 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,336 |
| 2021 | 2,383 |
| 2022 | 2,363 |
| 2023 | 2,439 |
| 2024 | 2,445 |
| 2025 | 2,479 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 604 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Céligny, 0.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Founex (3,764 residents), 1.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,124 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Crans (VD)
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 | Crans (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.5% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,311 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Crans (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,074 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 992 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 12.4% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,498 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 29.5% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 631 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 75.6% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 497 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Crans (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 49.6% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 1,048 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 13.1% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 947 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 3.9% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,538 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.8% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,099 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 200 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 515 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 806.6 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,357 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 19.4 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,043 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,818 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,212 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Crans (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 147 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 979 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 200 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 733 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 80.7 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 430 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 67.5% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 723 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.5% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 766 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Crans (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 342 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,359 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 138.0 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,757 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 84.8% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 186 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 11.1% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,510 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Crans (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 30.9% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 268 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Crans (VD)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Crans (VD)?
Crans (VD) has 2,479 residents (2025), ranking 849 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Crans (VD)?
Crans (VD) covers 4.3 km², with a density of 575 people per km².
Is the population of Crans (VD) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Crans (VD) went from 2,172 to 2,479, a change of +14.1%.
Where is Crans (VD)?
Crans (VD) is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Nyon (district). Latitude 46.350, longitude 6.200.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Crans (VD)?
In Crans (VD), “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 138.0 (2024), ranking 1,757 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Crans (VD)?
In Crans (VD), “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 30.9% (2025), ranking 268 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Crans (VD)?
In Crans (VD), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,281 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Crans (VD)?
The nearest to Crans (VD) are Céligny (0.0 km), Founex (1.9 km), Arnex-sur-Nyon (2.3 km), Bogis-Bossey (2.6 km), Chavannes-de-Bogis (2.6 km).