Cronay: population and statistics
Cronay has a population of 433 (2025) across 6.6 km², or 65.5 people per km². It ranks 1,871 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +19.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 433 residents
- 6.6 km²
- 66 people/km²
- 551 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Cronay ranks No. 230 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,268 kWh a year here.
Cronay in numbers
Where is Cronay?
Population of Cronay over time
Cronay had 364 residents in 2015 and 433 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 396 |
| 2021 | 403 |
| 2022 | 410 |
| 2023 | 422 |
| 2024 | 426 |
| 2025 | 433 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 926 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Donneloye (905 residents), 1.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,072 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Cronay
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 | Cronay | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.6% | 17.1% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Cronay | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 208 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,921 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 63.0% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 21.1% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 70.9% | 52.6% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Cronay | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 60.7% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 2.7% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 20.5% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 3.6% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 42 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,665 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3,082 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 6.5 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,802 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 15,058 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Cronay | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 31 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,906 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 23 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,895 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 53.1 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 56.5% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 39.1% | 26.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Cronay | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 76 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,959 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 175.5 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 36.8% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 6.6% | 16.3% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Cronay | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 7.2% | 34.3% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Cronay
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cronay?
Cronay has 433 residents (2025), ranking 1,871 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Cronay?
Cronay covers 6.6 km², with a density of 66 people per km².
Is the population of Cronay growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Cronay went from 364 to 433, a change of +19.0%.
Where is Cronay?
Cronay is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Jura-Nord vaudois (district). Latitude 46.750, longitude 6.700.
Jobs: what is the figure for Cronay?
In Cronay, “Jobs” stands at 76 (2024), ranking 1,959 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Cronay?
In Cronay, “Dwellings” stands at 208 (2026), ranking 1,921 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Cronay?
In Cronay, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,268 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Cronay?
The nearest to Cronay are Donneloye (1.3 km), Cuarny (2.2 km), Bioley-Magnoux (2.2 km), Pomy (2.5 km), Ursins (3.1 km).