Croy: population and statistics
Croy has a population of 408 (2025) across 4.5 km², or 91.1 people per km². It ranks 1,892 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +21.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 408 residents
- 4.5 km²
- 91 people/km²
- 632 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Croy ranks No. 238 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,248 kWh a year here.
Croy in numbers
Where is Croy?
Population of Croy over time
Croy had 335 residents in 2015 and 408 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 397 |
| 2021 | 390 |
| 2022 | 386 |
| 2023 | 397 |
| 2024 | 403 |
| 2025 | 408 |
Did you know?
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 627 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Romainmôtier-Envy, 1.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Arnex-sur-Orbe (698 residents), 3.2 km away.
All indicators for Croy
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 | Croy | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 27.0% | 17.1% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Croy | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 204 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,930 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 57.4% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 20.1% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 59.5% | 52.6% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Croy | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 74.8% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 4.0% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 8.1% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 1.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 40 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,689 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,065 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 3.7 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,010 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,069 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Croy | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 25 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,971 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 27 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,846 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 66.2 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 48.1% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 40.7% | 26.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Croy | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 105 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,864 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 257.4 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 87.6% | 79.0% | 63.6% |
Society
| Indicator | Croy | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.8% | 34.3% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Croy
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Croy?
Croy has 408 residents (2025), ranking 1,892 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Croy?
Croy covers 4.5 km², with a density of 91 people per km².
Is the population of Croy growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Croy went from 335 to 408, a change of +21.8%.
Where is Croy?
Croy is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Jura-Nord vaudois (district). Latitude 46.694, longitude 6.476.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Croy?
In Croy, “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 3.7 GWh/year (2026), ranking 2,010 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
Establishments: what is the figure for Croy?
In Croy, “Establishments” stands at 25 (2024), ranking 1,971 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Croy?
In Croy, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,248 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Croy?
The nearest to Croy are Romainmôtier-Envy (1.0 km), Bofflens (2.0 km), Juriens (2.3 km), Premier (2.6 km), Bretonnières (2.6 km).