Cuarny: population and statistics
Cuarny has a population of 244 (2025) across 4.6 km², or 53.5 people per km². It ranks 1,999 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 244 residents
- 4.6 km²
- 54 people/km²
- 561 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Cuarny ranks No. 268 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,243 kWh a year here.
Cuarny in numbers
Where is Cuarny?
Population of Cuarny over time
Cuarny had 215 residents in 2015 and 244 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 232 |
| 2021 | 245 |
| 2022 | 237 |
| 2023 | 242 |
| 2024 | 241 |
| 2025 | 244 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 639 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pomy (903 residents), 1.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,972 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Cuarny
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 | Cuarny | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.3% | 17.1% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Cuarny | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 122 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,028 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 76.2% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 18.9% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 68.5% | 52.6% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Cuarny | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 62.1% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 0.0% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 27.6% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 5.2% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 19 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,945 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 656.5 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 4.1 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,989 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 16,762 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Cuarny | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 29 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,924 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 15 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,985 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 61.5 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 60.0% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 40.0% | 26.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Cuarny | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 59 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,999 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 241.8 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 30.5% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 23.7% | 16.3% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Cuarny | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.7% | 34.3% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Cuarny
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cuarny?
Cuarny has 244 residents (2025), ranking 1,999 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Cuarny?
Cuarny covers 4.6 km², with a density of 54 people per km².
Is the population of Cuarny growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Cuarny went from 215 to 244, a change of +13.5%.
Where is Cuarny?
Cuarny is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Jura-Nord vaudois (district). Latitude 46.767, longitude 6.683.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Cuarny?
In Cuarny, “Dwellings” stands at 122 (2026), ranking 2,028 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Jobs: what is the figure for Cuarny?
In Cuarny, “Jobs” stands at 59 (2024), ranking 1,999 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Cuarny?
In Cuarny, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,243 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Cuarny?
The nearest to Cuarny are Pomy (1.4 km), Cheseaux-Noréaz (1.9 km), Villars-Epeney (2.2 km), Cronay (2.2 km), Valeyres-sous-Ursins (3.1 km).