Cudrefin: population and statistics
Cudrefin has a population of 1,915 (2025) across 15.5 km², or 124 people per km². It ranks 996 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +26.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,915 residents
- 15.5 km²
- 124 people/km²
- 457 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Cudrefin ranks No. 86 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 81.4% in Cudrefin, compared with an average of 52.6% in Vaud and 56.9% nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 9.6% in Cudrefin, compared with an average of 16.3% in Vaud and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,213 kWh a year here.
Cudrefin in numbers
Where is Cudrefin?
Population of Cudrefin over time
Cudrefin had 1,516 residents in 2015 and 1,915 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,780 |
| 2021 | 1,841 |
| 2022 | 1,875 |
| 2023 | 1,877 |
| 2024 | 1,885 |
| 2025 | 1,915 |
Did you know?
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,172 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vully-les-Lacs (3,689 residents), 3.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,852 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Cudrefin
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 | Cudrefin | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.3% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,476 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cudrefin | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,100 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 977 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 25.7% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 764 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 34.1% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 376 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 81.4% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 157 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cudrefin | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 43.4% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 1,272 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 14.2% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 883 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 17.6% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 644 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.4% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,292 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 219 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 456 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,530 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 506 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 23.2 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 903 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,094 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 506 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cudrefin | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 148 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 973 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 130 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 998 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 67.9 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 793 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 60.8% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,324 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 33.8% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 490 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cudrefin | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 387 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,303 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 202.1 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,555 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 70.0% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 655 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 9.6% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,573 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Cudrefin | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 16.9% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 1,074 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Cudrefin
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cudrefin?
Cudrefin has 1,915 residents (2025), ranking 996 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Cudrefin?
Cudrefin covers 15.5 km², with a density of 124 people per km².
Is the population of Cudrefin growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Cudrefin went from 1,516 to 1,915, a change of +26.3%.
Where is Cudrefin?
Cudrefin is in Vaud. It belongs to District de la Broye-Vully (district). Latitude 46.952, longitude 7.027.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Cudrefin?
In Cudrefin, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 81.4% (2026), ranking 157 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Cudrefin?
In Cudrefin, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 9.6% (2024), ranking 1,573 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Cudrefin?
In Cudrefin, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,213 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Cudrefin?
The nearest to Cudrefin are Vully-les-Lacs (3.1 km), Delley-Portalban (6.2 km), Mont-Vully (6.6 km), Faoug (6.6 km), Laténa (6.8 km).