Dompierre (VD): population and statistics
Dompierre (VD) has a population of 242 (2025) across 3.2 km², or 75.4 people per km². It ranks 2,000 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 242 residents
- 3.2 km²
- 75 people/km²
- 691 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Dompierre (VD) ranks No. 269 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,272 kWh a year here.
Dompierre (VD) in numbers
Where is Dompierre (VD)?
Population of Dompierre (VD) over time
Dompierre (VD) had 247 residents in 2015 and 242 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 245 |
| 2021 | 246 |
| 2022 | 248 |
| 2023 | 253 |
| 2024 | 240 |
| 2025 | 242 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 450 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Prévonloup, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Romont (FR) (6,276 residents), 3.2 km away.
All indicators for Dompierre (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 | Dompierre (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.1% | 17.1% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Dompierre (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 121 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,031 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 72.7% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 1.6% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.3% | 52.6% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Dompierre (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 60.5% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 2.6% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 31.6% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 26 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,866 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3,356 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 5.5 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,874 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 22,645 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Dompierre (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 28 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,940 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 19 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,941 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 78.5 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 47.4% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 52.6% | 26.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Dompierre (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 53 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,019 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 219.0 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 34.0% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 26.4% | 16.3% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Dompierre (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 14.5% | 34.3% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Dompierre (VD)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dompierre (VD)?
Dompierre (VD) has 242 residents (2025), ranking 2,000 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Dompierre (VD)?
Dompierre (VD) covers 3.2 km², with a density of 75 people per km².
Is the population of Dompierre (VD) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Dompierre (VD) went from 247 to 242, a change of −2.0%.
Where is Dompierre (VD)?
Dompierre (VD) is in Vaud. It belongs to District de la Broye-Vully (district). Latitude 46.711, longitude 6.880.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Dompierre (VD)?
In Dompierre (VD), “Dwellings” stands at 121 (2026), ranking 2,031 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Jobs: what is the figure for Dompierre (VD)?
In Dompierre (VD), “Jobs” stands at 53 (2024), ranking 2,019 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Dompierre (VD)?
In Dompierre (VD), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,272 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Dompierre (VD)?
The nearest to Dompierre (VD) are Prévonloup (1.3 km), Curtilles (2.6 km), Romont (FR) (3.2 km), Lucens (3.3 km), Lovatens (3.3 km).