Donneloye: population and statistics
Donneloye has a population of 905 (2025) across 9.0 km², or 100 people per km². It ranks 1,524 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +18.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 905 residents
- 9.0 km²
- 100 people/km²
- 524 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Donneloye ranks No. 151 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 58.5% in Donneloye, compared with an average of 25.9% in Vaud and 22.4% nationally.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: 43.1% in Donneloye, compared with an average of 26.9% in Vaud and 26.1% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,263 kWh a year here.
Donneloye in numbers
Where is Donneloye?
Population of Donneloye over time
Donneloye had 766 residents in 2015 and 905 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 828 |
| 2021 | 891 |
| 2022 | 905 |
| 2023 | 919 |
| 2024 | 916 |
| 2025 | 905 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,262 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Cronay, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Yvonand (3,537 residents), 6.1 km away.
All indicators for Donneloye
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 | Donneloye | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.0% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,628 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Donneloye | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 393 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,647 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 58.5% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 44 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 15.5% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,487 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 69.9% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 886 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Donneloye | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 54.9% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 866 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.4% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,550 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 24.0% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 390 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 783 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 82 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,243 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,061 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,010 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 12.0 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,415 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 13,271 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 381 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Donneloye | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 81 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,401 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 58 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,501 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 64.1 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 938 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 53.4% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,653 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 43.1% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 94 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Donneloye | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 191 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,639 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 211.0 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,524 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 35.1% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,690 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 30.4% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 611 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Donneloye | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 15.2% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 1,178 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Donneloye
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Donneloye?
Donneloye has 905 residents (2025), ranking 1,524 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Donneloye?
Donneloye covers 9.0 km², with a density of 100 people per km².
Is the population of Donneloye growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Donneloye went from 766 to 905, a change of +18.1%.
Where is Donneloye?
Donneloye is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Jura-Nord vaudois (district). Latitude 46.750, longitude 6.717.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Donneloye?
In Donneloye, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 58.5% (2026), ranking 44 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: what is the figure for Donneloye?
In Donneloye, “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities” stands at 43.1% (2026), ranking 94 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 29.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Donneloye?
In Donneloye, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,263 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Donneloye?
The nearest to Donneloye are Cronay (1.3 km), Bioley-Magnoux (1.9 km), Démoret (2.5 km), Molondin (3.1 km), Cuarny (3.1 km).