Essertines-sur-Yverdon: population and statistics
Essertines-sur-Yverdon has a population of 1,183 (2025) across 9.8 km², or 121 people per km². It ranks 1,337 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +25.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,183 residents
- 9.8 km²
- 121 people/km²
- 567 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Essertines-sur-Yverdon ranks No. 122 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 13.6% in Essertines-sur-Yverdon, compared with an average of 17.1% in Vaud and 19.8% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 49.4% in Essertines-sur-Yverdon, compared with an average of 25.9% in Vaud and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,256 kWh a year here.
Essertines-sur-Yverdon in numbers
Where is Essertines-sur-Yverdon?
Population of Essertines-sur-Yverdon over time
Essertines-sur-Yverdon had 946 residents in 2015 and 1,183 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,037 |
| 2021 | 1,059 |
| 2022 | 1,081 |
| 2023 | 1,104 |
| 2024 | 1,142 |
| 2025 | 1,183 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,370 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Suchy, 2.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Chavornay (5,375 residents), 5.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,024 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Essertines-sur-Yverdon
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 | Essertines-sur-Yverdon | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 13.6% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,780 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Essertines-sur-Yverdon | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 522 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,475 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 49.4% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 125 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 31.8% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 494 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 69.2% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 917 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Essertines-sur-Yverdon | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 53.8% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 893 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.6% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 994 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 15.7% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 728 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.5% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,273 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 98 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,097 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,309 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 701 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 14.4 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,271 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,172 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 501 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Essertines-sur-Yverdon | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 69 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,511 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 81 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,300 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 68.5 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 770 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 54.3% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,633 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 40.7% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 145 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Essertines-sur-Yverdon | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 203 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,606 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 171.6 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,655 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 62.6% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 937 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 19.2% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,142 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Essertines-sur-Yverdon | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 17.1% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 1,049 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Essertines-sur-Yverdon
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Essertines-sur-Yverdon?
Essertines-sur-Yverdon has 1,183 residents (2025), ranking 1,337 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Essertines-sur-Yverdon?
Essertines-sur-Yverdon covers 9.8 km², with a density of 121 people per km².
Is the population of Essertines-sur-Yverdon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Essertines-sur-Yverdon went from 946 to 1,183, a change of +25.1%.
Where is Essertines-sur-Yverdon?
Essertines-sur-Yverdon is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Gros-de-Vaud (district). Latitude 46.717, longitude 6.633.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Essertines-sur-Yverdon?
In Essertines-sur-Yverdon, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 13.6% (2025), ranking 1,780 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Essertines-sur-Yverdon?
In Essertines-sur-Yverdon, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 49.4% (2026), ranking 125 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Essertines-sur-Yverdon?
In Essertines-sur-Yverdon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,256 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Essertines-sur-Yverdon?
The nearest to Essertines-sur-Yverdon are Suchy (2.2 km), Ursins (3.1 km), Pailly (3.6 km), Orzens (3.8 km), Ependes (VD) (3.9 km).