Fiez: population and statistics
Fiez has a population of 421 (2025) across 6.8 km², or 61.6 people per km². It ranks 1,882 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: +0.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 421 residents
- 6.8 km²
- 62 people/km²
- 553 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Fiez ranks No. 231 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,262 kWh a year here.
Fiez in numbers
Where is Fiez?
Population of Fiez over time
Fiez had 420 residents in 2015 and 421 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 451 |
| 2021 | 442 |
| 2022 | 437 |
| 2023 | 436 |
| 2024 | 432 |
| 2025 | 421 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 957 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Fontaines-sur-Grandson, 0.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Tévenon (857 residents), 1.6 km away.
All indicators for Fiez
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 | Fiez | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.2% | 17.1% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Fiez | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 202 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,931 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 56.4% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 21.8% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 75.6% | 52.6% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Fiez | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 50.0% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.2% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 18.9% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 61 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,446 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,403 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 5.1 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,905 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,114 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Fiez | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 27 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,955 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 22 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,907 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 52.3 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 59.1% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 36.4% | 26.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Fiez | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 55 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,013 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 130.6 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 67.3% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 9.1% | 16.3% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Fiez | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 10.0% | 34.3% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Fiez
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fiez?
Fiez has 421 residents (2025), ranking 1,882 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Fiez?
Fiez covers 6.8 km², with a density of 62 people per km².
Is the population of Fiez growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Fiez went from 420 to 421, a change of +0.2%.
Where is Fiez?
Fiez is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Jura-Nord vaudois (district). Latitude 46.833, longitude 6.617.
Jobs: what is the figure for Fiez?
In Fiez, “Jobs” stands at 55 (2024), ranking 2,013 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
Establishments: what is the figure for Fiez?
In Fiez, “Establishments” stands at 27 (2024), ranking 1,955 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Fiez?
In Fiez, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,262 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Fiez?
The nearest to Fiez are Fontaines-sur-Grandson (0.0 km), Grandevent (1.3 km), Tévenon (1.6 km), Giez (1.9 km), Champagne (2.7 km).