Fontaines-sur-Grandson: population and statistics
Fontaines-sur-Grandson has a population of 228 (2025) across 7.9 km², or 29.0 people per km². It ranks 2,019 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +19.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 228 residents
- 7.9 km²
- 29 people/km²
- 553 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Fontaines-sur-Grandson ranks No. 275 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,262 kWh a year here.
Fontaines-sur-Grandson in numbers
Where is Fontaines-sur-Grandson?
Population of Fontaines-sur-Grandson over time
Fontaines-sur-Grandson had 191 residents in 2015 and 228 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 219 |
| 2021 | 220 |
| 2022 | 214 |
| 2023 | 199 |
| 2024 | 219 |
| 2025 | 228 |
Did you know?
- “Establishments”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,101 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Fiez (421 residents), 0.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,048 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Fontaines-sur-Grandson
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 | Fontaines-sur-Grandson | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 12.7% | 17.1% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Fontaines-sur-Grandson | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 102 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,053 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 68.6% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 21.6% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 65.1% | 52.6% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Fontaines-sur-Grandson | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 56.9% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.8% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 19.6% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 14 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,994 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 829.5 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 2.8 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,058 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,237 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Fontaines-sur-Grandson | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 12 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 2,082 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 12 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 2,018 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 52.6 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 58.3% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 41.7% | 26.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Fontaines-sur-Grandson | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 23 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,094 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 100.9 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 39.1% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 0.0% | 16.3% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Fontaines-sur-Grandson | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.3% | 34.3% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Fontaines-sur-Grandson
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fontaines-sur-Grandson?
Fontaines-sur-Grandson has 228 residents (2025), ranking 2,019 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Fontaines-sur-Grandson?
Fontaines-sur-Grandson covers 7.9 km², with a density of 29 people per km².
Is the population of Fontaines-sur-Grandson growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Fontaines-sur-Grandson went from 191 to 228, a change of +19.4%.
Where is Fontaines-sur-Grandson?
Fontaines-sur-Grandson is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Jura-Nord vaudois (district). Latitude 46.833, longitude 6.617.
Establishments: what is the figure for Fontaines-sur-Grandson?
In Fontaines-sur-Grandson, “Establishments” stands at 12 (2024), ranking 2,082 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
Jobs: what is the figure for Fontaines-sur-Grandson?
In Fontaines-sur-Grandson, “Jobs” stands at 23 (2024), ranking 2,094 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Fontaines-sur-Grandson?
In Fontaines-sur-Grandson, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,262 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Fontaines-sur-Grandson?
The nearest to Fontaines-sur-Grandson are Fiez (0.0 km), Grandevent (1.3 km), Tévenon (1.6 km), Giez (1.9 km), Champagne (2.7 km).