Grandevent: population and statistics
Grandevent has a population of 241 (2025) across 3.5 km², or 69.7 people per km². It ranks 2,006 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 241 residents
- 3.5 km²
- 70 people/km²
- 576 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Grandevent ranks No. 270 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,269 kWh a year here.
Grandevent in numbers
Where is Grandevent?
Population of Grandevent over time
Grandevent had 232 residents in 2015 and 241 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 226 |
| 2021 | 237 |
| 2022 | 237 |
| 2023 | 236 |
| 2024 | 241 |
| 2025 | 241 |
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 485 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Fiez (421 residents), 1.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,076 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Grandevent
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 | Grandevent | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.3% | 17.1% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Grandevent | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 115 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,042 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 33.0% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 20.0% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 84.6% | 52.6% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Grandevent | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 31.7% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.8% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 25.6% | 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) | 1,524 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 3.0 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,051 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,448 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Grandevent | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 13 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 2,071 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 21 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,914 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 87.1 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 61.9% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.6% | 26.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Grandevent | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 24 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,090 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 99.6 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 50.0% | 79.0% | 63.6% |
Society
| Indicator | Grandevent | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 18.7% | 34.3% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Grandevent
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grandevent?
Grandevent has 241 residents (2025), ranking 2,006 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Grandevent?
Grandevent covers 3.5 km², with a density of 70 people per km².
Is the population of Grandevent growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Grandevent went from 232 to 241, a change of +3.9%.
Where is Grandevent?
Grandevent is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Jura-Nord vaudois (district). Latitude 46.833, longitude 6.600.
Establishments: what is the figure for Grandevent?
In Grandevent, “Establishments” stands at 13 (2024), ranking 2,071 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
Jobs: what is the figure for Grandevent?
In Grandevent, “Jobs” stands at 24 (2024), ranking 2,090 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Grandevent?
In Grandevent, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,269 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Grandevent?
The nearest to Grandevent are Fiez (1.3 km), Fontaines-sur-Grandson (1.3 km), Novalles (2.2 km), Orges (2.2 km), Vugelles-La Mothe (2.2 km).