Jongny: population and statistics
Jongny has a population of 1,918 (2025) across 2.2 km², or 888 people per km². It ranks 993 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +28.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,918 residents
- 2.2 km²
- 888 people/km²
- 766 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Jongny ranks No. 85 by population.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 141.3 in Jongny, compared with an average of 577.7 in Vaud and 622.5 nationally.
Oil or gas heating systems: 76.0% in Jongny, compared with an average of 72.6% in Vaud and 61.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,313 kWh a year here.
Jongny in numbers
Where is Jongny?
Population of Jongny over time
Jongny had 1,494 residents in 2015 and 1,918 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,671 |
| 2021 | 1,804 |
| 2022 | 1,842 |
| 2023 | 1,915 |
| 2024 | 1,928 |
| 2025 | 1,918 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 303 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.8 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Chardonne (3,383 residents), 1.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,252 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Jongny
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 | Jongny | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.4% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,338 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Jongny | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 930 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,089 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 12.2% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,508 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 37.7% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 225 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 70.5% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 846 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Jongny | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 76.0% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 183 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.3% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,199 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 6.4% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,330 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.2% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,433 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 143 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 767 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 649.9 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,533 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 11.3 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,459 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,912 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,551 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Jongny | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 86 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,359 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 90 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,234 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 46.9 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 1,614 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 57.8% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,508 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 38.9% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 207 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Jongny | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 271 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,473 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 141.3 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,750 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 85.6% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 169 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 11.1% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,512 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Jongny | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 25.9% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 489 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Jongny
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jongny?
Jongny has 1,918 residents (2025), ranking 993 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Jongny?
Jongny covers 2.2 km², with a density of 888 people per km².
Is the population of Jongny growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Jongny went from 1,494 to 1,918, a change of +28.4%.
Where is Jongny?
Jongny is in Vaud. It belongs to District de la Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut (district). Latitude 46.488, longitude 6.847.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Jongny?
In Jongny, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 141.3 (2024), ranking 1,750 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Jongny?
In Jongny, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 76.0% (2026), ranking 183 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Jongny?
In Jongny, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,313 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Jongny?
The nearest to Jongny are Chardonne (1.9 km), Corsier-sur-Vevey (2.3 km), Vevey (2.3 km), Attalens (2.5 km), Corseaux (2.5 km).