Jorat-Menthue: population and statistics
Jorat-Menthue has a population of 1,566 (2025) across 17.6 km², or 88.7 people per km². It ranks 1,144 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,566 residents
- 17.6 km²
- 89 people/km²
- 753 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Jorat-Menthue ranks No. 96 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 53.1% in Jorat-Menthue, compared with an average of 25.9% in Vaud and 22.4% nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 52.5% in Jorat-Menthue, compared with an average of 67.6% in Vaud and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,275 kWh a year here.
Jorat-Menthue in numbers
Where is Jorat-Menthue?
Population of Jorat-Menthue over time
Jorat-Menthue had 1,522 residents in 2015 and 1,566 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,602 |
| 2021 | 1,602 |
| 2022 | 1,563 |
| 2023 | 1,556 |
| 2024 | 1,574 |
| 2025 | 1,566 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,472 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Montanaire (2,857 residents), 2.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,100 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Jorat-Menthue
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 | Jorat-Menthue | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.8% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,547 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Jorat-Menthue | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 715 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,265 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 53.1% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 89 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 17.1% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,419 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 63.5% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,220 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Jorat-Menthue | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 56.2% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 825 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.8% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,069 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 12.9% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 876 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.5% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 584 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 138 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 800 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,921 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 253 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 21.7 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 953 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 13,851 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 346 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Jorat-Menthue | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 109 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,184 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 120 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,040 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 76.6 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 523 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 52.5% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,669 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 40.0% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 164 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Jorat-Menthue | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 348 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,355 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 222.2 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,475 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 47.4% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,431 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 37.4% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 359 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Jorat-Menthue | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 17.1% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 1,054 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Jorat-Menthue
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jorat-Menthue?
Jorat-Menthue has 1,566 residents (2025), ranking 1,144 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Jorat-Menthue?
Jorat-Menthue covers 17.6 km², with a density of 89 people per km².
Is the population of Jorat-Menthue growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Jorat-Menthue went from 1,522 to 1,566, a change of +2.9%.
Where is Jorat-Menthue?
Jorat-Menthue is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Gros-de-Vaud (district). Latitude 46.650, longitude 6.717.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Jorat-Menthue?
In Jorat-Menthue, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 53.1% (2026), ranking 89 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Jorat-Menthue?
In Jorat-Menthue, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 52.5% (2026), ranking 1,669 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Jorat-Menthue?
In Jorat-Menthue, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,275 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Jorat-Menthue?
The nearest to Jorat-Menthue are Montanaire (2.2 km), Poliez-Pittet (3.1 km), Boulens (3.7 km), Fey (3.8 km), Montilliez (3.8 km).