Jorat-Mézières: population and statistics
Jorat-Mézières has a population of 3,210 (2025) across 11.1 km², or 289 people per km². It ranks 685 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +16.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,210 residents
- 11.1 km²
- 289 people/km²
- 743 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Jorat-Mézières ranks No. 59 by population.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 11.2% in Jorat-Mézières, compared with an average of 16.3% in Vaud and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,315 kWh a year here.
Jorat-Mézières in numbers
Where is Jorat-Mézières?
Population of Jorat-Mézières over time
Jorat-Mézières had 2,759 residents in 2015 and 3,210 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,968 |
| 2021 | 3,093 |
| 2022 | 3,104 |
| 2023 | 3,177 |
| 2024 | 3,189 |
| 2025 | 3,210 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,553 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Corcelles-le-Jorat, 1.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Oron (6,447 residents), 5.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,260 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Jorat-Mézières
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-Mézières | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.5% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,456 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Jorat-Mézières | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,487 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 787 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 31.2% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 551 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 35.8% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 303 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 67.8% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 999 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Jorat-Mézières | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 60.9% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 654 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 15.3% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 811 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 7.6% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,246 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.6% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 688 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 285 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 298 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,528 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 508 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 32.5 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 618 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,137 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 772 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Jorat-Mézières | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 242 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 632 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 194 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 756 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 60.4 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 1,098 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 58.2% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,482 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 35.1% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 389 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Jorat-Mézières | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 958 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 847 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 298.4 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,168 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 74.8% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 482 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 11.2% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,506 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Jorat-Mézières | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 15.6% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 1,144 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Jorat-Mézières
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jorat-Mézières?
Jorat-Mézières has 3,210 residents (2025), ranking 685 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Jorat-Mézières?
Jorat-Mézières covers 11.1 km², with a density of 289 people per km².
Is the population of Jorat-Mézières growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Jorat-Mézières went from 2,759 to 3,210, a change of +16.3%.
Where is Jorat-Mézières?
Jorat-Mézières is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Lavaux-Oron (district). Latitude 46.596, longitude 6.770.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Jorat-Mézières?
In Jorat-Mézières, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 285 (2026), ranking 298 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Jorat-Mézières?
In Jorat-Mézières, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 11.2% (2024), ranking 1,506 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Jorat-Mézières?
In Jorat-Mézières, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,315 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Jorat-Mézières?
The nearest to Jorat-Mézières are Corcelles-le-Jorat (1.6 km), Ropraz (2.1 km), Montpreveyres (3.1 km), Vucherens (3.2 km), Vulliens (3.2 km).