Le Chenit: population and statistics
Le Chenit has a population of 4,787 (2025) across 99.2 km², or 48.3 people per km². It ranks 462 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,787 residents
- 99.2 km²
- 48 people/km²
- 1,020 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Le Chenit ranks No. 40 by population.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,461 in Le Chenit, compared with an average of 577.7 in Vaud and 622.5 nationally.
Heat pumps as main heating: 4.4% in Le Chenit, compared with an average of 6.9% in Vaud and 15.5% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,221 kWh a year here.
Le Chenit in numbers
Where is Le Chenit?
Population of Le Chenit over time
Le Chenit had 4,644 residents in 2015 and 4,787 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,595 |
| 2021 | 4,565 |
| 2022 | 4,603 |
| 2023 | 4,707 |
| 2024 | 4,753 |
| 2025 | 4,787 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,892 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Le Lieu, 6.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gland (14,007 residents), 21 km away.
All indicators for Le Chenit
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 | Le Chenit | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.8% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 422 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Le Chenit | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,975 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 375 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 47.2% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 150 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 13.2% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,587 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 55.1% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,534 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Le Chenit | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 60.1% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 687 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 4.4% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,698 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 13.0% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 873 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 16.5% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 117 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 355 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 201 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,336 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 674 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 49.8 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 331 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,395 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 734 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Le Chenit | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 373 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 382 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 317 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 478 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 66.2 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 852 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 63.4% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,112 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.4% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 957 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Le Chenit | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 6,993 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 136 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1,461 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 26 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 34.5% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,697 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 64.3% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 30 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Le Chenit | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 27.8% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 399 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Le Chenit
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Le Chenit?
Le Chenit has 4,787 residents (2025), ranking 462 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Le Chenit?
Le Chenit covers 99.2 km², with a density of 48 people per km².
Is the population of Le Chenit growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Le Chenit went from 4,644 to 4,787, a change of +3.1%.
Where is Le Chenit?
Le Chenit is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Jura-Nord vaudois (district). Latitude 46.600, longitude 6.233.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Le Chenit?
In Le Chenit, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,461 (2024), ranking 26 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Le Chenit?
In Le Chenit, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 4.4% (2026), ranking 1,698 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Le Chenit?
In Le Chenit, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,221 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Le Chenit?
The nearest to Le Chenit are Le Lieu (6.7 km), L'Abbaye (8.5 km), Berolle (9.5 km), Saint-George (9.6 km), Montricher (10 km).