Mathod: population and statistics
Mathod has a population of 740 (2025) across 6.6 km², or 112 people per km². It ranks 1,622 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +27.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 740 residents
- 6.6 km²
- 112 people/km²
- 445 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Mathod ranks No. 168 by population.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 35,338 kWh/inh. in Mathod, compared with an average of 6,985 kWh/inh. in Vaud and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 14.2% in Mathod, compared with an average of 17.1% in Vaud and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,275 kWh a year here.
Mathod in numbers
Where is Mathod?
Population of Mathod over time
Mathod had 582 residents in 2015 and 740 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 651 |
| 2021 | 654 |
| 2022 | 684 |
| 2023 | 710 |
| 2024 | 725 |
| 2025 | 740 |
Did you know?
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 923 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Suscévaz, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Baulmes (1,190 residents), 4.2 km away.
All indicators for Mathod
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 | Mathod | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 14.2% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,754 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mathod | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 389 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,651 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 40.6% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 269 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 39.6% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 163 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 55.0% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,536 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mathod | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 73.0% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 261 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 5.1% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,643 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 6.6% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,317 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.2% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 750 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 48 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,585 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,052 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,023 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 26.1 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 793 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 35,338 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 6 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mathod | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 47 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,731 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 51 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,574 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 68.9 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 755 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 74.5% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 221 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 17.6% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,688 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mathod | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 184 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,658 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 248.6 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,366 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 51.6% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,300 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 22.8% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 940 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Mathod | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 22.0% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 676 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Mathod
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mathod?
Mathod has 740 residents (2025), ranking 1,622 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Mathod?
Mathod covers 6.6 km², with a density of 112 people per km².
Is the population of Mathod growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Mathod went from 582 to 740, a change of +27.1%.
Where is Mathod?
Mathod is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Jura-Nord vaudois (district). Latitude 46.767, longitude 6.567.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Mathod?
In Mathod, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 35,338 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 6 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Mathod?
In Mathod, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 14.2% (2025), ranking 1,754 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mathod?
In Mathod, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,275 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mathod?
The nearest to Mathod are Suscévaz (1.3 km), Champvent (1.9 km), Treycovagnes (2.5 km), Chamblon (3.1 km), Valeyres-sous-Rances (3.1 km).