Montanaire: population and statistics
Montanaire has a population of 2,857 (2025) across 33.5 km², or 85.3 people per km². It ranks 756 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +18.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,857 residents
- 33.5 km²
- 85 people/km²
- 759 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Montanaire ranks No. 68 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 56.0% in Montanaire, compared with an average of 25.9% in Vaud and 22.4% nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 50.0% in Montanaire, compared with an average of 67.6% in Vaud and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,285 kWh a year here.
Montanaire in numbers
Where is Montanaire?
Population of Montanaire over time
Montanaire had 2,416 residents in 2015 and 2,857 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,777 |
| 2021 | 2,765 |
| 2022 | 2,819 |
| 2023 | 2,834 |
| 2024 | 2,860 |
| 2025 | 2,857 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,692 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Boulens, 2.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Moudon (6,827 residents), 4.9 km away.
All indicators for Montanaire
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 | Montanaire | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.4% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,471 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Montanaire | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,347 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 848 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 56.0% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 62 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 22.6% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,075 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 68.6% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 961 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Montanaire | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 63.3% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 584 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.0% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,323 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 14.4% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 792 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.6% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 579 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 268 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 331 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,344 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 130 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 47.3 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 364 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 16,552 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 180 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Montanaire | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 253 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 609 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 198 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 739 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 69.3 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 736 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 50.0% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,722 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 43.4% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 89 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Montanaire | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 789 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 945 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 276.2 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,262 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 54.8% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,207 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 21.8% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 992 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Montanaire | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.6% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 1,363 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Montanaire
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Montanaire?
Montanaire has 2,857 residents (2025), ranking 756 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Montanaire?
Montanaire covers 33.5 km², with a density of 85 people per km².
Is the population of Montanaire growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Montanaire went from 2,416 to 2,857, a change of +18.3%.
Where is Montanaire?
Montanaire is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Gros-de-Vaud (district). Latitude 46.667, longitude 6.733.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Montanaire?
In Montanaire, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 56.0% (2026), ranking 62 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Montanaire?
In Montanaire, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 50.0% (2026), ranking 1,722 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Montanaire?
In Montanaire, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,285 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Montanaire?
The nearest to Montanaire are Boulens (2.2 km), Jorat-Menthue (2.2 km), Bercher (3.5 km), Fey (4.1 km), Rossenges (4.2 km).