Montcherand: population and statistics
Montcherand has a population of 494 (2025) across 3.1 km², or 161 people per km². It ranks 1,816 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 494 residents
- 3.1 km²
- 161 people/km²
- 519 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Montcherand ranks No. 215 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,271 kWh a year here.
Montcherand in numbers
Where is Montcherand?
Population of Montcherand over time
Montcherand had 474 residents in 2015 and 494 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 505 |
| 2021 | 500 |
| 2022 | 496 |
| 2023 | 494 |
| 2024 | 489 |
| 2025 | 494 |
Did you know?
- “Establishments”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 430 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Orbe (8,005 residents), 1.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,084 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Montcherand
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 | Montcherand | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 14.8% | 17.1% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Montcherand | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 212 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,914 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 55.2% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 19.8% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 70.8% | 52.6% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Montcherand | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 74.2% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 3.3% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 9.2% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.8% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 44 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,642 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 995.6 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 5.2 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,902 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,425 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Montcherand | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 24 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,983 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 24 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,884 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 48.6 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 79.2% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 20.8% | 26.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Montcherand | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 98 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,885 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 198.4 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 58.2% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 24.5% | 16.3% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Montcherand | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 14.6% | 34.3% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Montcherand
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Montcherand?
Montcherand has 494 residents (2025), ranking 1,816 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Montcherand?
Montcherand covers 3.1 km², with a density of 161 people per km².
Is the population of Montcherand growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Montcherand went from 474 to 494, a change of +4.2%.
Where is Montcherand?
Montcherand is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Jura-Nord vaudois (district). Latitude 46.733, longitude 6.517.
Establishments: what is the figure for Montcherand?
In Montcherand, “Establishments” stands at 24 (2024), ranking 1,983 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Montcherand?
In Montcherand, “Dwellings” stands at 212 (2026), ranking 1,914 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Montcherand?
In Montcherand, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,271 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Montcherand?
The nearest to Montcherand are Orbe (1.5 km), Agiez (2.2 km), Valeyres-sous-Rances (2.2 km), Sergey (2.3 km), L'Abergement (3.1 km).