Montpreveyres: population and statistics
Montpreveyres has a population of 670 (2025) across 4.1 km², or 163 people per km². It ranks 1,674 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 670 residents
- 4.1 km²
- 163 people/km²
- 875 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Montpreveyres ranks No. 176 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Montpreveyres, compared with an average of 5.5% in Vaud and 7.3% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 13.1% in Montpreveyres, compared with an average of 17.1% in Vaud and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,305 kWh a year here.
Montpreveyres in numbers
Where is Montpreveyres?
Population of Montpreveyres over time
Montpreveyres had 626 residents in 2015 and 670 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 653 |
| 2021 | 662 |
| 2022 | 661 |
| 2023 | 639 |
| 2024 | 656 |
| 2025 | 670 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 577 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Savigny (3,600 residents), 2.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,220 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Montpreveyres
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 | Montpreveyres | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 13.1% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,790 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Montpreveyres | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 317 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,746 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 34.4% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 432 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 34.1% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 377 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 69.9% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 888 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Montpreveyres | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 62.9% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 599 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.3% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,109 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 14.5% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 785 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 54 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,514 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 955.6 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,161 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 5.4 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,884 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,045 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,167 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Montpreveyres | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 41 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,789 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 47 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,623 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 70.1 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 702 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.0% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 868 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 31.9% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 656 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Montpreveyres | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 142 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,763 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 211.9 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,522 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 76.1% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 439 of 1,804 |
Society
| Indicator | Montpreveyres | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 25.2% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 519 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Montpreveyres
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Montpreveyres?
Montpreveyres has 670 residents (2025), ranking 1,674 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Montpreveyres?
Montpreveyres covers 4.1 km², with a density of 163 people per km².
Is the population of Montpreveyres growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Montpreveyres went from 626 to 670, a change of +7.0%.
Where is Montpreveyres?
Montpreveyres is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Lavaux-Oron (district). Latitude 46.583, longitude 6.733.
District heating: what is the figure for Montpreveyres?
In Montpreveyres, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Montpreveyres?
In Montpreveyres, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 13.1% (2025), ranking 1,790 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Montpreveyres?
In Montpreveyres, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,305 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Montpreveyres?
The nearest to Montpreveyres are Savigny (2.2 km), Corcelles-le-Jorat (2.2 km), Jorat-Mézières (3.1 km), Ropraz (3.4 km), Froideville (3.6 km).