Montreux: population and statistics
Montreux has a population of 27,182 (2025) across 33.4 km², or 814 people per km². It ranks 34 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 27,182 residents
- 33.4 km²
- 814 people/km²
- 405 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Montreux ranks No. 3 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 46.0% in Montreux, compared with an average of 34.3% in Vaud and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,264 kWh a year here.
Montreux in numbers
Where is Montreux?
Population of Montreux over time
Montreux had 26,433 residents in 2015 and 27,182 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 26,090 |
| 2021 | 25,949 |
| 2022 | 26,230 |
| 2023 | 26,828 |
| 2024 | 26,955 |
| 2025 | 27,182 |
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,679 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Veytaux, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lausanne (145,596 residents), 24 km away.
All indicators for Montreux
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 | Montreux | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.2% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 821 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Montreux | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 15,926 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 25 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 34.3% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 435 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 12.4% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,622 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 52.2% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,613 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Montreux | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 84.0% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 50 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 4.7% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,673 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 7.4% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,258 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.8% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,069 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 531 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 77 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 239.8 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,780 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 101.2 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 79 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 3,722 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,766 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Montreux | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 2,105 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 38 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 2,427 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 33 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 89.3 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 302 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 70.9% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 461 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 24.8% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,284 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Montreux | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 12,830 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 68 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 472.0 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 556 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 90.8% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 64 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 8.5% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,618 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Montreux | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 46.0% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 27 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Montreux
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Montreux?
Montreux has 27,182 residents (2025), ranking 34 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Montreux?
Montreux covers 33.4 km², with a density of 814 people per km².
Is the population of Montreux growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Montreux went from 26,433 to 27,182, a change of +2.8%.
Where is Montreux?
Montreux is in Vaud. It belongs to District de la Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut (district). Latitude 46.435, longitude 6.912.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Montreux?
In Montreux, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 46.0% (2025), ranking 27 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Montreux?
In Montreux, “Dwellings” stands at 15,926 (2026), ranking 25 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Montreux?
In Montreux, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,264 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Montreux?
The nearest to Montreux are Veytaux (1.9 km), Blonay - Saint-Légier (3.6 km), La Tour-de-Peilz (3.9 km), Villeneuve (VD) (4.4 km), Noville (5.8 km).