Penthéréaz: population and statistics
Penthéréaz has a population of 446 (2025) across 5.7 km², or 78.5 people per km². It ranks 1,859 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 446 residents
- 5.7 km²
- 78 people/km²
- 604 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Penthéréaz ranks No. 227 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,276 kWh a year here.
Penthéréaz in numbers
Where is Penthéréaz?
Population of Penthéréaz over time
Penthéréaz had 389 residents in 2015 and 446 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 419 |
| 2021 | 416 |
| 2022 | 431 |
| 2023 | 438 |
| 2024 | 430 |
| 2025 | 446 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 796 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bavois (1,055 residents), 2.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,104 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Penthéréaz
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 | Penthéréaz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 13.4% | 17.1% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Penthéréaz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 195 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,941 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 49.2% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 20.5% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 60.2% | 52.6% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Penthéréaz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 49.4% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 16.9% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 18.0% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 50 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,561 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,058 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 6.7 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,788 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,978 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Penthéréaz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 32 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,890 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 35 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,743 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 78.5 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 68.6% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 20.0% | 26.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Penthéréaz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 108 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,851 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 242.2 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 37.0% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 37.0% | 16.3% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Penthéréaz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 7.6% | 34.3% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Penthéréaz
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Penthéréaz?
Penthéréaz has 446 residents (2025), ranking 1,859 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Penthéréaz?
Penthéréaz covers 5.7 km², with a density of 78 people per km².
Is the population of Penthéréaz growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Penthéréaz went from 389 to 446, a change of +14.7%.
Where is Penthéréaz?
Penthéréaz is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Gros-de-Vaud (district). Latitude 46.683, longitude 6.600.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Penthéréaz?
In Penthéréaz, “Dwellings” stands at 195 (2026), ranking 1,941 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Establishments: what is the figure for Penthéréaz?
In Penthéréaz, “Establishments” stands at 32 (2024), ranking 1,890 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Penthéréaz?
In Penthéréaz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,276 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Penthéréaz?
The nearest to Penthéréaz are Bavois (2.5 km), Chavornay (3.5 km), Goumoëns (3.7 km), Vuarrens (3.8 km), Oulens-sous-Echallens (3.9 km).