Premier: population and statistics
Premier has a population of 233 (2025) across 6.1 km², or 38.1 people per km². It ranks 2,014 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +25.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 233 residents
- 6.1 km²
- 38 people/km²
- 850 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Premier ranks No. 272 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,258 kWh a year here.
Premier in numbers
Where is Premier?
Population of Premier over time
Premier had 185 residents in 2015 and 233 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 218 |
| 2021 | 233 |
| 2022 | 236 |
| 2023 | 233 |
| 2024 | 228 |
| 2025 | 233 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 857 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Romainmôtier-Envy (579 residents), 1.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,032 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Premier
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 | Premier | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 27.0% | 17.1% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Premier | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 120 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,036 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 64.2% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 5.0% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 76.7% | 52.6% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Premier | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 32.5% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.2% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 37.5% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 3.8% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 27 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,859 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,131 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 3.6 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,018 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 15,579 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Premier | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 21 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 2,013 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 16 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,977 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 68.7 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 31.2% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 37.5% | 26.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Premier | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 50 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,025 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 214.6 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 22.0% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 18.0% | 16.3% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Premier | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 9.4% | 34.3% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Premier
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Premier?
Premier has 233 residents (2025), ranking 2,014 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Premier?
Premier covers 6.1 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Premier growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Premier went from 185 to 233, a change of +25.9%.
Where is Premier?
Premier is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Jura-Nord vaudois (district). Latitude 46.704, longitude 6.446.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Premier?
In Premier, “Dwellings” stands at 120 (2026), ranking 2,036 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Premier?
In Premier, “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 3.6 GWh/year (2026), ranking 2,018 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Premier?
In Premier, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,258 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Premier?
The nearest to Premier are Romainmôtier-Envy (1.7 km), Bretonnières (2.1 km), Juriens (2.3 km), Croy (2.6 km), Lignerolle (3.3 km).