Prévonloup: population and statistics
Prévonloup has a population of 247 (2025) across 1.8 km², or 134 people per km². It ranks 1,996 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +43.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 247 residents
- 1.8 km²
- 134 people/km²
- 746 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Prévonloup ranks No. 266 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,278 kWh a year here.
Prévonloup in numbers
Where is Prévonloup?
Population of Prévonloup over time
Prévonloup had 172 residents in 2015 and 247 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 202 |
| 2021 | 215 |
| 2022 | 220 |
| 2023 | 226 |
| 2024 | 230 |
| 2025 | 247 |
Did you know?
- “Establishments”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 258 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Dompierre (VD), 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Billens-Hennens (910 residents), 2.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,112 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Prévonloup
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 | Prévonloup | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.0% | 17.1% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Prévonloup | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 117 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,038 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 40.2% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 45.3% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.0% | 52.6% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Prévonloup | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 72.3% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.6% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 12.8% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 26 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,866 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,846 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 3.0 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,053 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,984 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Prévonloup | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 14 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 2,062 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 7 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 2,068 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.3 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 28.6% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 71.4% | 26.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Prévonloup | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 33 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,065 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 133.6 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 27.3% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 24.2% | 16.3% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Prévonloup | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.6% | 34.3% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Prévonloup
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Prévonloup?
Prévonloup has 247 residents (2025), ranking 1,996 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Prévonloup?
Prévonloup covers 1.8 km², with a density of 134 people per km².
Is the population of Prévonloup growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Prévonloup went from 172 to 247, a change of +43.6%.
Where is Prévonloup?
Prévonloup is in Vaud. It belongs to District de la Broye-Vully (district). Latitude 46.700, longitude 6.883.
Establishments: what is the figure for Prévonloup?
In Prévonloup, “Establishments” stands at 14 (2024), ranking 2,062 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
Jobs: what is the figure for Prévonloup?
In Prévonloup, “Jobs” stands at 33 (2024), ranking 2,065 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Prévonloup?
In Prévonloup, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,278 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Prévonloup?
The nearest to Prévonloup are Dompierre (VD) (1.3 km), Lovatens (2.2 km), Billens-Hennens (2.2 km), Curtilles (2.5 km), Romont (FR) (2.7 km).