Provence: population and statistics
Provence has a population of 420 (2025) across 31.8 km², or 13.2 people per km². It ranks 1,883 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 420 residents
- 31.8 km²
- 13 people/km²
- 1,268 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Provence ranks No. 232 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,226 kWh a year here.
Provence in numbers
Where is Provence?
Population of Provence over time
Provence had 384 residents in 2015 and 420 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 392 |
| 2021 | 402 |
| 2022 | 403 |
| 2023 | 414 |
| 2024 | 409 |
| 2025 | 420 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,459 football pitches.
- Its population density is 17.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Mutrux, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is La Grande Béroche (9,363 residents), 6.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,904 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Provence
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 | Provence | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.1% | 17.1% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Provence | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 286 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,789 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 81.5% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 5.6% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 66.3% | 52.6% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Provence | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 37.6% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 0.7% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 44.0% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 3.5% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 32 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,800 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 558.0 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 9.8 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,573 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 23,357 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Provence | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 39 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,809 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 28 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,833 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 66.7 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 50.0% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 35.7% | 26.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Provence | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 200 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,619 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 476.2 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 57.0% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 17.0% | 16.3% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Provence | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 10.0% | 34.3% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Provence
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Provence?
Provence has 420 residents (2025), ranking 1,883 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Provence?
Provence covers 31.8 km², with a density of 13 people per km².
Is the population of Provence growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Provence went from 384 to 420, a change of +9.4%.
Where is Provence?
Provence is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Jura-Nord vaudois (district). Latitude 46.901, longitude 6.684.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Provence?
In Provence, “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 28 (2026), ranking 1,833 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Provence?
In Provence, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 32 (2026), ranking 1,800 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Provence?
In Provence, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,226 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Provence?
The nearest to Provence are Mutrux (3.2 km), La Grande Béroche (6.0 km), Concise (6.2 km), Val-de-Travers (6.4 km), Mauborget (6.9 km).