Sainte-Croix: population and statistics
Sainte-Croix has a population of 5,156 (2025) across 39.4 km², or 131 people per km². It ranks 419 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,156 residents
- 39.4 km²
- 131 people/km²
- 1,232 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Sainte-Croix ranks No. 35 by population.
Heat pumps as main heating: 1.3% in Sainte-Croix, compared with an average of 6.9% in Vaud and 15.5% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 59.9% in Sainte-Croix, compared with an average of 25.9% in Vaud and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,186 kWh a year here.
Sainte-Croix in numbers
Where is Sainte-Croix?
Population of Sainte-Croix over time
Sainte-Croix had 4,785 residents in 2015 and 5,156 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,933 |
| 2021 | 4,941 |
| 2022 | 4,876 |
| 2023 | 5,068 |
| 2024 | 5,139 |
| 2025 | 5,156 |
Did you know?
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,522 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is La Côte-aux-Fées, 4.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Orbe (8,005 residents), 12 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,744 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Sainte-Croix
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 | Sainte-Croix | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.1% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 190 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sainte-Croix | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,514 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 307 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 59.9% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 36 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 6.5% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,761 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 53.3% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,584 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sainte-Croix | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 80.3% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 91 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 1.3% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,803 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 12.3% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 908 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.9% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,062 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 297 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 278 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 801.5 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,364 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 45.1 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 390 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,751 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,024 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sainte-Croix | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 384 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 368 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 337 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 449 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 65.4 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 882 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 57.0% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,544 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 36.8% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 290 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sainte-Croix | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,025 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 462 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 392.7 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 798 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 63.8% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 892 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 32.5% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 533 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Sainte-Croix | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 24.5% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 551 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Sainte-Croix
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sainte-Croix?
Sainte-Croix has 5,156 residents (2025), ranking 419 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Sainte-Croix?
Sainte-Croix covers 39.4 km², with a density of 131 people per km².
Is the population of Sainte-Croix growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Sainte-Croix went from 4,785 to 5,156, a change of +7.8%.
Where is Sainte-Croix?
Sainte-Croix is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Jura-Nord vaudois (district). Latitude 46.824, longitude 6.489.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Sainte-Croix?
In Sainte-Croix, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 1.3% (2026), ranking 1,803 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Sainte-Croix?
In Sainte-Croix, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 59.9% (2026), ranking 36 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sainte-Croix?
In Sainte-Croix, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,186 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sainte-Croix?
The nearest to Sainte-Croix are La Côte-aux-Fées (4.8 km), Vuiteboeuf (4.9 km), Baulmes (5.0 km), Bullet (5.6 km), Rances (6.6 km).