Valbroye: population and statistics
Valbroye has a population of 3,409 (2025) across 33.6 km², or 102 people per km². It ranks 651 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +15.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,409 residents
- 33.6 km²
- 102 people/km²
- 472 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Valbroye ranks No. 54 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 48.3% in Valbroye, compared with an average of 25.9% in Vaud and 22.4% nationally.
Heat pumps as main heating: 5.5% in Valbroye, compared with an average of 6.9% in Vaud and 15.5% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,262 kWh a year here.
Valbroye in numbers
Where is Valbroye?
Population of Valbroye over time
Valbroye had 2,961 residents in 2015 and 3,409 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,365 |
| 2021 | 3,349 |
| 2022 | 3,362 |
| 2023 | 3,405 |
| 2024 | 3,425 |
| 2025 | 3,409 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,702 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Henniez, 1.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Payerne (10,938 residents), 6.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,048 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Valbroye
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 | Valbroye | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.9% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,065 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Valbroye | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,693 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 702 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 48.3% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 135 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 23.4% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,015 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 67.1% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,037 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Valbroye | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 66.7% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 459 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 5.5% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,627 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 14.7% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 778 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 4.7% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 483 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 310 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 259 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,067 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 201 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 55.9 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 269 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 16,398 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 187 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Valbroye | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 277 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 545 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 230 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 660 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 67.5 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 810 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 63.9% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,063 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.3% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 970 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Valbroye | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,410 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 642 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 413.6 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 725 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 49.6% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,358 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 32.7% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 527 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Valbroye | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 23.7% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 583 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Valbroye
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Valbroye?
Valbroye has 3,409 residents (2025), ranking 651 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Valbroye?
Valbroye covers 33.6 km², with a density of 102 people per km².
Is the population of Valbroye growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Valbroye went from 2,961 to 3,409, a change of +15.1%.
Where is Valbroye?
Valbroye is in Vaud. It belongs to District de la Broye-Vully (district). Latitude 46.763, longitude 6.887.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Valbroye?
In Valbroye, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 48.3% (2026), ranking 135 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Valbroye?
In Valbroye, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 5.5% (2026), ranking 1,627 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Valbroye?
In Valbroye, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,262 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Valbroye?
The nearest to Valbroye are Henniez (1.5 km), Ménières (2.2 km), Trey (2.3 km), Villarzel (2.7 km), Surpierre (2.9 km).