Valeyres-sous-Montagny: population and statistics
Valeyres-sous-Montagny has a population of 717 (2025) across 2.3 km², or 316 people per km². It ranks 1,644 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 717 residents
- 2.3 km²
- 316 people/km²
- 474 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Valeyres-sous-Montagny ranks No. 170 by population.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 34.9 in Valeyres-sous-Montagny, compared with an average of 77.9 in Vaud and 83.6 nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 175.7 in Valeyres-sous-Montagny, compared with an average of 577.7 in Vaud and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,275 kWh a year here.
Valeyres-sous-Montagny in numbers
Where is Valeyres-sous-Montagny?
Population of Valeyres-sous-Montagny over time
Valeyres-sous-Montagny had 661 residents in 2015 and 717 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 713 |
| 2021 | 696 |
| 2022 | 703 |
| 2023 | 703 |
| 2024 | 707 |
| 2025 | 717 |
Did you know?
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 318 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Chamblon, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Grandson (3,390 residents), 3.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,100 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Valeyres-sous-Montagny
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 | Valeyres-sous-Montagny | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.8% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 888 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Valeyres-sous-Montagny | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 340 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,719 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 22.4% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 949 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 22.6% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,070 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 67.6% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,007 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Valeyres-sous-Montagny | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 60.0% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 691 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 13.8% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 894 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 8.2% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,181 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.5% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,232 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 80 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,260 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,236 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 789 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 5.7 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,865 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,922 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,187 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Valeyres-sous-Montagny | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 38 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,817 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 25 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,872 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.9 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 1,793 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 52.0% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,682 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 44.0% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 76 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Valeyres-sous-Montagny | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 126 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,804 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 175.7 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,645 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 54.8% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,206 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 32.5% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 533 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Valeyres-sous-Montagny | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 18.1% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 973 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Valeyres-sous-Montagny
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Valeyres-sous-Montagny?
Valeyres-sous-Montagny has 717 residents (2025), ranking 1,644 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Valeyres-sous-Montagny?
Valeyres-sous-Montagny covers 2.3 km², with a density of 316 people per km².
Is the population of Valeyres-sous-Montagny growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Valeyres-sous-Montagny went from 661 to 717, a change of +8.5%.
Where is Valeyres-sous-Montagny?
Valeyres-sous-Montagny is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Jura-Nord vaudois (district). Latitude 46.800, longitude 6.600.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Valeyres-sous-Montagny?
In Valeyres-sous-Montagny, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 34.9 (2026), ranking 1,793 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Valeyres-sous-Montagny?
In Valeyres-sous-Montagny, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 175.7 (2024), ranking 1,645 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Valeyres-sous-Montagny?
In Valeyres-sous-Montagny, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,275 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Valeyres-sous-Montagny?
The nearest to Valeyres-sous-Montagny are Chamblon (1.9 km), Novalles (2.2 km), Orges (2.2 km), Vugelles-La Mothe (2.2 km), Giez (2.2 km).