Valeyres-sous-Rances: population and statistics
Valeyres-sous-Rances has a population of 569 (2025) across 6.3 km², or 89.7 people per km². It ranks 1,747 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 569 residents
- 6.3 km²
- 90 people/km²
- 498 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Valeyres-sous-Rances ranks No. 194 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Valeyres-sous-Rances, compared with an average of 5.5% in Vaud and 7.3% nationally.
Share of jobs in services: 25.8% in Valeyres-sous-Rances, compared with an average of 79.0% in Vaud and 73.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,272 kWh a year here.
Valeyres-sous-Rances in numbers
Where is Valeyres-sous-Rances?
Population of Valeyres-sous-Rances over time
Valeyres-sous-Rances had 601 residents in 2015 and 569 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 610 |
| 2021 | 613 |
| 2022 | 606 |
| 2023 | 583 |
| 2024 | 578 |
| 2025 | 569 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 888 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Montcherand, 2.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Orbe (8,005 residents), 2.8 km away.
All indicators for Valeyres-sous-Rances
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-Rances | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.3% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,350 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Valeyres-sous-Rances | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 266 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,825 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 58.3% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 47 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 15.4% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,491 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 68.8% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 941 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Valeyres-sous-Rances | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 57.3% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 778 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.7% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,524 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 9.8% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,074 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 58 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,484 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,249 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 779 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 7.0 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,759 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,302 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 489 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Valeyres-sous-Rances | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 63 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,578 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 49 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,596 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 86.1 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 342 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 71.4% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 419 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 22.4% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,447 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Valeyres-sous-Rances | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 213 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,589 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 374.3 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 863 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 25.8% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,768 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 47.0% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 166 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Valeyres-sous-Rances | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 11.9% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 1,418 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Valeyres-sous-Rances
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Valeyres-sous-Rances?
Valeyres-sous-Rances has 569 residents (2025), ranking 1,747 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Valeyres-sous-Rances?
Valeyres-sous-Rances covers 6.3 km², with a density of 90 people per km².
Is the population of Valeyres-sous-Rances growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Valeyres-sous-Rances went from 601 to 569, a change of −5.3%.
Where is Valeyres-sous-Rances?
Valeyres-sous-Rances is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Jura-Nord vaudois (district). Latitude 46.750, longitude 6.533.
District heating: what is the figure for Valeyres-sous-Rances?
In Valeyres-sous-Rances, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Valeyres-sous-Rances?
In Valeyres-sous-Rances, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 25.8% (2024), ranking 1,768 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Valeyres-sous-Rances?
In Valeyres-sous-Rances, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,272 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Valeyres-sous-Rances?
The nearest to Valeyres-sous-Rances are Montcherand (2.2 km), Sergey (2.5 km), Rances (2.6 km), Orbe (2.8 km), Mathod (3.1 km).