Valeyres-sous-Ursins: population and statistics
Valeyres-sous-Ursins has a population of 225 (2025) across 2.9 km², or 78.4 people per km². It ranks 2,022 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −8.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 225 residents
- 2.9 km²
- 78 people/km²
- 509 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Valeyres-sous-Ursins ranks No. 277 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,270 kWh a year here.
Valeyres-sous-Ursins in numbers
Where is Valeyres-sous-Ursins?
Population of Valeyres-sous-Ursins over time
Valeyres-sous-Ursins had 245 residents in 2015 and 225 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 241 |
| 2021 | 247 |
| 2022 | 241 |
| 2023 | 237 |
| 2024 | 235 |
| 2025 | 225 |
Did you know?
- “Entities listed in the commercial register”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 402 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pomy (903 residents), 1.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,080 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Valeyres-sous-Ursins
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-Ursins | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.2% | 17.1% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Valeyres-sous-Ursins | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 104 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,050 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 62.5% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 11.5% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 71.4% | 52.6% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Valeyres-sous-Ursins | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 70.2% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.0% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 10.5% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 24 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,891 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,004 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 3.8 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,007 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 16,711 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Valeyres-sous-Ursins | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 25 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,971 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 7 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 2,068 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 31.1 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 14.3% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 57.1% | 26.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Valeyres-sous-Ursins | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 40 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,048 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 177.8 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 37.5% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 25.0% | 16.3% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Valeyres-sous-Ursins | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 4.0% | 34.3% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Valeyres-sous-Ursins
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Valeyres-sous-Ursins?
Valeyres-sous-Ursins has 225 residents (2025), ranking 2,022 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Valeyres-sous-Ursins?
Valeyres-sous-Ursins covers 2.9 km², with a density of 78 people per km².
Is the population of Valeyres-sous-Ursins growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Valeyres-sous-Ursins went from 245 to 225, a change of −8.2%.
Where is Valeyres-sous-Ursins?
Valeyres-sous-Ursins is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Jura-Nord vaudois (district). Latitude 46.750, longitude 6.650.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Valeyres-sous-Ursins?
In Valeyres-sous-Ursins, “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 7 (2026), ranking 2,068 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Valeyres-sous-Ursins?
In Valeyres-sous-Ursins, “Dwellings” stands at 104 (2026), ranking 2,050 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Valeyres-sous-Ursins?
In Valeyres-sous-Ursins, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,270 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Valeyres-sous-Ursins?
The nearest to Valeyres-sous-Ursins are Pomy (1.7 km), Ursins (2.2 km), Belmont-sur-Yverdon (2.5 km), Cuarny (3.1 km), Yverdon-les-Bains (3.2 km).