Vallorbe: population and statistics
Vallorbe has a population of 4,413 (2025) across 23.2 km², or 190 people per km². It ranks 510 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +20.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,413 residents
- 23.2 km²
- 190 people/km²
- 794 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Vallorbe ranks No. 42 by population.
Oil or gas heating systems: 85.5% in Vallorbe, compared with an average of 72.6% in Vaud and 61.7% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 52.6% in Vallorbe, compared with an average of 25.9% in Vaud and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,210 kWh a year here.
Vallorbe in numbers
Where is Vallorbe?
Population of Vallorbe over time
Vallorbe had 3,654 residents in 2015 and 4,413 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,863 |
| 2021 | 3,907 |
| 2022 | 3,958 |
| 2023 | 4,097 |
| 2024 | 4,319 |
| 2025 | 4,413 |
Did you know?
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,248 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Ballaigues, 3.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Orbe (8,005 residents), 11 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,840 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Vallorbe
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 | Vallorbe | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.8% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,550 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vallorbe | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,369 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 507 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 52.6% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 94 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 24.0% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 983 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 52.2% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,612 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vallorbe | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 85.5% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 28 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.1% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,576 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 4.7% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,467 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.8% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 821 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 200 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 515 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 933.1 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,203 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 30.2 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 671 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,843 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,414 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vallorbe | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 262 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 585 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 282 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 541 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 63.9 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 946 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 61.0% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,306 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 35.5% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 364 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vallorbe | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,438 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 635 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 325.9 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,052 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 59.9% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,031 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 37.7% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 349 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Vallorbe | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 35.9% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 137 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Vallorbe
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vallorbe?
Vallorbe has 4,413 residents (2025), ranking 510 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Vallorbe?
Vallorbe covers 23.2 km², with a density of 190 people per km².
Is the population of Vallorbe growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Vallorbe went from 3,654 to 4,413, a change of +20.8%.
Where is Vallorbe?
Vallorbe is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Jura-Nord vaudois (district). Latitude 46.717, longitude 6.383.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Vallorbe?
In Vallorbe, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 85.5% (2026), ranking 28 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Vallorbe?
In Vallorbe, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 52.6% (2026), ranking 94 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vallorbe?
In Vallorbe, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,210 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vallorbe?
The nearest to Vallorbe are Ballaigues (3.1 km), Vaulion (3.7 km), Premier (5.0 km), Lignerolle (5.4 km), Juriens (6.3 km).