Veytaux: population and statistics
Veytaux has a population of 1,009 (2025) across 6.8 km², or 149 people per km². It ranks 1,457 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +16.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,009 residents
- 6.8 km²
- 149 people/km²
- 420 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Veytaux ranks No. 141 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Veytaux, compared with an average of 5.5% in Vaud and 7.3% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 40.9% in Veytaux, compared with an average of 34.3% in Vaud and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,211 kWh a year here.
Veytaux in numbers
Where is Veytaux?
Population of Veytaux over time
Veytaux had 865 residents in 2015 and 1,009 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 952 |
| 2021 | 948 |
| 2022 | 975 |
| 2023 | 1,003 |
| 2024 | 1,038 |
| 2025 | 1,009 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 948 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Montreux (27,182 residents), 1.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,844 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Veytaux
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 | Veytaux | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.3% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,149 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Veytaux | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 711 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,268 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 31.2% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 550 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 7.7% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,743 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 47.0% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,691 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Veytaux | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 76.3% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 174 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 5.1% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,646 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 13.0% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 871 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 31 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,810 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 254.4 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,776 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 3.6 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,022 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 3,558 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,777 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Veytaux | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 76 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,449 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 81 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,300 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 80.3 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 438 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 75.3% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 180 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 22.2% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,462 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Veytaux | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 315 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,403 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 312.2 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,104 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 83.8% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 221 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 14.0% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,392 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Veytaux | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 40.9% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 64 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Veytaux
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Veytaux?
Veytaux has 1,009 residents (2025), ranking 1,457 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Veytaux?
Veytaux covers 6.8 km², with a density of 149 people per km².
Is the population of Veytaux growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Veytaux went from 865 to 1,009, a change of +16.6%.
Where is Veytaux?
Veytaux is in Vaud. It belongs to District de la Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut (district). Latitude 46.421, longitude 6.928.
District heating: what is the figure for Veytaux?
In Veytaux, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Veytaux?
In Veytaux, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 40.9% (2025), ranking 64 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Veytaux?
In Veytaux, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,211 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Veytaux?
The nearest to Veytaux are Montreux (1.9 km), Villeneuve (VD) (2.8 km), Noville (4.7 km), Blonay - Saint-Légier (5.5 km), La Tour-de-Peilz (5.6 km).