Yverdon-les-Bains: population and statistics
Yverdon-les-Bains has a population of 30,590 (2025) across 11.3 km², or 2,712 people per km². It ranks 27 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 30,590 residents
- 11.3 km²
- 2,712 people/km²
- 435 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Yverdon-les-Bains ranks No. 2 by population.
Oil or gas heating systems: 87.0% in Yverdon-les-Bains, compared with an average of 72.6% in Vaud and 61.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,264 kWh a year here.
Yverdon-les-Bains in numbers
Where is Yverdon-les-Bains?
Population of Yverdon-les-Bains over time
Yverdon-les-Bains had 29,700 residents in 2015 and 30,590 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 29,955 |
| 2021 | 29,662 |
| 2022 | 29,827 |
| 2023 | 30,202 |
| 2024 | 30,292 |
| 2025 | 30,590 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,580 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.7 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Montagny-près-Yverdon, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lausanne (145,596 residents), 27 km away.
All indicators for Yverdon-les-Bains
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 | Yverdon-les-Bains | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.5% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,313 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Yverdon-les-Bains | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 15,902 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 26 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 19.7% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,073 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 21.6% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,139 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 48.0% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,672 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Yverdon-les-Bains | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 87.0% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 17 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.0% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,579 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 1.9% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,703 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.5% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 866 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 702 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 38 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 641.7 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,545 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 165.7 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 24 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,416 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,622 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Yverdon-les-Bains | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 2,379 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 27 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 2,116 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 46 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 69.2 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 741 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.6% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 835 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 24.8% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,284 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Yverdon-les-Bains | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 21,410 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 35 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 699.9 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 207 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 83.0% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 241 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 15.7% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,307 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Yverdon-les-Bains | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 39.5% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 82 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Yverdon-les-Bains
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Yverdon-les-Bains?
Yverdon-les-Bains has 30,590 residents (2025), ranking 27 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Yverdon-les-Bains?
Yverdon-les-Bains covers 11.3 km², with a density of 2,712 people per km².
Is the population of Yverdon-les-Bains growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Yverdon-les-Bains went from 29,700 to 30,590, a change of +3.0%.
Where is Yverdon-les-Bains?
Yverdon-les-Bains is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Jura-Nord vaudois (district). Latitude 46.779, longitude 6.641.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Yverdon-les-Bains?
In Yverdon-les-Bains, “Dwellings” stands at 15,902 (2026), ranking 26 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Yverdon-les-Bains?
In Yverdon-les-Bains, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 87.0% (2026), ranking 17 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Yverdon-les-Bains?
In Yverdon-les-Bains, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,264 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Yverdon-les-Bains?
The nearest to Yverdon-les-Bains are Montagny-près-Yverdon (1.9 km), Pomy (3.1 km), Chamblon (3.2 km), Valeyres-sous-Ursins (3.2 km), Cheseaux-Noréaz (3.3 km).