Yvonand: population and statistics
Yvonand has a population of 3,537 (2025) across 13.4 km², or 264 people per km². It ranks 628 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,537 residents
- 13.4 km²
- 264 people/km²
- 430 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Yvonand ranks No. 52 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 37.0% in Yvonand, compared with an average of 24.7% in Vaud and 24.6% nationally.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,894 kW in Yvonand, compared with an average of 784.6 kW in Vaud and 919.4 kW nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,266 kWh a year here.
Yvonand in numbers
Where is Yvonand?
Population of Yvonand over time
Yvonand had 3,156 residents in 2015 and 3,537 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,470 |
| 2021 | 3,507 |
| 2022 | 3,529 |
| 2023 | 3,536 |
| 2024 | 3,524 |
| 2025 | 3,537 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,874 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Rovray, 1.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Yverdon-les-Bains (30,590 residents), 8.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,064 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Yvonand
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 | Yvonand | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.6% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 927 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Yvonand | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,690 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 706 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 24.6% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 825 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 37.0% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 255 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 76.0% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 471 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Yvonand | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 53.0% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 923 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.9% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,416 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 11.7% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 944 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 5.5% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 428 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 262 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 346 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,894 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 264 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 30.4 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 667 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,589 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,056 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Yvonand | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 216 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 716 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 187 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 782 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 52.9 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 1,417 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) | 33.7% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 500 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Yvonand | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,176 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 742 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 332.5 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,022 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 72.0% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 583 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 24.7% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 868 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Yvonand | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 15.9% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 1,128 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Yvonand
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Yvonand?
Yvonand has 3,537 residents (2025), ranking 628 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Yvonand?
Yvonand covers 13.4 km², with a density of 264 people per km².
Is the population of Yvonand growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Yvonand went from 3,156 to 3,537, a change of +12.1%.
Where is Yvonand?
Yvonand is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Jura-Nord vaudois (district). Latitude 46.800, longitude 6.750.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Yvonand?
In Yvonand, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 37.0% (2026), ranking 255 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Yvonand?
In Yvonand, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,894 kW (2026), ranking 264 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Yvonand?
In Yvonand, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,266 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Yvonand?
The nearest to Yvonand are Rovray (1.8 km), Cheyres-Châbles (3.1 km), Chavannes-le-Chêne (3.2 km), Molondin (3.7 km), Chêne-Pâquier (3.9 km).