Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Le Chenit
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Tractors and farm equipment | 26 |
| Construction of buildings | 22 |
| Holiday homes, cabins and resorts | 20 |
| Other accommodation | 17 |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Corporate management | 14 |
| Shopping other | 11 |
| Other residential care | 11 |
| Shopping | 9 |
| Car repair | 9 |
| Beauty salons | 6 |
| Buses and trains | 6 |
Le Chenit Facts
| Area | 118.4 km² |
| Population | 4,814 |
| Male Population | 2,391 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 2,423 (50.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +29.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +20.5% |
| Median Age | 42.7 years (Male: 40.8, Female: 44.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $38,762 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Le Brassus, Sentier |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.60688, 6.23062 |
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Le Chenit Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,717 | 3,807 | 3,995 | 4,432 | 4,814 | 5,112 | 5,393 |
| Population Density | 31.4 / km² | 32.2 / km² | 33.7 / km² | 37.4 / km² | 40.7 / km² | 43.2 / km² | 45.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridLe Chenit Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 20.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Chenit | +29.5% | +26.5% | +20.5% |
| Vaud | — | — | — |
| Switzerland | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Le Chenit Median Age
Median Age: 42.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Chenit | 42.7 yrs | 44.5 yrs | 40.8 yrs |
| Vaud | 39.6 yrs | 40.8 yrs | 38.4 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Le Chenit Population Density
Population Density: 40.7 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Chenit | 4,814 | 118.4 km² | 40.7 / km² |
| Vaud | 776,756 | 3,211.7 km² | 242 / km² |
| Switzerland | 8.3 million | 41,281.4 km² | 200 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Le Chenit Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Le Chenit
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Le Chenit
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Le Chenit
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Le Chenit Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $38,239 | $38,587 | $52,537 | $49,719 | $30,269 | $30,625 | $34,516 | $38,762 |
| Total GDP | $76.2M | $83.9M | $118.6M | $115.8M | $74.6M | $81.2M | $97.2M | $111.7M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Le Chenit CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Chenit | 57,464 tn | 11.94 tn | 485.4 tons/km² |
| Vaud | 9,251,676 tn | 11.91 tn | 2,880.6 tons/km² |
| Switzerland | 96,432,235 tn | 11.67 tn | 2,336 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Le Chenit CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 57,464 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.94 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 485.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Low (2.5) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/1/17 | 8:10 AM | 4.1 | 60 km | 1,590 m | 7km E of Chatel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/16 | 11:17 PM | 3.8 | 80 km | 2,000 m | 11km WNW of Evionnaz, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 4/6/13 | 8:49 PM | 3.4 | 78.6 km | 2,000 m | 1km SSW of Poisy, France | usgs.gov |
| 3/29/06 | 9:49 AM | 3.6 | 60 km | 4,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 9/1/05 | 5:28 AM | 3 | 30.9 km | 200 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 7/28/04 | 4:25 PM | 3 | 82.3 km | 4,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 7/27/04 | 11:05 PM | 3.2 | 82.7 km | 3,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 2/23/04 | 5:31 PM | 4.4 | 74 km | 17,400 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 2/18/04 | 3:29 PM | 3.1 | 59 km | 11,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/18/04 | 2:31 PM | 3.8 | 59 km | 11,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Le Chenit
Le Chenit is a municipality in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland, located in the district of Jura-Nord Vaudois in the Vallée de Joux.
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