Categories in Avenches
Car repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationNew car dealersTire ShopUsed car dealersClothing storesShipping CompanyArchitectsCarpenterConstruction of buildingsDry Wall ContractorFoundationGraphic DesignerMuseumsPhotographerTourist AttractionBakeriesCafesGrocery stores and supermarketsPizzaRestaurantsSwiss RestaurantLandscaperBanksInsurance AgencyAlternative medicineDentistsOsteopathPhysiotherapyBeauty salonsHair SalonManicures and pedicuresMassageBusiness Management ConsultantBusiness to Business ServiceCorporate Entities & OfficesReal Estate AgencyCosmetics StoreShoppingSupermarketWholesale storeCampgroundCourier ServiceHotels
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Avenches
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 32 | 30 years |
| Restaurants | 28 | — |
| Shopping | 23 | 29 years |
| Construction of buildings | 18 | — |
| Other construction | 16 | — |
| Car repair | 15 | — |
| All food and beverage | 14 | — |
| Museums | 13 | — |
| Health and medical | 13 | — |
| Hotels and motels | 11 | 29 years |
| Beauty salons | 10 | — |
| Education | 10 | — |
Avenches Facts
| Area | 2.1 km² |
| Population | 1,348 |
| Male Population | 672 (49.9%) |
| Female Population | 676 (50.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +44.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +39.5% |
| Median Age | 39.7 years (Male: 38.6, Female: 40.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $39,259 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Felsenau |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.88004, 7.04071 |
| Postal Codes | 1580 |
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Avenches Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 930 | 1,002 | 966 | 1,250 | 1,348 | 1,351 | 1,387 |
| Population Density | 437.6 / km² | 471.5 / km² | 454.6 / km² | 588.2 / km² | 634.4 / km² | 635.8 / km² | 652.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridAvenches Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 39.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avenches | +44.9% | +34.5% | +39.5% |
| Vaud | — | — | — |
| Switzerland | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Avenches Median Age
Median Age: 39.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avenches | 39.7 yrs | 40.8 yrs | 38.6 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)
Avenches Population Density
Population Density: 634 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avenches | 1,348 | 2.125 km² | 634 / 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
Avenches 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 Avenches
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Avenches
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
Avenches Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $45,542 | $46,915 | $54,042 | $55,947 | $37,086 | $36,354 | $37,601 | $39,259 |
| Total GDP | $218.2M | $242.6M | $293.7M | $328M | $242.2M | $261.6M | $287.7M | $304M |
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
Avenches CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avenches | 16,205 tn | 12.02 tn | 7,626.1 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
Avenches CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 16,205 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 12.02 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 7,626.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- 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 | 39.7 km | 1,590 m | 7km E of Chatel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 6/17/08 | 7:48 PM | 3.5 | 65.9 km | 4,800 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 5/25/06 | 8:18 AM | 3.1 | 45.5 km | 10,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 3/29/06 | 9:49 AM | 3.6 | 13.7 km | 4,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 3/16/05 | 3:41 AM | 3.1 | 57.9 km | 8,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/19/05 | 2:46 PM | 3.1 | 49.4 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 7/28/04 | 4:25 PM | 3 | 58.6 km | 4,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 7/27/04 | 11:05 PM | 3.2 | 59.3 km | 3,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 6/12/04 | 4:47 PM | 3 | 65.6 km | 8,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 5/30/04 | 9:46 AM | 3.2 | 65.6 km | 9,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Avenches
Avenches is a Swiss municipality in the canton of Vaud, located in the district of Broye-Vully.
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