Basse-Vendline: population and statistics
Basse-Vendline has a population of 741 (2025) across 18.7 km², or 39.7 people per km². It ranks 1,620 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 741 residents
- 18.7 km²
- 40 people/km²
- 442 m
Key points
Among the 50 municipalities in Jura, Basse-Vendline ranks No. 25 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 33.3% in Basse-Vendline, compared with an average of 23.3% in Jura and 19.8% nationally.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 26,356 kWh/inh. in Basse-Vendline, compared with an average of 13,301 kWh/inh. in Jura and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,157 kWh a year here.
Basse-Vendline in numbers
Where is Basse-Vendline?
Population of Basse-Vendline over time
Basse-Vendline had 795 residents in 2015 and 741 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 782 |
| 2021 | 759 |
| 2022 | 742 |
| 2023 | 767 |
| 2024 | 736 |
| 2025 | 741 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,615 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Damphreux-Lugnez, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Alle (1,965 residents), 6.9 km away.
All indicators for Basse-Vendline
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 | Basse-Vendline | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 33.3% | 23.3% | 20.7% | ranked 20 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Basse-Vendline | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 536 | 42,518 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,457 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 52.0% | 31.6% | 23.3% | ranked 98 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 6.7% | 20.0% | 25.3% | ranked 1,758 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 80.7% | 75.3% | 69.5% | ranked 196 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Basse-Vendline | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 60.9% | 57.3% | 53.5% | ranked 650 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.7% | 19.5% | 13.7% | ranked 1,268 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 23.0% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 422 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.9% | 4.1% | 1.4% | ranked 1,046 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 60 | 5,556 | 329,600 | ranked 1,462 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,522 kW | 1,771 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 511 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 19.5 GWh/year | 1,000.0 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,033 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 26,356 kWh/inh. | 13,301 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 26 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Basse-Vendline | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 77 | 6,862 | 728,011 | ranked 1,437 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 59 | 6,411 | 762,757 | ranked 1,489 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 79.6 | 85.3 | 64.9 | ranked 452 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 67.8% | 63.0% | 65.7% | ranked 702 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 32.2% | 31.4% | 29.0% | ranked 638 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Basse-Vendline | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 448 | 47,549 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,219 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 604.6 | 632.5 | 362.9 | ranked 314 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 22.5% | 51.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,790 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 63.0% | 38.5% | 24.2% | ranked 35 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Basse-Vendline | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 14.2% | 16.5% | 18.9% | ranked 1,249 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Basse-Vendline
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Basse-Vendline?
Basse-Vendline has 741 residents (2025), ranking 1,620 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Basse-Vendline?
Basse-Vendline covers 18.7 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Basse-Vendline growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Basse-Vendline went from 795 to 741, a change of −6.8%.
Where is Basse-Vendline?
Basse-Vendline is in Jura. It belongs to District de Porrentruy (district). Latitude 47.487, longitude 7.141.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Basse-Vendline?
In Basse-Vendline, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 33.3% (2025), ranking 20 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Basse-Vendline?
In Basse-Vendline, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 26,356 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 26 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Basse-Vendline?
In Basse-Vendline, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,157 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Basse-Vendline?
The nearest to Basse-Vendline are Damphreux-Lugnez (3.2 km), Vendlincourt (4.1 km), Coeuve (4.9 km), Alle (6.9 km), La Baroche (8.0 km).