Boncourt: population and statistics
Boncourt has a population of 1,159 (2025) across 9.0 km², or 128 people per km². It ranks 1,354 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,159 residents
- 9.0 km²
- 128 people/km²
- 383 m
Key points
Among the 50 municipalities in Jura, Boncourt ranks No. 18 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 89.3% in Boncourt, compared with an average of 75.3% in Jura and 56.9% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 31.8% in Boncourt, compared with an average of 23.3% in Jura and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,157 kWh a year here.
Boncourt in numbers
Where is Boncourt?
Population of Boncourt over time
Boncourt had 1,223 residents in 2015 and 1,159 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,195 |
| 2021 | 1,185 |
| 2022 | 1,205 |
| 2023 | 1,171 |
| 2024 | 1,170 |
| 2025 | 1,159 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Jura for “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,263 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Basse-Allaine, 5.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Porrentruy (6,597 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Boncourt
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 | Boncourt | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 31.8% | 23.3% | 20.7% | ranked 26 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Boncourt | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 733 | 42,518 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,245 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 35.2% | 31.6% | 23.3% | ranked 405 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 7.9% | 20.0% | 25.3% | ranked 1,738 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 89.3% | 75.3% | 69.5% | ranked 7 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Boncourt | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 70.6% | 57.3% | 53.5% | ranked 343 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 17.7% | 19.5% | 13.7% | ranked 687 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.6% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 1,385 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.4% | 4.1% | 1.4% | ranked 1,298 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 116 | 5,556 | 329,600 | ranked 944 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3,712 kW | 1,771 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 19 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 27.7 GWh/year | 1,000.0 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 743 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 23,934 kWh/inh. | 13,301 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 37 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Boncourt | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 113 | 6,862 | 728,011 | ranked 1,157 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 88 | 6,411 | 762,757 | ranked 1,244 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 75.9 | 85.3 | 64.9 | ranked 540 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 70.5% | 63.0% | 65.7% | ranked 478 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.0% | 31.4% | 29.0% | ranked 1,258 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Boncourt | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,788 | 47,549 | 5,679,518 | ranked 523 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1,543 | 632.5 | 362.9 | ranked 23 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 45.0% | 51.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,478 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 52.6% | 38.5% | 24.2% | ranked 106 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Boncourt | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.5% | 16.5% | 18.9% | ranked 1,369 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Boncourt
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Boncourt?
Boncourt has 1,159 residents (2025), ranking 1,354 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Boncourt?
Boncourt covers 9.0 km², with a density of 128 people per km².
Is the population of Boncourt growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Boncourt went from 1,223 to 1,159, a change of −5.2%.
Where is Boncourt?
Boncourt is in Jura. It belongs to District de Porrentruy (district). Latitude 47.500, longitude 7.017.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Boncourt?
In Boncourt, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 89.3% (2026), ranking 7 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Boncourt?
In Boncourt, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 31.8% (2025), ranking 26 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Boncourt?
In Boncourt, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,157 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Boncourt?
The nearest to Boncourt are Basse-Allaine (5.7 km), Damphreux-Lugnez (6.4 km), Bure (7.0 km), Courchavon (7.8 km), Coeuve (7.9 km).