Bourrignon: population and statistics
Bourrignon has a population of 259 (2025) across 13.6 km², or 19.1 people per km². It ranks 1,987 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 259 residents
- 13.6 km²
- 19 people/km²
- 720 m
Key points
Among the 50 municipalities in Jura, Bourrignon ranks No. 45 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,143 kWh a year here.
Bourrignon in numbers
Where is Bourrignon?
Population of Bourrignon over time
Bourrignon had 266 residents in 2015 and 259 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 270 |
| 2021 | 265 |
| 2022 | 258 |
| 2023 | 261 |
| 2024 | 263 |
| 2025 | 259 |
Did you know?
- “Entities listed in the commercial register”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,898 football pitches.
- Its population density is 12.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Pleigne, 3.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Movelier (422 residents), 4.2 km away.
All indicators for Bourrignon
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 | Bourrignon | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.0% | 23.3% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Bourrignon | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 136 | 42,518 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,009 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 47.8% | 31.6% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 11.8% | 20.0% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 70.3% | 75.3% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Bourrignon | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 36.1% | 57.3% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 19.3% | 19.5% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 39.8% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 4.1% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 33 | 5,556 | 329,600 | ranked 1,782 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3,809 kW | 1,771 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 8.6 GWh/year | 1,000.0 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,646 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 33,205 kWh/inh. | 13,301 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Bourrignon | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 34 | 6,862 | 728,011 | ranked 1,863 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 12 | 6,411 | 762,757 | ranked 2,018 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 46.3 | 85.3 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.7% | 63.0% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 16.7% | 31.4% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Bourrignon | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 94 | 47,549 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,892 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 362.9 | 632.5 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 10.6% | 51.6% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 24.5% | 38.5% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Bourrignon | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 5.0% | 16.5% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Bourrignon
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bourrignon?
Bourrignon has 259 residents (2025), ranking 1,987 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Bourrignon?
Bourrignon covers 13.6 km², with a density of 19 people per km².
Is the population of Bourrignon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bourrignon went from 266 to 259, a change of −2.6%.
Where is Bourrignon?
Bourrignon is in Jura. It belongs to District de Delémont (district). Latitude 47.400, longitude 7.250.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Bourrignon?
In Bourrignon, “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 12 (2026), ranking 2,018 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Bourrignon?
In Bourrignon, “Dwellings” stands at 136 (2026), ranking 2,009 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bourrignon?
In Bourrignon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,143 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bourrignon?
The nearest to Bourrignon are Pleigne (3.1 km), Movelier (4.2 km), Mettembert (5.0 km), Develier (6.1 km), Boécourt (6.1 km).