Bure: population and statistics
Bure has a population of 660 (2025) across 13.7 km², or 48.2 people per km². It ranks 1,681 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 660 residents
- 13.7 km²
- 48 people/km²
- 558 m
Key points
Among the 50 municipalities in Jura, Bure ranks No. 28 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 88.7% in Bure, compared with an average of 75.3% in Jura and 56.9% nationally.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 27,652 kWh/inh. in Bure, 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 1,158 kWh a year here.
Bure in numbers
Where is Bure?
Population of Bure over time
Bure had 690 residents in 2015 and 660 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 645 |
| 2021 | 633 |
| 2022 | 631 |
| 2023 | 631 |
| 2024 | 645 |
| 2025 | 660 |
Did you know?
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,917 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Basse-Allaine (1,182 residents), 3.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,632 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Bure
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 | Bure | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 29.2% | 23.3% | 20.7% | ranked 67 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bure | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 355 | 42,518 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,689 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 34.4% | 31.6% | 23.3% | ranked 434 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 16.9% | 20.0% | 25.3% | ranked 1,426 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 88.7% | 75.3% | 69.5% | ranked 10 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bure | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 53.5% | 57.3% | 53.5% | ranked 905 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 18.4% | 19.5% | 13.7% | ranked 631 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 13.3% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 859 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 4.3% | 4.1% | 1.4% | ranked 510 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 74 | 5,556 | 329,600 | ranked 1,312 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,921 kW | 1,771 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 55 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 18.2 GWh/year | 1,000.0 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,094 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 27,652 kWh/inh. | 13,301 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 21 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bure | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 56 | 6,862 | 728,011 | ranked 1,644 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 46 | 6,411 | 762,757 | ranked 1,633 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 69.7 | 85.3 | 64.9 | ranked 720 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 63.0% | 63.0% | 65.7% | ranked 1,150 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.4% | 31.4% | 29.0% | ranked 773 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bure | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 323 | 47,549 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,393 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 489.4 | 632.5 | 362.9 | ranked 515 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 47.7% | 51.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,425 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 38.4% | 38.5% | 24.2% | ranked 329 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Bure | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 4.4% | 16.5% | 18.9% | ranked 1,776 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Bure
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bure?
Bure has 660 residents (2025), ranking 1,681 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Bure?
Bure covers 13.7 km², with a density of 48 people per km².
Is the population of Bure growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bure went from 690 to 660, a change of −4.3%.
Where is Bure?
Bure is in Jura. It belongs to District de Porrentruy (district). Latitude 47.438, longitude 6.997.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Bure?
In Bure, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 88.7% (2026), ranking 10 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Bure?
In Bure, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 27,652 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 21 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bure?
In Bure, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,158 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bure?
The nearest to Bure are Basse-Allaine (3.0 km), Courtedoux (3.7 km), Courchavon (4.0 km), Fahy (4.3 km), Haute-Ajoie (6.1 km).