Châtillon (JU): population and statistics
Châtillon (JU) has a population of 500 (2025) across 5.3 km², or 93.8 people per km². It ranks 1,810 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 500 residents
- 5.3 km²
- 94 people/km²
- 520 m
Key points
Among the 50 municipalities in Jura, Châtillon (JU) ranks No. 34 by population.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 24.0 in Châtillon (JU), compared with an average of 85.3 in Jura and 83.6 nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 128.0 in Châtillon (JU), compared with an average of 632.5 in Jura and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,112 kWh a year here.
Châtillon (JU) in numbers
Where is Châtillon (JU)?
Population of Châtillon (JU) over time
Châtillon (JU) had 475 residents in 2015 and 500 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 485 |
| 2021 | 469 |
| 2022 | 471 |
| 2023 | 494 |
| 2024 | 475 |
| 2025 | 500 |
Did you know?
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 746 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Courtételle (2,784 residents), 1.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,448 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Châtillon (JU)
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 | Châtillon (JU) | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.0% | 23.3% | 20.7% | ranked 1,034 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Châtillon (JU) | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 236 | 42,518 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,877 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 25.4% | 31.6% | 23.3% | ranked 782 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 35.6% | 20.0% | 25.3% | ranked 311 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.1% | 75.3% | 69.5% | ranked 412 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Châtillon (JU) | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 50.0% | 57.3% | 53.5% | ranked 1,029 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 25.8% | 19.5% | 13.7% | ranked 349 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 16.7% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 680 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.5% | 4.1% | 1.4% | ranked 870 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 53 | 5,556 | 329,600 | ranked 1,529 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,088 kW | 1,771 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 971 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 4.9 GWh/year | 1,000.0 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,923 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,860 kWh/inh. | 13,301 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 817 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Châtillon (JU) | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 25 | 6,862 | 728,011 | ranked 1,971 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) | 24.0 | 85.3 | 64.9 | ranked 1,806 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 50.0% | 63.0% | 65.7% | ranked 1,722 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 50.0% | 31.4% | 29.0% | ranked 16 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Châtillon (JU) | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 64 | 47,549 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,988 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 128.0 | 632.5 | 362.9 | ranked 1,771 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 40.6% | 51.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,587 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 14.1% | 38.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,389 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Châtillon (JU) | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 7.8% | 16.5% | 18.9% | ranked 1,657 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Châtillon (JU)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Châtillon (JU)?
Châtillon (JU) has 500 residents (2025), ranking 1,810 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Châtillon (JU)?
Châtillon (JU) covers 5.3 km², with a density of 94 people per km².
Is the population of Châtillon (JU) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Châtillon (JU) went from 475 to 500, a change of +5.3%.
Where is Châtillon (JU)?
Châtillon (JU) is in Jura. It belongs to District de Delémont (district). Latitude 47.329, longitude 7.342.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Châtillon (JU)?
In Châtillon (JU), “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 24.0 (2026), ranking 1,806 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Châtillon (JU)?
In Châtillon (JU), “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 128.0 (2024), ranking 1,771 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Châtillon (JU)?
In Châtillon (JU), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,112 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Châtillon (JU)?
The nearest to Châtillon (JU) are Courtételle (1.8 km), Courrendlin (1.9 km), Rossemaison (2.4 km), Delémont (4.0 km), Roches (BE) (4.3 km).