Courchavon: population and statistics
Courchavon has a population of 332 (2025) across 6.2 km², or 53.3 people per km². It ranks 1,946 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 332 residents
- 6.2 km²
- 53 people/km²
- 500 m
Key points
Among the 50 municipalities in Jura, Courchavon ranks No. 41 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,117 kWh a year here.
Courchavon in numbers
Where is Courchavon?
Population of Courchavon over time
Courchavon had 300 residents in 2015 and 332 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 314 |
| 2021 | 304 |
| 2022 | 293 |
| 2023 | 314 |
| 2024 | 323 |
| 2025 | 332 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- “Entities listed in the commercial register”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 873 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Basse-Allaine (1,182 residents), 2.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,468 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Courchavon
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 | Courchavon | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.4% | 23.3% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Courchavon | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 165 | 42,518 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,983 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 45.5% | 31.6% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 18.8% | 20.0% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 88.3% | 75.3% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Courchavon | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 50.9% | 57.3% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 20.5% | 19.5% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 21.4% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.9% | 4.1% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 38 | 5,556 | 329,600 | ranked 1,714 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,069 kW | 1,771 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 5.3 GWh/year | 1,000.0 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,893 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 15,904 kWh/inh. | 13,301 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Courchavon | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 36 | 6,862 | 728,011 | ranked 1,845 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 24 | 6,411 | 762,757 | ranked 1,884 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 72.3 | 85.3 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 83.3% | 63.0% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 16.7% | 31.4% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Courchavon | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 176 | 47,549 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,679 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 530.1 | 632.5 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 24.4% | 51.6% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 61.9% | 38.5% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Courchavon | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 10.5% | 16.5% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Courchavon
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Courchavon?
Courchavon has 332 residents (2025), ranking 1,946 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Courchavon?
Courchavon covers 6.2 km², with a density of 53 people per km².
Is the population of Courchavon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Courchavon went from 300 to 332, a change of +10.7%.
Where is Courchavon?
Courchavon is in Jura. It belongs to District de Porrentruy (district). Latitude 47.433, longitude 7.050.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Courchavon?
In Courchavon, “Dwellings” stands at 165 (2026), ranking 1,983 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Courchavon?
In Courchavon, “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 5.3 GWh/year (2026), ranking 1,893 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Courchavon?
In Courchavon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,117 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Courchavon?
The nearest to Courchavon are Basse-Allaine (2.2 km), Courtedoux (2.8 km), Porrentruy (3.1 km), Bure (4.0 km), Coeuve (4.3 km).