Courgenay: population and statistics
Courgenay has a population of 2,463 (2025) across 18.4 km², or 134 people per km². It ranks 858 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,463 residents
- 18.4 km²
- 134 people/km²
- 506 m
Key points
Among the 50 municipalities in Jura, Courgenay ranks No. 9 by population.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 4,776 kW in Courgenay, compared with an average of 1,771 kW in Jura and 919.4 kW nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 83.4% in Courgenay, compared with an average of 75.3% in Jura and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,142 kWh a year here.
Courgenay in numbers
Where is Courgenay?
Population of Courgenay over time
Courgenay had 2,262 residents in 2015 and 2,463 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,400 |
| 2021 | 2,412 |
| 2022 | 2,435 |
| 2023 | 2,453 |
| 2024 | 2,439 |
| 2025 | 2,463 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Jura for “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,583 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Cornol, 2.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Porrentruy (6,597 residents), 4.2 km away.
All indicators for Courgenay
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 | Courgenay | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.7% | 23.3% | 20.7% | ranked 577 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Courgenay | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,299 | 42,518 | 4,927,050 | ranked 875 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 27.7% | 31.6% | 23.3% | ranked 676 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 20.6% | 20.0% | 25.3% | ranked 1,208 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 83.4% | 75.3% | 69.5% | ranked 95 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Courgenay | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 57.2% | 57.3% | 53.5% | ranked 784 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 21.9% | 19.5% | 13.7% | ranked 480 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 10.4% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 1,032 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.3% | 4.1% | 1.4% | ranked 1,375 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 242 | 5,556 | 329,600 | ranked 388 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4,776 kW | 1,771 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 6 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 39.2 GWh/year | 1,000.0 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 479 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 15,916 kWh/inh. | 13,301 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 208 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Courgenay | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 182 | 6,862 | 728,011 | ranked 832 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 195 | 6,411 | 762,757 | ranked 752 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 79.2 | 85.3 | 64.9 | ranked 466 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 63.1% | 63.0% | 65.7% | ranked 1,144 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 32.8% | 31.4% | 29.0% | ranked 579 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Courgenay | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,034 | 47,549 | 5,679,518 | ranked 798 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 419.8 | 632.5 | 362.9 | ranked 703 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 43.1% | 51.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,525 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 48.9% | 38.5% | 24.2% | ranked 136 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Courgenay | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 11.4% | 16.5% | 18.9% | ranked 1,451 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Courgenay
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Courgenay?
Courgenay has 2,463 residents (2025), ranking 858 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Courgenay?
Courgenay covers 18.4 km², with a density of 134 people per km².
Is the population of Courgenay growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Courgenay went from 2,262 to 2,463, a change of +8.9%.
Where is Courgenay?
Courgenay is in Jura. It belongs to District de Porrentruy (district). Latitude 47.400, longitude 7.133.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Courgenay?
In Courgenay, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4,776 kW (2026), ranking 6 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Courgenay?
In Courgenay, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 83.4% (2026), ranking 95 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Courgenay?
In Courgenay, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,142 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Courgenay?
The nearest to Courgenay are Cornol (2.5 km), Alle (2.9 km), La Baroche (3.1 km), Fontenais (3.8 km), Porrentruy (4.2 km).