Courroux: population and statistics
Courroux has a population of 3,439 (2025) across 19.7 km², or 174 people per km². It ranks 643 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,439 residents
- 19.7 km²
- 174 people/km²
- 408 m
Key points
Among the 50 municipalities in Jura, Courroux ranks No. 5 by population.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 42.6% in Courroux, compared with an average of 38.5% in Jura and 22.0% nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 73.1% in Courroux, compared with an average of 63.0% in Jura and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,144 kWh a year here.
Courroux in numbers
Where is Courroux?
Population of Courroux over time
Courroux had 3,229 residents in 2015 and 3,439 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,313 |
| 2021 | 3,345 |
| 2022 | 3,313 |
| 2023 | 3,396 |
| 2024 | 3,443 |
| 2025 | 3,439 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,765 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Delémont (12,991 residents), 1.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,576 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Courroux
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 | Courroux | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.7% | 23.3% | 20.7% | ranked 737 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Courroux | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,727 | 42,518 | 4,927,050 | ranked 691 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 23.1% | 31.6% | 23.3% | ranked 910 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.1% | 20.0% | 25.3% | ranked 851 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 76.2% | 75.3% | 69.5% | ranked 462 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Courroux | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 65.5% | 57.3% | 53.5% | ranked 502 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 20.2% | 19.5% | 13.7% | ranked 555 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 6.9% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 1,292 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.3% | 4.1% | 1.4% | ranked 1,399 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 245 | 5,556 | 329,600 | ranked 379 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,736 kW | 1,771 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 357 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 33.4 GWh/year | 1,000.0 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 603 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,709 kWh/inh. | 13,301 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 840 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Courroux | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 238 | 6,862 | 728,011 | ranked 642 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 275 | 6,411 | 762,757 | ranked 554 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 80.0 | 85.3 | 64.9 | ranked 447 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 73.1% | 63.0% | 65.7% | ranked 299 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 22.9% | 31.4% | 29.0% | ranked 1,420 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Courroux | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 984 | 47,549 | 5,679,518 | ranked 829 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 286.1 | 632.5 | 362.9 | ranked 1,225 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 48.9% | 51.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,384 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 42.6% | 38.5% | 24.2% | ranked 246 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Courroux | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 16.8% | 16.5% | 18.9% | ranked 1,081 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Courroux
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Courroux?
Courroux has 3,439 residents (2025), ranking 643 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Courroux?
Courroux covers 19.7 km², with a density of 174 people per km².
Is the population of Courroux growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Courroux went from 3,229 to 3,439, a change of +6.5%.
Where is Courroux?
Courroux is in Jura. It belongs to District de Delémont (district). Latitude 47.367, longitude 7.367.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Courroux?
In Courroux, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 42.6% (2024), ranking 246 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Courroux?
In Courroux, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 73.1% (2026), ranking 299 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Courroux?
In Courroux, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,144 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Courroux?
The nearest to Courroux are Delémont (1.5 km), Rossemaison (2.2 km), Soyhières (3.7 km), Courrendlin (3.7 km), Val Terbi (3.8 km).