Develier: population and statistics
Develier has a population of 1,397 (2025) across 12.5 km², or 112 people per km². It ranks 1,230 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,397 residents
- 12.5 km²
- 112 people/km²
- 509 m
Key points
Among the 50 municipalities in Jura, Develier ranks No. 14 by population.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 2,851 kW in Develier, compared with an average of 1,771 kW in Jura and 919.4 kW nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 572.7 in Develier, compared with an average of 632.5 in Jura and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,142 kWh a year here.
Develier in numbers
Where is Develier?
Population of Develier over time
Develier had 1,401 residents in 2015 and 1,397 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,371 |
| 2021 | 1,359 |
| 2022 | 1,360 |
| 2023 | 1,372 |
| 2024 | 1,393 |
| 2025 | 1,397 |
Did you know?
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,746 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Haute-Sorne (7,532 residents), 3.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,568 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Develier
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 | Develier | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.2% | 23.3% | 20.7% | ranked 821 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Develier | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 667 | 42,518 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,314 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 20.7% | 31.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,028 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 19.0% | 20.0% | 25.3% | ranked 1,307 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.5% | 75.3% | 69.5% | ranked 379 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Develier | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 56.8% | 57.3% | 53.5% | ranked 803 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 24.0% | 19.5% | 13.7% | ranked 409 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 12.0% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 929 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.5% | 4.1% | 1.4% | ranked 1,222 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 120 | 5,556 | 329,600 | ranked 923 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,851 kW | 1,771 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 62 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 20.5 GWh/year | 1,000.0 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,001 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,667 kWh/inh. | 13,301 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 269 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Develier | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 112 | 6,862 | 728,011 | ranked 1,167 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 105 | 6,411 | 762,757 | ranked 1,125 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 75.2 | 85.3 | 64.9 | ranked 559 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 61.0% | 63.0% | 65.7% | ranked 1,306 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 33.3% | 31.4% | 29.0% | ranked 525 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Develier | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 800 | 47,549 | 5,679,518 | ranked 937 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 572.7 | 632.5 | 362.9 | ranked 349 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 58.0% | 51.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,095 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 35.5% | 38.5% | 24.2% | ranked 418 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Develier | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 13.3% | 16.5% | 18.9% | ranked 1,311 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Develier
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Develier?
Develier has 1,397 residents (2025), ranking 1,230 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Develier?
Develier covers 12.5 km², with a density of 112 people per km².
Is the population of Develier growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Develier went from 1,401 to 1,397, a change of −0.3%.
Where is Develier?
Develier is in Jura. It belongs to District de Delémont (district). Latitude 47.350, longitude 7.283.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Develier?
In Develier, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2,851 kW (2026), ranking 62 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Develier?
In Develier, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 572.7 (2024), ranking 349 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Develier?
In Develier, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,142 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Develier?
The nearest to Develier are Haute-Sorne (3.1 km), Courtételle (3.3 km), Châtillon (JU) (5.0 km), Boécourt (5.0 km), Rossemaison (5.0 km).