Fontenais: population and statistics
Fontenais has a population of 1,645 (2025) across 20.0 km², or 82.3 people per km². It ranks 1,100 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,645 residents
- 20.0 km²
- 82 people/km²
- 497 m
Key points
Among the 50 municipalities in Jura, Fontenais ranks No. 12 by population.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 155.0 in Fontenais, compared with an average of 632.5 in Jura and 622.5 nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 82.7% in Fontenais, compared with an average of 75.3% in Jura and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,148 kWh a year here.
Fontenais in numbers
Where is Fontenais?
Population of Fontenais over time
Fontenais had 1,671 residents in 2015 and 1,645 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,690 |
| 2021 | 1,697 |
| 2022 | 1,674 |
| 2023 | 1,647 |
| 2024 | 1,632 |
| 2025 | 1,645 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,800 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Porrentruy (6,597 residents), 1.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,592 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Fontenais
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 | Fontenais | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.3% | 23.3% | 20.7% | ranked 364 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fontenais | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 897 | 42,518 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,108 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 42.8% | 31.6% | 23.3% | ranked 215 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 12.5% | 20.0% | 25.3% | ranked 1,620 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 82.7% | 75.3% | 69.5% | ranked 112 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Fontenais | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 46.4% | 57.3% | 53.5% | ranked 1,164 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 33.5% | 19.5% | 13.7% | ranked 176 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 12.5% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 895 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.4% | 4.1% | 1.4% | ranked 717 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 149 | 5,556 | 329,600 | ranked 737 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,447 kW | 1,771 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 586 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 21.2 GWh/year | 1,000.0 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 964 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,906 kWh/inh. | 13,301 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 422 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fontenais | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 103 | 6,862 | 728,011 | ranked 1,236 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 91 | 6,411 | 762,757 | ranked 1,223 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 55.3 | 85.3 | 64.9 | ranked 1,332 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 57.1% | 63.0% | 65.7% | ranked 1,532 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 40.7% | 31.4% | 29.0% | ranked 145 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fontenais | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 255 | 47,549 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,500 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 155.0 | 632.5 | 362.9 | ranked 1,712 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 46.3% | 51.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,448 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 34.1% | 38.5% | 24.2% | ranked 476 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Fontenais | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 8.4% | 16.5% | 18.9% | ranked 1,622 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Fontenais
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fontenais?
Fontenais has 1,645 residents (2025), ranking 1,100 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Fontenais?
Fontenais covers 20.0 km², with a density of 82 people per km².
Is the population of Fontenais growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Fontenais went from 1,671 to 1,645, a change of −1.6%.
Where is Fontenais?
Fontenais is in Jura. It belongs to District de Porrentruy (district). Latitude 47.400, longitude 7.083.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fontenais?
In Fontenais, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 155.0 (2024), ranking 1,712 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Fontenais?
In Fontenais, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 82.7% (2026), ranking 112 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Fontenais?
In Fontenais, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,148 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Fontenais?
The nearest to Fontenais are Porrentruy (1.9 km), Courgenay (3.8 km), Courtedoux (4.4 km), Courchavon (4.5 km), Alle (4.5 km).