Haute-Ajoie: population and statistics
Haute-Ajoie has a population of 1,063 (2025) across 36.4 km², or 29.2 people per km². It ranks 1,423 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,063 residents
- 36.4 km²
- 29 people/km²
- 606 m
Key points
Among the 50 municipalities in Jura, Haute-Ajoie ranks No. 21 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Haute-Ajoie, compared with an average of 4.1% in Jura and 7.3% nationally.
Share of jobs in services: 17.7% in Haute-Ajoie, compared with an average of 51.6% in Jura and 73.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,131 kWh a year here.
Haute-Ajoie in numbers
Where is Haute-Ajoie?
Population of Haute-Ajoie over time
Haute-Ajoie had 1,102 residents in 2015 and 1,063 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,096 |
| 2021 | 1,073 |
| 2022 | 1,052 |
| 2023 | 1,057 |
| 2024 | 1,064 |
| 2025 | 1,063 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,102 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Courtedoux, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Fontenais (1,645 residents), 6.5 km away.
All indicators for Haute-Ajoie
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 | Haute-Ajoie | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 31.3% | 23.3% | 20.7% | ranked 35 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Haute-Ajoie | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 698 | 42,518 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,283 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 56.5% | 31.6% | 23.3% | ranked 58 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 7.3% | 20.0% | 25.3% | ranked 1,752 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 88.2% | 75.3% | 69.5% | ranked 15 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Haute-Ajoie | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 46.9% | 57.3% | 53.5% | ranked 1,146 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.7% | 19.5% | 13.7% | ranked 1,080 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 29.2% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 274 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 4.1% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 98 | 5,556 | 329,600 | ranked 1,097 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,913 kW | 1,771 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 256 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 32.2 GWh/year | 1,000.0 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 625 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 30,254 kWh/inh. | 13,301 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 11 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Haute-Ajoie | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 109 | 6,862 | 728,011 | ranked 1,184 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) | 85.6 | 85.3 | 64.9 | ranked 349 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 56.0% | 63.0% | 65.7% | ranked 1,579 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 37.4% | 31.4% | 29.0% | ranked 263 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Haute-Ajoie | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 775 | 47,549 | 5,679,518 | ranked 953 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 729.1 | 632.5 | 362.9 | ranked 183 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 17.7% | 51.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,798 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 67.0% | 38.5% | 24.2% | ranked 21 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Haute-Ajoie | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 8.6% | 16.5% | 18.9% | ranked 1,615 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Haute-Ajoie
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Haute-Ajoie?
Haute-Ajoie has 1,063 residents (2025), ranking 1,423 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Haute-Ajoie?
Haute-Ajoie covers 36.4 km², with a density of 29 people per km².
Is the population of Haute-Ajoie growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Haute-Ajoie went from 1,102 to 1,063, a change of −3.5%.
Where is Haute-Ajoie?
Haute-Ajoie is in Jura. It belongs to District de Porrentruy (district). Latitude 47.383, longitude 7.000.
District heating: what is the figure for Haute-Ajoie?
In Haute-Ajoie, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Haute-Ajoie?
In Haute-Ajoie, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 17.7% (2024), ranking 1,798 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Haute-Ajoie?
In Haute-Ajoie, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,131 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Haute-Ajoie?
The nearest to Haute-Ajoie are Courtedoux (3.9 km), Grandfontaine (5.0 km), Fahy (5.3 km), Bure (6.1 km), Fontenais (6.5 km).