Haute-Sorne: population and statistics
Haute-Sorne has a population of 7,532 (2025) across 71.1 km², or 106 people per km². It ranks 264 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 7,532 residents
- 71.1 km²
- 106 people/km²
- 473 m
Key points
Among the 50 municipalities in Jura, Haute-Sorne ranks No. 2 by population.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 53.9% in Haute-Sorne, compared with an average of 38.5% in Jura and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,137 kWh a year here.
Haute-Sorne in numbers
Where is Haute-Sorne?
Population of Haute-Sorne over time
Haute-Sorne had 6,886 residents in 2015 and 7,532 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,167 |
| 2021 | 7,261 |
| 2022 | 7,319 |
| 2023 | 7,362 |
| 2024 | 7,453 |
| 2025 | 7,532 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Jura for “Photovoltaic installations”.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,952 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Boécourt, 2.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Delémont (12,991 residents), 8.2 km away.
All indicators for Haute-Sorne
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-Sorne | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.3% | 23.3% | 20.7% | ranked 810 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Haute-Sorne | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,924 | 42,518 | 4,927,050 | ranked 275 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 26.1% | 31.6% | 23.3% | ranked 743 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 19.9% | 20.0% | 25.3% | ranked 1,255 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 78.6% | 75.3% | 69.5% | ranked 296 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Haute-Sorne | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 57.5% | 57.3% | 53.5% | ranked 770 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 20.9% | 19.5% | 13.7% | ranked 526 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 14.0% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 820 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.9% | 4.1% | 1.4% | ranked 1,042 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 540 | 5,556 | 329,600 | ranked 73 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,562 kW | 1,771 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 477 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 80.1 GWh/year | 1,000.0 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 147 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,636 kWh/inh. | 13,301 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 705 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Haute-Sorne | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 533 | 6,862 | 728,011 | ranked 260 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 537 | 6,411 | 762,757 | ranked 272 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 71.3 | 85.3 | 64.9 | ranked 659 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 59.6% | 63.0% | 65.7% | ranked 1,397 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 35.2% | 31.4% | 29.0% | ranked 383 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Haute-Sorne | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 3,447 | 47,549 | 5,679,518 | ranked 288 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 457.6 | 632.5 | 362.9 | ranked 584 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 41.1% | 51.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,570 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 53.9% | 38.5% | 24.2% | ranked 88 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Haute-Sorne | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 17.4% | 16.5% | 18.9% | ranked 1,029 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Haute-Sorne
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Haute-Sorne?
Haute-Sorne has 7,532 residents (2025), ranking 264 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Haute-Sorne?
Haute-Sorne covers 71.1 km², with a density of 106 people per km².
Is the population of Haute-Sorne growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Haute-Sorne went from 6,886 to 7,532, a change of +9.4%.
Where is Haute-Sorne?
Haute-Sorne is in Jura. It belongs to District de Delémont (district). Latitude 47.339, longitude 7.246.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Haute-Sorne?
In Haute-Sorne, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 540 (2026), ranking 73 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Haute-Sorne?
In Haute-Sorne, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 53.9% (2024), ranking 88 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Haute-Sorne?
In Haute-Sorne, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,137 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Haute-Sorne?
The nearest to Haute-Sorne are Boécourt (2.5 km), Develier (3.1 km), Courtételle (5.5 km), Rebévelier (6.5 km), Bourrignon (6.8 km).