La Baroche: population and statistics
La Baroche has a population of 1,124 (2025) across 31.1 km², or 36.2 people per km². It ranks 1,377 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,124 residents
- 31.1 km²
- 36 people/km²
- 488 m
Key points
Among the 50 municipalities in Jura, La Baroche ranks No. 19 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 88.4% in La Baroche, compared with an average of 75.3% in Jura and 56.9% nationally.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 2,890 kW in La Baroche, compared with an average of 1,771 kW in Jura and 919.4 kW nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,143 kWh a year here.
La Baroche in numbers
Where is La Baroche?
Population of La Baroche over time
La Baroche had 1,184 residents in 2015 and 1,124 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,135 |
| 2021 | 1,126 |
| 2022 | 1,114 |
| 2023 | 1,134 |
| 2024 | 1,135 |
| 2025 | 1,124 |
Did you know?
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,352 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Cornol, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Alle (1,965 residents), 3.0 km away.
All indicators for La Baroche
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 | La Baroche | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.8% | 23.3% | 20.7% | ranked 215 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | La Baroche | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 664 | 42,518 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,317 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 46.2% | 31.6% | 23.3% | ranked 165 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 9.8% | 20.0% | 25.3% | ranked 1,689 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 88.4% | 75.3% | 69.5% | ranked 12 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | La Baroche | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 46.6% | 57.3% | 53.5% | ranked 1,155 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 14.8% | 19.5% | 13.7% | ranked 841 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 28.8% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 281 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | ranked 835 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 101 | 5,556 | 329,600 | ranked 1,073 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,890 kW | 1,771 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 58 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 26.2 GWh/year | 1,000.0 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 792 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 23,274 kWh/inh. | 13,301 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 47 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | La Baroche | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 109 | 6,862 | 728,011 | ranked 1,184 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 102 | 6,411 | 762,757 | ranked 1,145 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 90.7 | 85.3 | 64.9 | ranked 291 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 56.9% | 63.0% | 65.7% | ranked 1,548 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 35.3% | 31.4% | 29.0% | ranked 372 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | La Baroche | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 457 | 47,549 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,209 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 406.6 | 632.5 | 362.9 | ranked 751 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 62.8% | 51.6% | 63.6% | ranked 931 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 13.1% | 38.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,419 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | La Baroche | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 5.4% | 16.5% | 18.9% | ranked 1,747 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: La Baroche
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of La Baroche?
La Baroche has 1,124 residents (2025), ranking 1,377 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is La Baroche?
La Baroche covers 31.1 km², with a density of 36 people per km².
Is the population of La Baroche growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of La Baroche went from 1,184 to 1,124, a change of −5.1%.
Where is La Baroche?
La Baroche is in Jura. It belongs to District de Porrentruy (district). Latitude 47.417, longitude 7.167.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for La Baroche?
In La Baroche, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 88.4% (2026), ranking 12 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for La Baroche?
In La Baroche, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2,890 kW (2026), ranking 58 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in La Baroche?
In La Baroche, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,143 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border La Baroche?
The nearest to La Baroche are Cornol (1.9 km), Alle (3.0 km), Courgenay (3.1 km), Vendlincourt (3.9 km), Porrentruy (6.3 km).