Le Bémont (JU): population and statistics
Le Bémont (JU) has a population of 299 (2025) across 11.6 km², or 25.7 people per km². It ranks 1,968 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 299 residents
- 11.6 km²
- 26 people/km²
- 980 m
Key points
Among the 50 municipalities in Jura, Le Bémont (JU) ranks No. 43 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,133 kWh a year here.
Le Bémont (JU) in numbers
Where is Le Bémont (JU)?
Population of Le Bémont (JU) over time
Le Bémont (JU) had 316 residents in 2015 and 299 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 324 |
| 2021 | 310 |
| 2022 | 308 |
| 2023 | 305 |
| 2024 | 308 |
| 2025 | 299 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Entities listed in the commercial register”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,630 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Saignelégier (2,528 residents), 2.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,532 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Le Bémont (JU)
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 | Le Bémont (JU) | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 27.4% | 23.3% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Le Bémont (JU) | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 170 | 42,518 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,969 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 57.6% | 31.6% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 1.8% | 20.0% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 74.4% | 75.3% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Le Bémont (JU) | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 49.6% | 57.3% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.8% | 19.5% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 35.8% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 4.1% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 23 | 5,556 | 329,600 | ranked 1,908 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,776 kW | 1,771 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 9.4 GWh/year | 1,000.0 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,598 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 31,304 kWh/inh. | 13,301 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Le Bémont (JU) | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 42 | 6,862 | 728,011 | ranked 1,779 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 18 | 6,411 | 762,757 | ranked 1,955 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 60.2 | 85.3 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 33.3% | 63.0% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 61.1% | 31.4% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Le Bémont (JU) | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 103 | 47,549 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,871 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 344.5 | 632.5 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 21.4% | 51.6% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 9.7% | 38.5% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Le Bémont (JU) | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 2.7% | 16.5% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Le Bémont (JU)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Le Bémont (JU)?
Le Bémont (JU) has 299 residents (2025), ranking 1,968 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Le Bémont (JU)?
Le Bémont (JU) covers 11.6 km², with a density of 26 people per km².
Is the population of Le Bémont (JU) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Le Bémont (JU) went from 316 to 299, a change of −5.4%.
Where is Le Bémont (JU)?
Le Bémont (JU) is in Jura. It belongs to District des Franches-Montagnes (district). Latitude 47.267, longitude 7.017.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Le Bémont (JU)?
In Le Bémont (JU), “Dwellings” stands at 170 (2026), ranking 1,969 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Le Bémont (JU)?
In Le Bémont (JU), “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 18 (2026), ranking 1,955 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Le Bémont (JU)?
In Le Bémont (JU), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,133 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Le Bémont (JU)?
The nearest to Le Bémont (JU) are Saignelégier (2.2 km), Montfaucon (3.1 km), Muriaux (3.1 km), Les Enfers (3.3 km), Soubey (5.2 km).