Le Noirmont: population and statistics
Le Noirmont has a population of 1,936 (2025) across 20.4 km², or 94.9 people per km². It ranks 987 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,936 residents
- 20.4 km²
- 95 people/km²
- 990 m
Key points
Among the 50 municipalities in Jura, Le Noirmont ranks No. 11 by population.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 2,830 kW in Le Noirmont, compared with an average of 1,771 kW in Jura and 919.4 kW nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,156 in Le Noirmont, compared with an average of 632.5 in Jura and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,133 kWh a year here.
Le Noirmont in numbers
Where is Le Noirmont?
Population of Le Noirmont over time
Le Noirmont had 1,845 residents in 2015 and 1,936 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,914 |
| 2021 | 1,909 |
| 2022 | 1,902 |
| 2023 | 1,957 |
| 2024 | 1,934 |
| 2025 | 1,936 |
Did you know?
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,856 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Les Breuleux, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Saint-Imier (5,144 residents), 8.0 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 Noirmont
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 Noirmont | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.8% | 23.3% | 20.7% | ranked 1,078 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Le Noirmont | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,046 | 42,518 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,011 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 36.6% | 31.6% | 23.3% | ranked 366 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 21.3% | 20.0% | 25.3% | ranked 1,162 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 73.1% | 75.3% | 69.5% | ranked 674 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Le Noirmont | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 56.1% | 57.3% | 53.5% | ranked 828 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 17.9% | 19.5% | 13.7% | ranked 669 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 13.4% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 850 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 5.9% | 4.1% | 1.4% | ranked 410 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 167 | 5,556 | 329,600 | ranked 653 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,830 kW | 1,771 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 64 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 24.0 GWh/year | 1,000.0 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 875 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,397 kWh/inh. | 13,301 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 476 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Le Noirmont | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 185 | 6,862 | 728,011 | ranked 815 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 156 | 6,411 | 762,757 | ranked 890 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 80.6 | 85.3 | 64.9 | ranked 433 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 60.9% | 63.0% | 65.7% | ranked 1,314 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 32.7% | 31.4% | 29.0% | ranked 589 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Le Noirmont | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,238 | 47,549 | 5,679,518 | ranked 433 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1,156 | 632.5 | 362.9 | ranked 58 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 37.1% | 51.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,662 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 60.5% | 38.5% | 24.2% | ranked 46 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Le Noirmont | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 16.8% | 16.5% | 18.9% | ranked 1,076 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Le Noirmont
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Le Noirmont?
Le Noirmont has 1,936 residents (2025), ranking 987 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Le Noirmont?
Le Noirmont covers 20.4 km², with a density of 95 people per km².
Is the population of Le Noirmont growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Le Noirmont went from 1,845 to 1,936, a change of +4.9%.
Where is Le Noirmont?
Le Noirmont is in Jura. It belongs to District des Franches-Montagnes (district). Latitude 47.214, longitude 6.944.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Le Noirmont?
In Le Noirmont, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2,830 kW (2026), ranking 64 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Le Noirmont?
In Le Noirmont, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,156 (2024), ranking 58 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Le Noirmont?
In Le Noirmont, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,133 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Le Noirmont?
The nearest to Le Noirmont are Les Breuleux (4.5 km), Les Bois (4.7 km), Muriaux (5.0 km), Saignelégier (5.8 km), Saint-Imier (8.0 km).