Les Bois: population and statistics
Les Bois has a population of 1,246 (2025) across 24.7 km², or 50.4 people per km². It ranks 1,298 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,246 residents
- 24.7 km²
- 50 people/km²
- 1,015 m
Key points
Among the 50 municipalities in Jura, Les Bois ranks No. 16 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Les Bois, compared with an average of 4.1% in Jura and 7.3% nationally.
Share of jobs in services: 25.9% in Les Bois, compared with an average of 51.6% in Jura and 73.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,145 kWh a year here.
Les Bois in numbers
Where is Les Bois?
Population of Les Bois over time
Les Bois had 1,195 residents in 2015 and 1,246 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,246 |
| 2021 | 1,270 |
| 2022 | 1,258 |
| 2023 | 1,252 |
| 2024 | 1,244 |
| 2025 | 1,246 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,459 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is La Ferrière, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Le Noirmont (1,936 residents), 4.7 km away.
All indicators for Les Bois
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 | Les Bois | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.9% | 23.3% | 20.7% | ranked 554 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Les Bois | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 660 | 42,518 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,322 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 47.1% | 31.6% | 23.3% | ranked 151 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 20.0% | 20.0% | 25.3% | ranked 1,243 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 73.0% | 75.3% | 69.5% | ranked 681 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Les Bois | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 50.6% | 57.3% | 53.5% | ranked 1,015 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.7% | 19.5% | 13.7% | ranked 1,265 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 27.6% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 311 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 4.1% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 115 | 5,556 | 329,600 | ranked 955 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,339 kW | 1,771 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 131 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 18.2 GWh/year | 1,000.0 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,095 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,607 kWh/inh. | 13,301 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 275 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Les Bois | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 132 | 6,862 | 728,011 | ranked 1,050 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 100 | 6,411 | 762,757 | ranked 1,160 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 80.3 | 85.3 | 64.9 | ranked 438 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 53.0% | 63.0% | 65.7% | ranked 1,657 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 41.0% | 31.4% | 29.0% | ranked 141 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Les Bois | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 532 | 47,549 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,138 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 427.0 | 632.5 | 362.9 | ranked 680 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 25.9% | 51.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,765 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 53.0% | 38.5% | 24.2% | ranked 99 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Les Bois | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 7.8% | 16.5% | 18.9% | ranked 1,659 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Les Bois
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Les Bois?
Les Bois has 1,246 residents (2025), ranking 1,298 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Les Bois?
Les Bois covers 24.7 km², with a density of 50 people per km².
Is the population of Les Bois growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Les Bois went from 1,195 to 1,246, a change of +4.3%.
Where is Les Bois?
Les Bois is in Jura. It belongs to District des Franches-Montagnes (district). Latitude 47.183, longitude 6.900.
District heating: what is the figure for Les Bois?
In Les Bois, “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 Les Bois?
In Les Bois, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 25.9% (2024), ranking 1,765 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Les Bois?
In Les Bois, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,145 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Les Bois?
The nearest to Les Bois are La Ferrière (4.4 km), Le Noirmont (4.7 km), Renan (BE) (6.7 km), Sonvilier (6.9 km), Les Breuleux (8.1 km).