Les Breuleux: population and statistics
Les Breuleux has a population of 1,631 (2025) across 10.8 km², or 151 people per km². It ranks 1,108 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,631 residents
- 10.8 km²
- 151 people/km²
- 1,036 m
Key points
Among the 50 municipalities in Jura, Les Breuleux ranks No. 13 by population.
Share of jobs in services: 23.5% in Les Breuleux, compared with an average of 51.6% in Jura and 73.4% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 42.7% in Les Breuleux, compared with an average of 31.6% in Jura and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,143 kWh a year here.
Les Breuleux in numbers
Where is Les Breuleux?
Population of Les Breuleux over time
Les Breuleux had 1,617 residents in 2015 and 1,631 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,624 |
| 2021 | 1,602 |
| 2022 | 1,611 |
| 2023 | 1,642 |
| 2024 | 1,627 |
| 2025 | 1,631 |
Did you know?
- “Share of jobs in services”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,513 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Mont-Tramelan, 4.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Saignelégier (2,528 residents), 5.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,572 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Les Breuleux
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 Breuleux | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.0% | 23.3% | 20.7% | ranked 856 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Les Breuleux | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 890 | 42,518 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,112 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 42.7% | 31.6% | 23.3% | ranked 217 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 15.3% | 20.0% | 25.3% | ranked 1,502 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 65.4% | 75.3% | 69.5% | ranked 1,121 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Les Breuleux | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 58.7% | 57.3% | 53.5% | ranked 742 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 17.1% | 19.5% | 13.7% | ranked 718 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 12.4% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 903 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 7.4% | 4.1% | 1.4% | ranked 331 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 143 | 5,556 | 329,600 | ranked 767 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,868 kW | 1,771 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 276 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 22.6 GWh/year | 1,000.0 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 928 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 13,826 kWh/inh. | 13,301 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 351 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Les Breuleux | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 137 | 6,862 | 728,011 | ranked 1,029 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 129 | 6,411 | 762,757 | ranked 1,008 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 79.1 | 85.3 | 64.9 | ranked 468 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 62.0% | 63.0% | 65.7% | ranked 1,234 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 34.1% | 31.4% | 29.0% | ranked 465 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Les Breuleux | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,326 | 47,549 | 5,679,518 | ranked 667 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 813.0 | 632.5 | 362.9 | ranked 138 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 23.5% | 51.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,782 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 71.1% | 38.5% | 24.2% | ranked 13 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Les Breuleux | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 13.1% | 16.5% | 18.9% | ranked 1,328 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Les Breuleux
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Les Breuleux?
Les Breuleux has 1,631 residents (2025), ranking 1,108 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Les Breuleux?
Les Breuleux covers 10.8 km², with a density of 151 people per km².
Is the population of Les Breuleux growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Les Breuleux went from 1,617 to 1,631, a change of +0.9%.
Where is Les Breuleux?
Les Breuleux is in Jura. It belongs to District des Franches-Montagnes (district). Latitude 47.205, longitude 7.003.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Les Breuleux?
In Les Breuleux, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 23.5% (2024), ranking 1,782 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Les Breuleux?
In Les Breuleux, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 42.7% (2026), ranking 217 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Les Breuleux?
In Les Breuleux, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,143 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Les Breuleux?
The nearest to Les Breuleux are Mont-Tramelan (4.0 km), Le Noirmont (4.5 km), Saignelégier (5.0 km), Muriaux (5.2 km), Cormoret (5.2 km).