Les Enfers: population and statistics
Les Enfers has a population of 145 (2025) across 7.1 km², or 20.4 people per km². It ranks 2,074 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 145 residents
- 7.1 km²
- 20 people/km²
- 956 m
Key points
Among the 50 municipalities in Jura, Les Enfers ranks No. 47 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,134 kWh a year here.
Les Enfers in numbers
Where is Les Enfers?
Population of Les Enfers over time
Les Enfers had 148 residents in 2015 and 145 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 149 |
| 2021 | 148 |
| 2022 | 156 |
| 2023 | 149 |
| 2024 | 151 |
| 2025 | 145 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Jura for “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 997 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Montfaucon (565 residents), 0.6 km away.
All indicators for Les Enfers
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 Enfers | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.6% | 23.3% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Les Enfers | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 76 | 42,518 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,078 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 65.8% | 31.6% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 2.6% | 20.0% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 58.0% | 75.3% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Les Enfers | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 55.3% | 57.3% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.4% | 19.5% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 36.2% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 4.1% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 13 | 5,556 | 329,600 | ranked 1,998 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,377 kW | 1,771 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 3.9 GWh/year | 1,000.0 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,999 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 26,966 kWh/inh. | 13,301 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Les Enfers | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 23 | 6,862 | 728,011 | ranked 1,992 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 14 | 6,411 | 762,757 | ranked 1,994 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 96.6 | 85.3 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 50.0% | 63.0% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 42.9% | 31.4% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Les Enfers | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 60 | 47,549 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,997 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 413.8 | 632.5 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 21.7% | 51.6% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 10.0% | 38.5% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Les Enfers | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 4.1% | 16.5% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Les Enfers
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Les Enfers?
Les Enfers has 145 residents (2025), ranking 2,074 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Les Enfers?
Les Enfers covers 7.1 km², with a density of 20 people per km².
Is the population of Les Enfers growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Les Enfers went from 148 to 145, a change of −2.0%.
Where is Les Enfers?
Les Enfers is in Jura. It belongs to District des Franches-Montagnes (district). Latitude 47.288, longitude 7.047.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Les Enfers?
In Les Enfers, “Dwellings” stands at 76 (2026), ranking 2,078 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Les Enfers?
In Les Enfers, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 13 (2026), ranking 1,998 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Les Enfers?
In Les Enfers, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,134 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Les Enfers?
The nearest to Les Enfers are Montfaucon (0.6 km), Soubey (2.5 km), Le Bémont (JU) (3.3 km), Saint-Brais (5.4 km), Saignelégier (5.6 km).