Les Genevez (JU): population and statistics
Les Genevez (JU) has a population of 518 (2025) across 13.6 km², or 38.0 people per km². It ranks 1,792 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 518 residents
- 13.6 km²
- 38 people/km²
- 1,054 m
Key points
Among the 50 municipalities in Jura, Les Genevez (JU) ranks No. 32 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 5.6% in Les Genevez (JU), compared with an average of 16.5% in Jura and 27.7% nationally.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 20,656 kWh/inh. in Les Genevez (JU), compared with an average of 13,301 kWh/inh. in Jura and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,153 kWh a year here.
Les Genevez (JU) in numbers
Where is Les Genevez (JU)?
Population of Les Genevez (JU) over time
Les Genevez (JU) had 513 residents in 2015 and 518 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 516 |
| 2021 | 518 |
| 2022 | 510 |
| 2023 | 510 |
| 2024 | 516 |
| 2025 | 518 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Jura for “Elevation”.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,909 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Lajoux (JU), 3.4 km away.
All indicators for Les Genevez (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 | Les Genevez (JU) | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.4% | 23.3% | 20.7% | ranked 467 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Les Genevez (JU) | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 303 | 42,518 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,765 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 42.6% | 31.6% | 23.3% | ranked 222 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 15.8% | 20.0% | 25.3% | ranked 1,473 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 82.8% | 75.3% | 69.5% | ranked 109 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Les Genevez (JU) | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 52.5% | 57.3% | 53.5% | ranked 942 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 16.3% | 19.5% | 13.7% | ranked 754 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 23.0% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 426 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.5% | 4.1% | 1.4% | ranked 1,232 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 45 | 5,556 | 329,600 | ranked 1,625 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,478 kW | 1,771 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 554 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 10.7 GWh/year | 1,000.0 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,498 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 20,656 kWh/inh. | 13,301 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 81 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Les Genevez (JU) | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 55 | 6,862 | 728,011 | ranked 1,652 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 41 | 6,411 | 762,757 | ranked 1,689 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 79.2 | 85.3 | 64.9 | ranked 466 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 61.0% | 63.0% | 65.7% | ranked 1,306 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 Genevez (JU) | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 352 | 47,549 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,349 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 679.5 | 632.5 | 362.9 | ranked 220 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 32.1% | 51.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,731 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 57.1% | 38.5% | 24.2% | ranked 69 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Les Genevez (JU) | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 5.6% | 16.5% | 18.9% | ranked 1,744 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Les Genevez (JU)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Les Genevez (JU)?
Les Genevez (JU) has 518 residents (2025), ranking 1,792 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Les Genevez (JU)?
Les Genevez (JU) covers 13.6 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Les Genevez (JU) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Les Genevez (JU) went from 513 to 518, a change of +1.0%.
Where is Les Genevez (JU)?
Les Genevez (JU) is in Jura. It belongs to District des Franches-Montagnes (district). Latitude 47.250, longitude 7.133.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Les Genevez (JU)?
In Les Genevez (JU), “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 5.6% (2025), ranking 1,744 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Les Genevez (JU)?
In Les Genevez (JU), “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 20,656 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 81 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Les Genevez (JU)?
In Les Genevez (JU), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,153 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Les Genevez (JU)?
The nearest to Les Genevez (JU) are Lajoux (JU) (3.4 km), Tramelan (3.8 km), Saicourt (5.6 km), Saint-Brais (5.7 km), Saulcy (5.7 km).