Mervelier: population and statistics
Mervelier has a population of 523 (2025) across 9.7 km², or 53.9 people per km². It ranks 1,786 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 523 residents
- 9.7 km²
- 54 people/km²
- 539 m
Key points
Among the 50 municipalities in Jura, Mervelier ranks No. 31 by population.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 35.7% in Mervelier, compared with an average of 63.0% in Jura and 68.6% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 6.1% in Mervelier, compared with an average of 16.5% in Jura and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,122 kWh a year here.
Mervelier in numbers
Where is Mervelier?
Population of Mervelier over time
Mervelier had 508 residents in 2015 and 523 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 528 |
| 2021 | 538 |
| 2022 | 522 |
| 2023 | 535 |
| 2024 | 526 |
| 2025 | 523 |
Did you know?
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,359 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Courchapoix, 2.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bärschwil (806 residents), 3.8 km away.
All indicators for Mervelier
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 | Mervelier | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 27.3% | 23.3% | 20.7% | ranked 125 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mervelier | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 269 | 42,518 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,814 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 34.9% | 31.6% | 23.3% | ranked 408 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 15.2% | 20.0% | 25.3% | ranked 1,507 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 82.4% | 75.3% | 69.5% | ranked 122 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mervelier | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 56.2% | 57.3% | 53.5% | ranked 825 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 17.4% | 19.5% | 13.7% | ranked 708 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 20.2% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 534 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.1% | 4.1% | 1.4% | ranked 964 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 47 | 5,556 | 329,600 | ranked 1,594 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,174 kW | 1,771 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 864 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 6.8 GWh/year | 1,000.0 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,778 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,983 kWh/inh. | 13,301 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 415 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mervelier | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 43 | 6,862 | 728,011 | ranked 1,770 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 28 | 6,411 | 762,757 | ranked 1,833 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 53.5 | 85.3 | 64.9 | ranked 1,392 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 35.7% | 63.0% | 65.7% | ranked 1,802 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 53.6% | 31.4% | 29.0% | ranked 8 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mervelier | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 86 | 47,549 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,926 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 164.4 | 632.5 | 362.9 | ranked 1,685 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 43.0% | 51.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,528 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 18.6% | 38.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,175 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Mervelier | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 6.1% | 16.5% | 18.9% | ranked 1,726 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Mervelier
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mervelier?
Mervelier has 523 residents (2025), ranking 1,786 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Mervelier?
Mervelier covers 9.7 km², with a density of 54 people per km².
Is the population of Mervelier growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Mervelier went from 508 to 523, a change of +3.0%.
Where is Mervelier?
Mervelier is in Jura. It belongs to District de Delémont (district). Latitude 47.350, longitude 7.483.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Mervelier?
In Mervelier, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 35.7% (2026), ranking 1,802 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Mervelier?
In Mervelier, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 6.1% (2025), ranking 1,726 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mervelier?
In Mervelier, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,122 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mervelier?
The nearest to Mervelier are Courchapoix (2.5 km), Bärschwil (3.8 km), Grindel (4.0 km), Erschwil (5.2 km), Seehof (5.4 km).