Mettembert: population and statistics
Mettembert has a population of 109 (2025) across 2.3 km², or 46.6 people per km². It ranks 2,088 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 109 residents
- 2.3 km²
- 47 people/km²
- 733 m
Key points
Among the 50 municipalities in Jura, Mettembert ranks No. 50 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,148 kWh a year here.
Mettembert in numbers
Where is Mettembert?
Population of Mettembert over time
Mettembert had 107 residents in 2015 and 109 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 108 |
| 2021 | 111 |
| 2022 | 106 |
| 2023 | 112 |
| 2024 | 112 |
| 2025 | 109 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Jura for “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 328 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pleigne (368 residents), 2.2 km away.
All indicators for Mettembert
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 | Mettembert | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 30.3% | 23.3% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Mettembert | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 64 | 42,518 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,088 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 31.2% | 31.6% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 15.6% | 20.0% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 83.7% | 75.3% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Mettembert | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 40.4% | 57.3% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 21.3% | 19.5% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 31.9% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 4.1% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 15 | 5,556 | 329,600 | ranked 1,983 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,090 kW | 1,771 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 2.0 GWh/year | 1,000.0 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,091 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 18,257 kWh/inh. | 13,301 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Mettembert | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 7 | 6,862 | 728,011 | ranked 2,103 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 3 | 6,411 | 762,757 | ranked 2,101 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.5 | 85.3 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 0.0% | 63.0% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 100.0% | 31.4% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Mettembert | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 12 | 47,549 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,107 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 110.1 | 632.5 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 66.7% | 51.6% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 0.0% | 38.5% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Mettembert | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 11.9% | 16.5% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Mettembert
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mettembert?
Mettembert has 109 residents (2025), ranking 2,088 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Mettembert?
Mettembert covers 2.3 km², with a density of 47 people per km².
Is the population of Mettembert growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Mettembert went from 107 to 109, a change of +1.9%.
Where is Mettembert?
Mettembert is in Jura. It belongs to District de Delémont (district). Latitude 47.400, longitude 7.317.
Establishments: what is the figure for Mettembert?
In Mettembert, “Establishments” stands at 7 (2024), ranking 2,103 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
Jobs: what is the figure for Mettembert?
In Mettembert, “Jobs” stands at 12 (2024), ranking 2,107 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mettembert?
In Mettembert, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,148 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mettembert?
The nearest to Mettembert are Pleigne (2.2 km), Ederswiler (2.2 km), Movelier (2.2 km), Soyhières (3.8 km), Roggenburg (4.2 km).