Movelier: population and statistics
Movelier has a population of 422 (2025) across 8.1 km², or 52.2 people per km². It ranks 1,880 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 422 residents
- 8.1 km²
- 52 people/km²
- 656 m
Key points
Among the 50 municipalities in Jura, Movelier ranks No. 37 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 31° generates about 993 kWh a year here.
Movelier in numbers
Where is Movelier?
Population of Movelier over time
Movelier had 391 residents in 2015 and 422 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 415 |
| 2021 | 421 |
| 2022 | 425 |
| 2023 | 420 |
| 2024 | 414 |
| 2025 | 422 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,132 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Pleigne, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Delémont (12,991 residents), 6.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,972 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Movelier
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 | Movelier | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 27.5% | 23.3% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Movelier | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 273 | 42,518 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,809 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 28.2% | 31.6% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 11.4% | 20.0% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 87.5% | 75.3% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Movelier | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 53.9% | 57.3% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 4.9% | 19.5% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 29.4% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.5% | 4.1% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 33 | 5,556 | 329,600 | ranked 1,782 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,650 kW | 1,771 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 7.7 GWh/year | 1,000.0 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,719 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 18,199 kWh/inh. | 13,301 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Movelier | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 31 | 6,862 | 728,011 | ranked 1,906 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 31 | 6,411 | 762,757 | ranked 1,787 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 73.5 | 85.3 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 58.1% | 63.0% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 38.7% | 31.4% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Movelier | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 74 | 47,549 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,964 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 175.4 | 632.5 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 39.2% | 51.6% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 25.7% | 38.5% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Movelier | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 10.9% | 16.5% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Movelier
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Movelier?
Movelier has 422 residents (2025), ranking 1,880 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Movelier?
Movelier covers 8.1 km², with a density of 52 people per km².
Is the population of Movelier growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Movelier went from 391 to 422, a change of +7.9%.
Where is Movelier?
Movelier is in Jura. It belongs to District de Delémont (district). Latitude 47.417, longitude 7.300.
Jobs: what is the figure for Movelier?
In Movelier, “Jobs” stands at 74 (2024), ranking 1,964 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
Establishments: what is the figure for Movelier?
In Movelier, “Establishments” stands at 31 (2024), ranking 1,906 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Movelier?
In Movelier, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 31° produces about 993 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Movelier?
The nearest to Movelier are Pleigne (1.3 km), Mettembert (2.2 km), Ederswiler (2.5 km), Roggenburg (3.6 km), Bourrignon (4.2 km).