Muriaux: population and statistics
Muriaux has a population of 513 (2025) across 14.3 km², or 35.8 people per km². It ranks 1,797 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 513 residents
- 14.3 km²
- 36 people/km²
- 957 m
Key points
Among the 50 municipalities in Jura, Muriaux ranks No. 33 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Muriaux, compared with an average of 4.1% in Jura and 7.3% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 58.3% in Muriaux, compared with an average of 31.6% in Jura and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,134 kWh a year here.
Muriaux in numbers
Where is Muriaux?
Population of Muriaux over time
Muriaux had 504 residents in 2015 and 513 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 490 |
| 2021 | 525 |
| 2022 | 511 |
| 2023 | 508 |
| 2024 | 518 |
| 2025 | 513 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,007 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Saignelégier (2,528 residents), 1.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,536 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Muriaux
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 | Muriaux | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.0% | 23.3% | 20.7% | ranked 400 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Muriaux | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 300 | 42,518 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,774 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 58.3% | 31.6% | 23.3% | ranked 46 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 12.0% | 20.0% | 25.3% | ranked 1,635 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 68.7% | 75.3% | 69.5% | ranked 955 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Muriaux | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 57.1% | 57.3% | 53.5% | ranked 789 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.7% | 19.5% | 13.7% | ranked 1,265 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 25.7% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 358 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 4.1% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 32 | 5,556 | 329,600 | ranked 1,800 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,603 kW | 1,771 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 430 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 12.7 GWh/year | 1,000.0 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,366 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 24,776 kWh/inh. | 13,301 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 32 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Muriaux | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 70 | 6,862 | 728,011 | ranked 1,497 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 48 | 6,411 | 762,757 | ranked 1,606 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 93.6 | 85.3 | 64.9 | ranked 250 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 56.2% | 63.0% | 65.7% | ranked 1,569 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 43.8% | 31.4% | 29.0% | ranked 82 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Muriaux | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 192 | 47,549 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,637 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 374.3 | 632.5 | 362.9 | ranked 863 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 27.1% | 51.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,761 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 17.2% | 38.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,244 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Muriaux | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 6.8% | 16.5% | 18.9% | ranked 1,701 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Muriaux
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Muriaux?
Muriaux has 513 residents (2025), ranking 1,797 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Muriaux?
Muriaux covers 14.3 km², with a density of 36 people per km².
Is the population of Muriaux growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Muriaux went from 504 to 513, a change of +1.8%.
Where is Muriaux?
Muriaux is in Jura. It belongs to District des Franches-Montagnes (district). Latitude 47.250, longitude 6.983.
District heating: what is the figure for Muriaux?
In Muriaux, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Muriaux?
In Muriaux, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 58.3% (2026), ranking 46 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Muriaux?
In Muriaux, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,134 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Muriaux?
The nearest to Muriaux are Saignelégier (1.3 km), Le Bémont (JU) (3.1 km), Le Noirmont (5.0 km), Les Breuleux (5.2 km), Montfaucon (6.2 km).