Saignelégier: population and statistics
Saignelégier has a population of 2,528 (2025) across 31.7 km², or 79.8 people per km². It ranks 835 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,528 residents
- 31.7 km²
- 80 people/km²
- 1,013 m
Key points
Among the 50 municipalities in Jura, Saignelégier ranks No. 8 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 26.6% in Saignelégier, compared with an average of 23.3% in Jura and 19.8% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 758.3 in Saignelégier, compared with an average of 632.5 in Jura and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,145 kWh a year here.
Saignelégier in numbers
Where is Saignelégier?
Population of Saignelégier over time
Saignelégier had 2,537 residents in 2015 and 2,528 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,615 |
| 2021 | 2,580 |
| 2022 | 2,575 |
| 2023 | 2,568 |
| 2024 | 2,531 |
| 2025 | 2,528 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,436 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Muriaux, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Tramelan (4,670 residents), 8.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,580 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Saignelégier
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 | Saignelégier | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.6% | 23.3% | 20.7% | ranked 161 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Saignelégier | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,533 | 42,518 | 4,927,050 | ranked 769 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 32.8% | 31.6% | 23.3% | ranked 491 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 19.8% | 20.0% | 25.3% | ranked 1,258 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 72.9% | 75.3% | 69.5% | ranked 686 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Saignelégier | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 52.2% | 57.3% | 53.5% | ranked 955 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 14.6% | 19.5% | 13.7% | ranked 859 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 19.2% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 578 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 6.9% | 4.1% | 1.4% | ranked 358 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 193 | 5,556 | 329,600 | ranked 548 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,560 kW | 1,771 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 481 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 34.6 GWh/year | 1,000.0 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 577 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 13,675 kWh/inh. | 13,301 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 357 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Saignelégier | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 323 | 6,862 | 728,011 | ranked 457 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 233 | 6,411 | 762,757 | ranked 653 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 92.2 | 85.3 | 64.9 | ranked 272 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 64.8% | 63.0% | 65.7% | ranked 981 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.3% | 31.4% | 29.0% | ranked 1,234 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Saignelégier | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,917 | 47,549 | 5,679,518 | ranked 482 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 758.3 | 632.5 | 362.9 | ranked 159 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 59.6% | 51.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,040 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 34.9% | 38.5% | 24.2% | ranked 442 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Saignelégier | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 8.5% | 16.5% | 18.9% | ranked 1,618 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Saignelégier
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Saignelégier?
Saignelégier has 2,528 residents (2025), ranking 835 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Saignelégier?
Saignelégier covers 31.7 km², with a density of 80 people per km².
Is the population of Saignelégier growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Saignelégier went from 2,537 to 2,528, a change of −0.4%.
Where is Saignelégier?
Saignelégier is in Jura. It belongs to District des Franches-Montagnes (district). Latitude 47.250, longitude 7.000.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Saignelégier?
In Saignelégier, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 26.6% (2025), ranking 161 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Saignelégier?
In Saignelégier, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 758.3 (2024), ranking 159 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Saignelégier?
In Saignelégier, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,145 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Saignelégier?
The nearest to Saignelégier are Muriaux (1.3 km), Le Bémont (JU) (2.2 km), Les Breuleux (5.0 km), Montfaucon (5.3 km), Les Enfers (5.6 km).