Soubey: population and statistics
Soubey has a population of 123 (2025) across 13.5 km², or 9.1 people per km². It ranks 2,082 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 123 residents
- 13.5 km²
- 9 people/km²
- 588 m
Key points
Among the 50 municipalities in Jura, Soubey ranks No. 48 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,077 kWh a year here.
Soubey in numbers
Where is Soubey?
Population of Soubey over time
Soubey had 132 residents in 2015 and 123 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 131 |
| 2021 | 129 |
| 2022 | 118 |
| 2023 | 125 |
| 2024 | 125 |
| 2025 | 123 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Jura for “Wood heating systems”.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,892 football pitches.
- Its population density is 25.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Les Enfers, 2.5 km away.
All indicators for Soubey
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 | Soubey | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 30.9% | 23.3% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Soubey | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 158 | 42,518 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,991 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 38.6% | 31.6% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 1.9% | 20.0% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 92.6% | 75.3% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Soubey | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 23.2% | 57.3% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.4% | 19.5% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 54.4% | 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) | 1,118 kW | 1,771 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 3.9 GWh/year | 1,000.0 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,000 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 31,626 kWh/inh. | 13,301 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Soubey | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 16 | 6,862 | 728,011 | ranked 2,050 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 13 | 6,411 | 762,757 | ranked 2,004 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 105.7 | 85.3 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 53.8% | 63.0% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 38.5% | 31.4% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Soubey | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 32 | 47,549 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,068 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 260.2 | 632.5 | 362.9 |
Society
| Indicator | Soubey | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 8.9% | 16.5% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Soubey
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Soubey?
Soubey has 123 residents (2025), ranking 2,082 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Soubey?
Soubey covers 13.5 km², with a density of 9 people per km².
Is the population of Soubey growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Soubey went from 132 to 123, a change of −6.8%.
Where is Soubey?
Soubey is in Jura. It belongs to District des Franches-Montagnes (district). Latitude 47.310, longitude 7.041.
Jobs: what is the figure for Soubey?
In Soubey, “Jobs” stands at 32 (2024), ranking 2,068 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
Establishments: what is the figure for Soubey?
In Soubey, “Establishments” stands at 16 (2024), ranking 2,050 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Soubey?
In Soubey, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,077 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Soubey?
The nearest to Soubey are Les Enfers (2.5 km), Montfaucon (3.1 km), Le Bémont (JU) (5.2 km), Saint-Brais (5.8 km), Saignelégier (7.4 km).