Boudry: population and statistics
Boudry has a population of 6,341 (2025) across 16.8 km², or 378 people per km². It ranks 322 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,341 residents
- 16.8 km²
- 378 people/km²
- 475 m
Key points
Among the 24 municipalities in Neuchâtel, Boudry ranks No. 9 by population.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 812.0 in Boudry, compared with an average of 630.0 in Neuchâtel and 622.5 nationally.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 45.9 in Boudry, compared with an average of 72.6 in Neuchâtel and 83.6 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,233 kWh a year here.
Boudry in numbers
Where is Boudry?
Population of Boudry over time
Boudry had 5,720 residents in 2015 and 6,341 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,193 |
| 2021 | 6,196 |
| 2022 | 6,267 |
| 2023 | 6,320 |
| 2024 | 6,317 |
| 2025 | 6,341 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Neuchâtel for “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,350 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Cortaillod, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Neuchâtel (45,466 residents), 8.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,932 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Boudry
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 | Boudry | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.2% | 20.3% | 20.7% | ranked 1,174 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Boudry | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,210 | 101,478 | 4,927,050 | ranked 335 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 22.3% | 37.4% | 23.3% | ranked 950 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 22.9% | 13.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,053 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 55.0% | 50.9% | 69.5% | ranked 1,535 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Boudry | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 71.4% | 70.4% | 53.5% | ranked 311 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 15.0% | 12.1% | 13.7% | ranked 826 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 3.3% | 6.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,592 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 7.5% | 7.0% | 1.4% | ranked 326 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 243 | 8,151 | 329,600 | ranked 385 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 989.8 kW | 1,016 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,113 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 36.5 GWh/year | 1,237 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 536 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,762 kWh/inh. | 6,860 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,569 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Boudry | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 360 | 14,545 | 728,011 | ranked 408 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 291 | 13,092 | 762,757 | ranked 524 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 45.9 | 72.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,643 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 68.0% | 68.7% | 65.7% | ranked 684 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.1% | 25.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,254 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Boudry | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 5,149 | 113,631 | 5,679,518 | ranked 188 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 812.0 | 630.0 | 362.9 | ranked 140 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 50.5% | 63.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,333 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 47.9% | 33.6% | 24.2% | ranked 151 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Boudry | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 29.2% | 27.3% | 18.9% | ranked 326 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Boudry
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Boudry?
Boudry has 6,341 residents (2025), ranking 322 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Boudry?
Boudry covers 16.8 km², with a density of 378 people per km².
Is the population of Boudry growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Boudry went from 5,720 to 6,341, a change of +10.9%.
Where is Boudry?
Boudry is in Neuchâtel. It belongs to Canton de Neuchâtel (district). Latitude 46.950, longitude 6.833.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Boudry?
In Boudry, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 812.0 (2024), ranking 140 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Boudry?
In Boudry, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 45.9 (2026), ranking 1,643 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Boudry?
In Boudry, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,233 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Boudry?
The nearest to Boudry are Cortaillod (1.3 km), Milvignes (3.1 km), Rochefort (3.9 km), La Grande Béroche (7.2 km), Brot-Plamboz (7.2 km).