Brot-Plamboz: population and statistics
Brot-Plamboz has a population of 300 (2025) across 16.1 km², or 18.6 people per km². It ranks 1,966 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 300 residents
- 16.1 km²
- 19 people/km²
- 1,091 m
Key points
Among the 24 municipalities in Neuchâtel, Brot-Plamboz ranks No. 23 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,227 kWh a year here.
Brot-Plamboz in numbers
Where is Brot-Plamboz?
Population of Brot-Plamboz over time
Brot-Plamboz had 270 residents in 2015 and 300 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 290 |
| 2021 | 283 |
| 2022 | 282 |
| 2023 | 294 |
| 2024 | 297 |
| 2025 | 300 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Neuchâtel for “Elevation”.
- Number 1 in Neuchâtel for “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,255 football pitches.
- Its population density is 12.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Les Ponts-de-Martel (1,234 residents), 2.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,908 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Brot-Plamboz
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 | Brot-Plamboz | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.3% | 20.3% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Brot-Plamboz | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 167 | 101,478 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,976 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 54.5% | 37.4% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 10.2% | 13.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 81.1% | 50.9% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Brot-Plamboz | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 24.2% | 70.4% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.2% | 12.1% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 61.7% | 6.7% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 7.0% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 38 | 8,151 | 329,600 | ranked 1,714 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3,992 kW | 1,016 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 9.4 GWh/year | 1,237 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,597 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 31,233 kWh/inh. | 6,860 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Brot-Plamboz | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 49 | 14,545 | 728,011 | ranked 1,705 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 26 | 13,092 | 762,757 | ranked 1,861 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 86.7 | 72.6 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 65.4% | 68.7% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.9% | 25.0% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Brot-Plamboz | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 130 | 113,631 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,791 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 433.3 | 630.0 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 17.7% | 63.3% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 21.5% | 33.6% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Brot-Plamboz | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 6.3% | 27.3% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Brot-Plamboz
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brot-Plamboz?
Brot-Plamboz has 300 residents (2025), ranking 1,966 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Brot-Plamboz?
Brot-Plamboz covers 16.1 km², with a density of 19 people per km².
Is the population of Brot-Plamboz growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Brot-Plamboz went from 270 to 300, a change of +11.1%.
Where is Brot-Plamboz?
Brot-Plamboz is in Neuchâtel. It belongs to Canton de Neuchâtel (district). Latitude 46.985, longitude 6.753.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Brot-Plamboz?
In Brot-Plamboz, “Dwellings” stands at 167 (2026), ranking 1,976 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Brot-Plamboz?
In Brot-Plamboz, “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 26 (2026), ranking 1,861 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Brot-Plamboz?
In Brot-Plamboz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,227 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Brot-Plamboz?
The nearest to Brot-Plamboz are Les Ponts-de-Martel (2.4 km), Rochefort (4.8 km), La Chaux-du-Milieu (5.4 km), La Sagne (6.9 km), Boudry (7.2 km).