Cornaux: population and statistics
Cornaux has a population of 1,684 (2025) across 4.7 km², or 357 people per km². It ranks 1,082 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,684 residents
- 4.7 km²
- 357 people/km²
- 438 m
Key points
Among the 24 municipalities in Neuchâtel, Cornaux ranks No. 13 by population.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 59.6% in Cornaux, compared with an average of 33.6% in Neuchâtel and 22.0% nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 75.8% in Cornaux, compared with an average of 68.7% in Neuchâtel and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,249 kWh a year here.
Cornaux in numbers
Where is Cornaux?
Population of Cornaux over time
Cornaux had 1,592 residents in 2015 and 1,684 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,587 |
| 2021 | 1,602 |
| 2022 | 1,635 |
| 2023 | 1,647 |
| 2024 | 1,682 |
| 2025 | 1,684 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Neuchâtel for “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Wood heating systems”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 661 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Cressier (NE), 1.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Laténa (11,752 residents), 3.3 km away.
All indicators for Cornaux
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 | Cornaux | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.5% | 20.3% | 20.7% | ranked 949 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cornaux | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 846 | 101,478 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,147 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 23.9% | 37.4% | 23.3% | ranked 871 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 20.9% | 13.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,187 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 58.0% | 50.9% | 69.5% | ranked 1,445 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cornaux | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 68.1% | 70.4% | 53.5% | ranked 416 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 18.3% | 12.1% | 13.7% | ranked 635 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 2.9% | 6.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,618 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 7.7% | 7.0% | 1.4% | ranked 318 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 69 | 8,151 | 329,600 | ranked 1,361 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 946.0 kW | 1,016 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,179 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 19.1 GWh/year | 1,237 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,054 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,360 kWh/inh. | 6,860 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 607 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cornaux | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 131 | 14,545 | 728,011 | ranked 1,056 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 157 | 13,092 | 762,757 | ranked 889 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 93.2 | 72.6 | 64.9 | ranked 254 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 75.8% | 68.7% | 65.7% | ranked 162 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 19.7% | 25.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,606 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cornaux | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 914 | 113,631 | 5,679,518 | ranked 867 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 542.8 | 630.0 | 362.9 | ranked 410 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 38.2% | 63.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,632 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 59.6% | 33.6% | 24.2% | ranked 51 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Cornaux | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 25.9% | 27.3% | 18.9% | ranked 492 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Cornaux
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cornaux?
Cornaux has 1,684 residents (2025), ranking 1,082 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Cornaux?
Cornaux covers 4.7 km², with a density of 357 people per km².
Is the population of Cornaux growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Cornaux went from 1,592 to 1,684, a change of +5.8%.
Where is Cornaux?
Cornaux is in Neuchâtel. It belongs to Canton de Neuchâtel (district). Latitude 47.039, longitude 7.020.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Cornaux?
In Cornaux, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 59.6% (2024), ranking 51 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Cornaux?
In Cornaux, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 75.8% (2026), ranking 162 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Cornaux?
In Cornaux, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,249 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Cornaux?
The nearest to Cornaux are Cressier (NE) (1.8 km), Gals (2.5 km), Laténa (3.3 km), Gampelen (4.0 km), Le Landeron (4.2 km).