Cortaillod: population and statistics
Cortaillod has a population of 4,769 (2025) across 3.7 km², or 1,296 people per km². It ranks 464 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,769 residents
- 3.7 km²
- 1,296 people/km²
- 481 m
Key points
Among the 24 municipalities in Neuchâtel, Cortaillod ranks No. 10 by population.
Wood heating systems: 1.0% in Cortaillod, compared with an average of 6.7% in Neuchâtel and 9.3% nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 47.0% in Cortaillod, compared with an average of 33.6% in Neuchâtel and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,219 kWh a year here.
Cortaillod in numbers
Where is Cortaillod?
Population of Cortaillod over time
Cortaillod had 4,802 residents in 2015 and 4,769 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,697 |
| 2021 | 4,705 |
| 2022 | 4,707 |
| 2023 | 4,798 |
| 2024 | 4,807 |
| 2025 | 4,769 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Neuchâtel for “Oil or gas heating systems”.
- “Wood heating systems”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 515 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.6 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Boudry, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Milvignes (9,367 residents), 2.9 km away.
All indicators for Cortaillod
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 | Cortaillod | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.2% | 20.3% | 20.7% | ranked 812 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cortaillod | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,479 | 101,478 | 4,927,050 | ranked 477 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 24.8% | 37.4% | 23.3% | ranked 814 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 17.6% | 13.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,394 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 60.3% | 50.9% | 69.5% | ranked 1,348 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cortaillod | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 85.4% | 70.4% | 53.5% | ranked 30 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.9% | 12.1% | 13.7% | ranked 1,245 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 1.0% | 6.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,780 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.7% | 7.0% | 1.4% | ranked 830 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 234 | 8,151 | 329,600 | ranked 411 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,450 kW | 1,016 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 581 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 34.8 GWh/year | 1,237 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 571 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,303 kWh/inh. | 6,860 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,326 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cortaillod | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 299 | 14,545 | 728,011 | ranked 514 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 352 | 13,092 | 762,757 | ranked 429 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 73.8 | 72.6 | 64.9 | ranked 605 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 70.2% | 68.7% | 65.7% | ranked 503 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 24.7% | 25.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,291 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cortaillod | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,897 | 113,631 | 5,679,518 | ranked 488 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 397.8 | 630.0 | 362.9 | ranked 781 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 50.9% | 63.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,319 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 47.0% | 33.6% | 24.2% | ranked 163 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Cortaillod | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 22.5% | 27.3% | 18.9% | ranked 648 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Cortaillod
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cortaillod?
Cortaillod has 4,769 residents (2025), ranking 464 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Cortaillod?
Cortaillod covers 3.7 km², with a density of 1,296 people per km².
Is the population of Cortaillod growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Cortaillod went from 4,802 to 4,769, a change of −0.7%.
Where is Cortaillod?
Cortaillod is in Neuchâtel. It belongs to Canton de Neuchâtel (district). Latitude 46.944, longitude 6.848.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Cortaillod?
In Cortaillod, “Wood heating systems” stands at 1.0% (2026), ranking 1,780 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Cortaillod?
In Cortaillod, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 47.0% (2024), ranking 163 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Cortaillod?
In Cortaillod, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,219 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Cortaillod?
The nearest to Cortaillod are Boudry (1.3 km), Milvignes (2.9 km), Rochefort (5.0 km), La Grande Béroche (7.6 km), Chevroux (7.8 km).