Cressier (NE): population and statistics
Cressier (NE) has a population of 2,072 (2025) across 8.6 km², or 242 people per km². It ranks 952 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,072 residents
- 8.6 km²
- 242 people/km²
- 435 m
Key points
Among the 24 municipalities in Neuchâtel, Cressier (NE) ranks No. 12 by population.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 4,982 kW in Cressier (NE), compared with an average of 1,016 kW in Neuchâtel and 919.4 kW nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 67.0% in Cressier (NE), compared with an average of 33.6% in Neuchâtel and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,236 kWh a year here.
Cressier (NE) in numbers
Where is Cressier (NE)?
Population of Cressier (NE) over time
Cressier (NE) had 1,904 residents in 2015 and 2,072 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,892 |
| 2021 | 1,888 |
| 2022 | 1,888 |
| 2023 | 1,924 |
| 2024 | 2,005 |
| 2025 | 2,072 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Neuchâtel for “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Neuchâtel for “Share of jobs in industry and construction”.
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,200 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Cornaux, 1.8 km away.
All indicators for Cressier (NE)
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 | Cressier (NE) | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.7% | 20.3% | 20.7% | ranked 1,274 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cressier (NE) | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,033 | 101,478 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,023 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 26.3% | 37.4% | 23.3% | ranked 738 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 19.9% | 13.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,255 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 66.0% | 50.9% | 69.5% | ranked 1,093 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cressier (NE) | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 62.0% | 70.4% | 53.5% | ranked 625 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 18.1% | 12.1% | 13.7% | ranked 647 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 2.3% | 6.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,676 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 12.8% | 7.0% | 1.4% | ranked 180 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 111 | 8,151 | 329,600 | ranked 994 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4,982 kW | 1,016 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 4 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 27.1 GWh/year | 1,237 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 764 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 13,079 kWh/inh. | 6,860 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 403 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cressier (NE) | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 126 | 14,545 | 728,011 | ranked 1,088 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 94 | 13,092 | 762,757 | ranked 1,206 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 45.4 | 72.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,654 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 69.1% | 68.7% | 65.7% | ranked 587 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 22.3% | 25.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,456 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cressier (NE) | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,286 | 113,631 | 5,679,518 | ranked 687 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 620.7 | 630.0 | 362.9 | ranked 294 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 30.9% | 63.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,745 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 67.0% | 33.6% | 24.2% | ranked 22 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Cressier (NE) | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 29.7% | 27.3% | 18.9% | ranked 308 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Cressier (NE)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cressier (NE)?
Cressier (NE) has 2,072 residents (2025), ranking 952 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Cressier (NE)?
Cressier (NE) covers 8.6 km², with a density of 242 people per km².
Is the population of Cressier (NE) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Cressier (NE) went from 1,904 to 2,072, a change of +8.8%.
Where is Cressier (NE)?
Cressier (NE) is in Neuchâtel. It belongs to Canton de Neuchâtel (district). Latitude 47.051, longitude 7.036.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cressier (NE)?
In Cressier (NE), “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4,982 kW (2026), ranking 4 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Cressier (NE)?
In Cressier (NE), “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 67.0% (2024), ranking 22 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Cressier (NE)?
In Cressier (NE), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,236 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Cressier (NE)?
The nearest to Cressier (NE) are Cornaux (1.8 km), Le Landeron (2.6 km), Gals (2.8 km), Lignières (4.3 km), Tschugg (4.4 km).