La Brévine: population and statistics
La Brévine has a population of 614 (2025) across 41.8 km², or 14.7 people per km². It ranks 1,713 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 614 residents
- 41.8 km²
- 15 people/km²
- 1,039 m
Key points
Among the 24 municipalities in Neuchâtel, La Brévine ranks No. 19 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 69.9% in La Brévine, compared with an average of 37.4% in Neuchâtel and 22.4% nationally.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 33,697 kWh/inh. in La Brévine, compared with an average of 6,860 kWh/inh. in Neuchâtel and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,166 kWh a year here.
La Brévine in numbers
Where is La Brévine?
Population of La Brévine over time
La Brévine had 642 residents in 2015 and 614 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 624 |
| 2021 | 613 |
| 2022 | 606 |
| 2023 | 615 |
| 2024 | 624 |
| 2025 | 614 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Neuchâtel for “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”.
- Number 1 in Neuchâtel for “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,856 football pitches.
- Its population density is 15.8 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for La Brévine
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 | La Brévine | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.1% | 20.3% | 20.7% | ranked 383 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | La Brévine | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 412 | 101,478 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,623 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 69.9% | 37.4% | 23.3% | ranked 10 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 4.8% | 13.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,787 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 73.2% | 50.9% | 69.5% | ranked 666 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | La Brévine | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 34.0% | 70.4% | 53.5% | ranked 1,545 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 5.4% | 12.1% | 13.7% | ranked 1,635 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 41.5% | 6.7% | 12.4% | ranked 112 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 17.4% | 7.0% | 1.4% | ranked 103 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 65 | 8,151 | 329,600 | ranked 1,401 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3,147 kW | 1,016 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 37 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 20.7 GWh/year | 1,237 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 990 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 33,697 kWh/inh. | 6,860 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 7 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | La Brévine | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 108 | 14,545 | 728,011 | ranked 1,201 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 68 | 13,092 | 762,757 | ranked 1,411 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 110.7 | 72.6 | 64.9 | ranked 133 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 44.1% | 68.7% | 65.7% | ranked 1,781 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 44.1% | 25.0% | 29.0% | ranked 73 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | La Brévine | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 325 | 113,631 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,386 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 529.3 | 630.0 | 362.9 | ranked 431 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 28.9% | 63.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,757 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 28.3% | 33.6% | 24.2% | ranked 697 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | La Brévine | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 5.9% | 27.3% | 18.9% | ranked 1,732 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: La Brévine
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of La Brévine?
La Brévine has 614 residents (2025), ranking 1,713 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is La Brévine?
La Brévine covers 41.8 km², with a density of 15 people per km².
Is the population of La Brévine growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of La Brévine went from 642 to 614, a change of −4.4%.
Where is La Brévine?
La Brévine is in Neuchâtel. It belongs to Canton de Neuchâtel (district). Latitude 46.983, longitude 6.600.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for La Brévine?
In La Brévine, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 69.9% (2026), ranking 10 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for La Brévine?
In La Brévine, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 33,697 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 7 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in La Brévine?
In La Brévine, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,166 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border La Brévine?
The nearest to La Brévine are Le Cerneux-Péquignot (6.3 km), La Chaux-du-Milieu (8.4 km), Val-de-Travers (9.3 km), Les Ponts-de-Martel (9.7 km), Provence (11 km).