La Chaux-du-Milieu: population and statistics
La Chaux-du-Milieu has a population of 494 (2025) across 17.3 km², or 28.5 people per km². It ranks 1,816 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 494 residents
- 17.3 km²
- 28 people/km²
- 1,072 m
Key points
Among the 24 municipalities in Neuchâtel, La Chaux-du-Milieu ranks No. 20 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,159 kWh a year here.
La Chaux-du-Milieu in numbers
Where is La Chaux-du-Milieu?
Population of La Chaux-du-Milieu over time
La Chaux-du-Milieu had 501 residents in 2015 and 494 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 514 |
| 2021 | 513 |
| 2022 | 489 |
| 2023 | 496 |
| 2024 | 496 |
| 2025 | 494 |
Did you know?
- “Entities listed in the commercial register”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,424 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Le Cerneux-Péquignot, 2.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Les Ponts-de-Martel (1,234 residents), 3.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,636 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for La Chaux-du-Milieu
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 Chaux-du-Milieu | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.3% | 20.3% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | La Chaux-du-Milieu | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 248 | 101,478 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,858 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 62.9% | 37.4% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 12.1% | 13.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 69.3% | 50.9% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | La Chaux-du-Milieu | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 36.8% | 70.4% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 19.4% | 12.1% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 31.2% | 6.7% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 4.2% | 7.0% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 45 | 8,151 | 329,600 | ranked 1,625 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,441 kW | 1,016 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 10.4 GWh/year | 1,237 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,528 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 20,972 kWh/inh. | 6,860 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | La Chaux-du-Milieu | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 48 | 14,545 | 728,011 | ranked 1,720 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 21 | 13,092 | 762,757 | ranked 1,914 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 42.5 | 72.6 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 52.4% | 68.7% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 38.1% | 25.0% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | La Chaux-du-Milieu | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 115 | 113,631 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,832 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 232.8 | 630.0 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 27.0% | 63.3% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 20.9% | 33.6% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | La Chaux-du-Milieu | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 6.5% | 27.3% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: La Chaux-du-Milieu
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of La Chaux-du-Milieu?
La Chaux-du-Milieu has 494 residents (2025), ranking 1,816 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is La Chaux-du-Milieu?
La Chaux-du-Milieu covers 17.3 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of La Chaux-du-Milieu growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of La Chaux-du-Milieu went from 501 to 494, a change of −1.4%.
Where is La Chaux-du-Milieu?
La Chaux-du-Milieu is in Neuchâtel. It belongs to Canton de Neuchâtel (district). Latitude 47.017, longitude 6.700.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for La Chaux-du-Milieu?
In La Chaux-du-Milieu, “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 21 (2026), ranking 1,914 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
Dwellings: what is the figure for La Chaux-du-Milieu?
In La Chaux-du-Milieu, “Dwellings” stands at 248 (2026), ranking 1,858 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in La Chaux-du-Milieu?
In La Chaux-du-Milieu, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,159 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border La Chaux-du-Milieu?
The nearest to La Chaux-du-Milieu are Le Cerneux-Péquignot (2.5 km), Les Ponts-de-Martel (3.0 km), Brot-Plamboz (5.4 km), Le Locle (5.5 km), La Sagne (7.9 km).