La Grande Béroche: population and statistics
La Grande Béroche has a population of 9,363 (2025) across 42.2 km², or 222 people per km². It ranks 206 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 9,363 residents
- 42.2 km²
- 222 people/km²
- 614 m
Key points
Among the 24 municipalities in Neuchâtel, La Grande Béroche ranks No. 8 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,227 kWh a year here.
La Grande Béroche in numbers
Where is La Grande Béroche?
Population of La Grande Béroche over time
La Grande Béroche had 9,072 residents in 2015 and 9,363 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,825 |
| 2021 | 8,956 |
| 2022 | 9,029 |
| 2023 | 9,082 |
| 2024 | 9,229 |
| 2025 | 9,363 |
Did you know?
- “Photovoltaic installations”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,912 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Mutrux, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Neuchâtel (45,466 residents), 16 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,908 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for La Grande Béroche
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 Grande Béroche | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.5% | 20.3% | 20.7% | ranked 618 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | La Grande Béroche | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 5,086 | 101,478 | 4,927,050 | ranked 190 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 30.8% | 37.4% | 23.3% | ranked 562 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 16.5% | 13.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,445 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 67.2% | 50.9% | 69.5% | ranked 1,032 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | La Grande Béroche | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 61.6% | 70.4% | 53.5% | ranked 639 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 16.4% | 12.1% | 13.7% | ranked 750 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 9.1% | 6.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,131 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 5.0% | 7.0% | 1.4% | ranked 464 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 688 | 8,151 | 329,600 | ranked 41 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,081 kW | 1,016 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 978 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 71.3 GWh/year | 1,237 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 176 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,620 kWh/inh. | 6,860 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,256 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | La Grande Béroche | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 746 | 14,545 | 728,011 | ranked 171 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 708 | 13,092 | 762,757 | ranked 197 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 75.6 | 72.6 | 64.9 | ranked 549 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.7% | 68.7% | 65.7% | ranked 813 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 27.7% | 25.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,025 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | La Grande Béroche | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 3,369 | 113,631 | 5,679,518 | ranked 297 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 359.8 | 630.0 | 362.9 | ranked 918 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 67.2% | 63.3% | 63.6% | ranked 760 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 26.2% | 33.6% | 24.2% | ranked 794 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | La Grande Béroche | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 20.2% | 27.3% | 18.9% | ranked 793 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: La Grande Béroche
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of La Grande Béroche?
La Grande Béroche has 9,363 residents (2025), ranking 206 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is La Grande Béroche?
La Grande Béroche covers 42.2 km², with a density of 222 people per km².
Is the population of La Grande Béroche growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of La Grande Béroche went from 9,072 to 9,363, a change of +3.2%.
Where is La Grande Béroche?
La Grande Béroche is in Neuchâtel. It belongs to Canton de Neuchâtel (district). Latitude 46.907, longitude 6.763.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for La Grande Béroche?
In La Grande Béroche, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 688 (2026), ranking 41 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Establishments: what is the figure for La Grande Béroche?
In La Grande Béroche, “Establishments” stands at 746 (2024), ranking 171 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in La Grande Béroche?
In La Grande Béroche, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,227 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border La Grande Béroche?
The nearest to La Grande Béroche are Mutrux (4.4 km), Provence (6.0 km), Concise (7.0 km), Boudry (7.2 km), Cortaillod (7.6 km).