La Sagne: population and statistics
La Sagne has a population of 1,090 (2025) across 25.6 km², or 42.7 people per km². It ranks 1,407 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,090 residents
- 25.6 km²
- 43 people/km²
- 1,028 m
Key points
Among the 24 municipalities in Neuchâtel, La Sagne ranks No. 17 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 65.6% in La Sagne, compared with an average of 37.4% in Neuchâtel and 22.4% nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 49.3% in La Sagne, compared with an average of 68.7% in Neuchâtel and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,197 kWh a year here.
La Sagne in numbers
Where is La Sagne?
Population of La Sagne over time
La Sagne had 963 residents in 2015 and 1,090 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,058 |
| 2021 | 1,058 |
| 2022 | 1,069 |
| 2023 | 1,068 |
| 2024 | 1,075 |
| 2025 | 1,090 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,578 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Le Locle (10,912 residents), 4.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,788 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for La Sagne
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 Sagne | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.4% | 20.3% | 20.7% | ranked 466 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | La Sagne | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 582 | 101,478 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,400 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 65.6% | 37.4% | 23.3% | ranked 20 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 14.9% | 13.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,522 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 67.5% | 50.9% | 69.5% | ranked 1,011 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | La Sagne | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 42.1% | 70.4% | 53.5% | ranked 1,311 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.5% | 12.1% | 13.7% | ranked 1,010 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 28.6% | 6.7% | 12.4% | ranked 286 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 8.4% | 7.0% | 1.4% | ranked 291 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 86 | 8,151 | 329,600 | ranked 1,202 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,693 kW | 1,016 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 377 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 16.4 GWh/year | 1,237 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,178 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 15,028 kWh/inh. | 6,860 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 249 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | La Sagne | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 92 | 14,545 | 728,011 | ranked 1,311 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 69 | 13,092 | 762,757 | ranked 1,400 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 63.3 | 72.6 | 64.9 | ranked 966 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 49.3% | 68.7% | 65.7% | ranked 1,735 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 37.7% | 25.0% | 29.0% | ranked 249 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | La Sagne | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 394 | 113,631 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,292 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 361.5 | 630.0 | 362.9 | ranked 910 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 61.7% | 63.3% | 63.6% | ranked 965 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 18.3% | 33.6% | 24.2% | ranked 1,195 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | La Sagne | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 11.0% | 27.3% | 18.9% | ranked 1,475 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: La Sagne
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of La Sagne?
La Sagne has 1,090 residents (2025), ranking 1,407 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is La Sagne?
La Sagne covers 25.6 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of La Sagne growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of La Sagne went from 963 to 1,090, a change of +13.2%.
Where is La Sagne?
La Sagne is in Neuchâtel. It belongs to Canton de Neuchâtel (district). Latitude 47.039, longitude 6.799.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for La Sagne?
In La Sagne, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 65.6% (2026), ranking 20 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for La Sagne?
In La Sagne, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 49.3% (2026), ranking 1,735 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in La Sagne?
In La Sagne, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,197 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border La Sagne?
The nearest to La Sagne are Le Locle (4.2 km), Rochefort (6.3 km), Brot-Plamboz (6.9 km), La Chaux-de-Fonds (7.2 km), Les Ponts-de-Martel (7.2 km).