Laténa: population and statistics
Laténa has a population of 11,752 (2025) across 25.9 km², or 454 people per km². It ranks 141 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 11,752 residents
- 25.9 km²
- 454 people/km²
- 454 m
Key points
Among the 24 municipalities in Neuchâtel, Laténa ranks No. 4 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,255 kWh a year here.
Laténa in numbers
Where is Laténa?
Population of Laténa over time
Laténa had 11,120 residents in 2015 and 11,752 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 11,336 |
| 2021 | 11,477 |
| 2022 | 11,625 |
| 2023 | 11,698 |
| 2024 | 11,718 |
| 2025 | 11,752 |
Did you know?
- “Photovoltaic installations”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,622 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Cornaux, 3.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Neuchâtel (45,466 residents), 6.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,020 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Laténa
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 | Laténa | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.6% | 20.3% | 20.7% | ranked 755 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Laténa | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 5,965 | 101,478 | 4,927,050 | ranked 148 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 21.8% | 37.4% | 23.3% | ranked 978 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 18.1% | 13.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,368 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 63.1% | 50.9% | 69.5% | ranked 1,242 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Laténa | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 72.4% | 70.4% | 53.5% | ranked 280 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 19.4% | 12.1% | 13.7% | ranked 589 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 2.4% | 6.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,663 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.6% | 7.0% | 1.4% | ranked 577 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 664 | 8,151 | 329,600 | ranked 44 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,296 kW | 1,016 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 714 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 81.2 GWh/year | 1,237 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 139 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,914 kWh/inh. | 6,860 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,401 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Laténa | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 862 | 14,545 | 728,011 | ranked 135 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 853 | 13,092 | 762,757 | ranked 157 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 72.6 | 72.6 | 64.9 | ranked 627 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 73.4% | 68.7% | 65.7% | ranked 283 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 19.8% | 25.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,604 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Laténa | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 7,865 | 113,631 | 5,679,518 | ranked 114 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 669.2 | 630.0 | 362.9 | ranked 227 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 71.9% | 63.3% | 63.6% | ranked 589 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 27.0% | 33.6% | 24.2% | ranked 758 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Laténa | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 26.6% | 27.3% | 18.9% | ranked 448 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Laténa
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Laténa?
Laténa has 11,752 residents (2025), ranking 141 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Laténa?
Laténa covers 25.9 km², with a density of 454 people per km².
Is the population of Laténa growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Laténa went from 11,120 to 11,752, a change of +5.7%.
Where is Laténa?
Laténa is in Neuchâtel. It belongs to Canton de Neuchâtel (district). Latitude 47.011, longitude 7.006.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Laténa?
In Laténa, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 664 (2026), ranking 44 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Jobs: what is the figure for Laténa?
In Laténa, “Jobs” stands at 7,865 (2024), ranking 114 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Laténa?
In Laténa, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,255 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Laténa?
The nearest to Laténa are Cornaux (3.3 km), Gals (3.7 km), Gampelen (4.0 km), Cressier (NE) (5.0 km), Tschugg (5.6 km).