Le Cerneux-Péquignot: population and statistics
Le Cerneux-Péquignot has a population of 313 (2025) across 15.7 km², or 19.9 people per km². It ranks 1,960 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 313 residents
- 15.7 km²
- 20 people/km²
- 1,084 m
Key points
Among the 24 municipalities in Neuchâtel, Le Cerneux-Péquignot ranks No. 22 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,171 kWh a year here.
Le Cerneux-Péquignot in numbers
Where is Le Cerneux-Péquignot?
Population of Le Cerneux-Péquignot over time
Le Cerneux-Péquignot had 325 residents in 2015 and 313 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 313 |
| 2021 | 316 |
| 2022 | 325 |
| 2023 | 311 |
| 2024 | 310 |
| 2025 | 313 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,199 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is La Chaux-du-Milieu (494 residents), 2.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,684 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Le Cerneux-Péquignot
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 | Le Cerneux-Péquignot | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.6% | 20.3% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Le Cerneux-Péquignot | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 167 | 101,478 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,976 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 62.3% | 37.4% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 12.0% | 13.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 66.3% | 50.9% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Le Cerneux-Péquignot | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 30.0% | 70.4% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 22.0% | 12.1% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 43.0% | 6.7% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 2.0% | 7.0% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 39 | 8,151 | 329,600 | ranked 1,700 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4,764 kW | 1,016 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 8.2 GWh/year | 1,237 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,684 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 26,230 kWh/inh. | 6,860 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Le Cerneux-Péquignot | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 44 | 14,545 | 728,011 | ranked 1,756 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 27 | 13,092 | 762,757 | ranked 1,846 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 86.3 | 72.6 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 51.9% | 68.7% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 40.7% | 25.0% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Le Cerneux-Péquignot | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 142 | 113,631 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,763 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 453.7 | 630.0 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 26.1% | 63.3% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 38.0% | 33.6% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Le Cerneux-Péquignot | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 3.8% | 27.3% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Le Cerneux-Péquignot
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Le Cerneux-Péquignot?
Le Cerneux-Péquignot has 313 residents (2025), ranking 1,960 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Le Cerneux-Péquignot?
Le Cerneux-Péquignot covers 15.7 km², with a density of 20 people per km².
Is the population of Le Cerneux-Péquignot growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Le Cerneux-Péquignot went from 325 to 313, a change of −3.7%.
Where is Le Cerneux-Péquignot?
Le Cerneux-Péquignot is in Neuchâtel. It belongs to Canton de Neuchâtel (district). Latitude 47.017, longitude 6.667.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Le Cerneux-Péquignot?
In Le Cerneux-Péquignot, “Dwellings” stands at 167 (2026), ranking 1,976 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Le Cerneux-Péquignot?
In Le Cerneux-Péquignot, “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 27 (2026), ranking 1,846 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Le Cerneux-Péquignot?
In Le Cerneux-Péquignot, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,171 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Le Cerneux-Péquignot?
The nearest to Le Cerneux-Péquignot are La Chaux-du-Milieu (2.5 km), Les Ponts-de-Martel (5.1 km), La Brévine (6.3 km), Le Locle (7.4 km), Brot-Plamboz (7.5 km).