Le Landeron: population and statistics
Le Landeron has a population of 4,685 (2025) across 10.3 km², or 454 people per km². It ranks 472 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,685 residents
- 10.3 km²
- 454 people/km²
- 430 m
Key points
Among the 24 municipalities in Neuchâtel, Le Landeron ranks No. 11 by population.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 42.2% in Le Landeron, compared with an average of 33.6% in Neuchâtel and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,238 kWh a year here.
Le Landeron in numbers
Where is Le Landeron?
Population of Le Landeron over time
Le Landeron had 4,501 residents in 2015 and 4,685 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,642 |
| 2021 | 4,673 |
| 2022 | 4,680 |
| 2023 | 4,647 |
| 2024 | 4,652 |
| 2025 | 4,685 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Neuchâtel for “Heat pumps as main heating”.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,444 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is La Neuveville, 2.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Laténa (11,752 residents), 6.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,952 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Le Landeron
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 Landeron | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.1% | 20.3% | 20.7% | ranked 386 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Le Landeron | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,454 | 101,478 | 4,927,050 | ranked 485 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 22.2% | 37.4% | 23.3% | ranked 955 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 16.9% | 13.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,421 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 63.5% | 50.9% | 69.5% | ranked 1,220 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Le Landeron | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 63.9% | 70.4% | 53.5% | ranked 554 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 26.2% | 12.1% | 13.7% | ranked 340 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 4.5% | 6.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,491 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.3% | 7.0% | 1.4% | ranked 1,340 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 277 | 8,151 | 329,600 | ranked 311 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 765.2 kW | 1,016 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,405 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 30.0 GWh/year | 1,237 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 679 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,401 kWh/inh. | 6,860 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,479 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Le Landeron | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 309 | 14,545 | 728,011 | ranked 492 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 306 | 13,092 | 762,757 | ranked 503 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 65.3 | 72.6 | 64.9 | ranked 886 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 62.1% | 68.7% | 65.7% | ranked 1,224 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 32.7% | 25.0% | 29.0% | ranked 589 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Le Landeron | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,379 | 113,631 | 5,679,518 | ranked 651 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 294.3 | 630.0 | 362.9 | ranked 1,188 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 52.9% | 63.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,270 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 42.2% | 33.6% | 24.2% | ranked 254 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Le Landeron | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 21.1% | 27.3% | 18.9% | ranked 736 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Le Landeron
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Le Landeron?
Le Landeron has 4,685 residents (2025), ranking 472 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Le Landeron?
Le Landeron covers 10.3 km², with a density of 454 people per km².
Is the population of Le Landeron growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Le Landeron went from 4,501 to 4,685, a change of +4.1%.
Where is Le Landeron?
Le Landeron is in Neuchâtel. It belongs to Canton de Neuchâtel (district). Latitude 47.055, longitude 7.069.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Le Landeron?
In Le Landeron, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 42.2% (2024), ranking 254 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Le Landeron?
In Le Landeron, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 277 (2026), ranking 311 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Le Landeron?
In Le Landeron, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,238 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Le Landeron?
The nearest to Le Landeron are La Neuveville (2.2 km), Erlach (2.6 km), Cressier (NE) (2.6 km), Lignières (3.1 km), Gals (3.5 km).