Les Planchettes: population and statistics
Les Planchettes has a population of 187 (2025) across 11.7 km², or 15.9 people per km². It ranks 2,045 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −16.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 187 residents
- 11.7 km²
- 16 people/km²
- 1,052 m
Key points
Among the 24 municipalities in Neuchâtel, Les Planchettes ranks No. 24 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,137 kWh a year here.
Les Planchettes in numbers
Where is Les Planchettes?
Population of Les Planchettes over time
Les Planchettes had 223 residents in 2015 and 187 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 210 |
| 2021 | 214 |
| 2022 | 213 |
| 2023 | 198 |
| 2024 | 200 |
| 2025 | 187 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Neuchâtel for “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”.
- “Entities listed in the commercial register”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,643 football pitches.
- Its population density is 14.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is La Chaux-de-Fonds (37,858 residents), 4.5 km away.
All indicators for Les Planchettes
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 | Les Planchettes | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.5% | 20.3% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Les Planchettes | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 140 | 101,478 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,005 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 57.1% | 37.4% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 0.7% | 13.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 72.9% | 50.9% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Les Planchettes | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 40.4% | 70.4% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.8% | 12.1% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 44.7% | 6.7% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 7.0% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 20 | 8,151 | 329,600 | ranked 1,939 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,817 kW | 1,016 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 3.9 GWh/year | 1,237 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,002 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 20,588 kWh/inh. | 6,860 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Les Planchettes | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 24 | 14,545 | 728,011 | ranked 1,983 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 8 | 13,092 | 762,757 | ranked 2,059 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 42.8 | 72.6 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 25.0% | 68.7% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 62.5% | 25.0% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Les Planchettes | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 62 | 113,631 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,992 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 331.6 | 630.0 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 30.6% | 63.3% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 30.6% | 33.6% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Les Planchettes | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 11.8% | 27.3% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Les Planchettes
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Les Planchettes?
Les Planchettes has 187 residents (2025), ranking 2,045 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Les Planchettes?
Les Planchettes covers 11.7 km², with a density of 16 people per km².
Is the population of Les Planchettes growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Les Planchettes went from 223 to 187, a change of −16.1%.
Where is Les Planchettes?
Les Planchettes is in Neuchâtel. It belongs to Canton de Neuchâtel (district). Latitude 47.108, longitude 6.771.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Les Planchettes?
In Les Planchettes, “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 8 (2026), ranking 2,059 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Les Planchettes?
In Les Planchettes, “Dwellings” stands at 140 (2026), ranking 2,005 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Les Planchettes?
In Les Planchettes, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,137 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Les Planchettes?
The nearest to Les Planchettes are La Chaux-de-Fonds (4.5 km), Le Locle (6.4 km), La Sagne (8.0 km), La Ferrière (11 km), La Chaux-du-Milieu (12 km).