Les Ponts-de-Martel: population and statistics
Les Ponts-de-Martel has a population of 1,234 (2025) across 18.2 km², or 67.7 people per km². It ranks 1,304 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,234 residents
- 18.2 km²
- 68 people/km²
- 1,016 m
Key points
Among the 24 municipalities in Neuchâtel, Les Ponts-de-Martel ranks No. 15 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 66.0% in Les Ponts-de-Martel, compared with an average of 37.4% in Neuchâtel and 22.4% nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 53.8% in Les Ponts-de-Martel, compared with an average of 68.7% in Neuchâtel and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,192 kWh a year here.
Les Ponts-de-Martel in numbers
Where is Les Ponts-de-Martel?
Population of Les Ponts-de-Martel over time
Les Ponts-de-Martel had 1,279 residents in 2015 and 1,234 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,230 |
| 2021 | 1,240 |
| 2022 | 1,239 |
| 2023 | 1,229 |
| 2024 | 1,231 |
| 2025 | 1,234 |
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 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,553 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Brot-Plamboz, 2.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Le Locle (10,912 residents), 6.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,768 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Les Ponts-de-Martel
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 Ponts-de-Martel | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.1% | 20.3% | 20.7% | ranked 829 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Les Ponts-de-Martel | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 701 | 101,478 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,276 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 66.0% | 37.4% | 23.3% | ranked 17 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 6.0% | 13.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,765 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 56.9% | 50.9% | 69.5% | ranked 1,483 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Les Ponts-de-Martel | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 44.8% | 70.4% | 53.5% | ranked 1,211 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 14.8% | 12.1% | 13.7% | ranked 839 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 22.9% | 6.7% | 12.4% | ranked 429 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 11.0% | 7.0% | 1.4% | ranked 209 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 90 | 8,151 | 329,600 | ranked 1,171 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,433 kW | 1,016 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 601 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 18.4 GWh/year | 1,237 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,088 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,887 kWh/inh. | 6,860 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 255 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Les Ponts-de-Martel | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 150 | 14,545 | 728,011 | ranked 964 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 93 | 13,092 | 762,757 | ranked 1,212 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 75.4 | 72.6 | 64.9 | ranked 552 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 53.8% | 68.7% | 65.7% | ranked 1,642 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 36.6% | 25.0% | 29.0% | ranked 306 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Les Ponts-de-Martel | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 560 | 113,631 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,105 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 453.8 | 630.0 | 362.9 | ranked 597 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 60.0% | 63.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,027 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 25.7% | 33.6% | 24.2% | ranked 817 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Les Ponts-de-Martel | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.3% | 27.3% | 18.9% | ranked 1,381 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Les Ponts-de-Martel
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Les Ponts-de-Martel?
Les Ponts-de-Martel has 1,234 residents (2025), ranking 1,304 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Les Ponts-de-Martel?
Les Ponts-de-Martel covers 18.2 km², with a density of 68 people per km².
Is the population of Les Ponts-de-Martel growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Les Ponts-de-Martel went from 1,279 to 1,234, a change of −3.5%.
Where is Les Ponts-de-Martel?
Les Ponts-de-Martel is in Neuchâtel. It belongs to Canton de Neuchâtel (district). Latitude 46.997, longitude 6.727.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Les Ponts-de-Martel?
In Les Ponts-de-Martel, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 66.0% (2026), ranking 17 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Les Ponts-de-Martel?
In Les Ponts-de-Martel, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 53.8% (2026), ranking 1,642 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Les Ponts-de-Martel?
In Les Ponts-de-Martel, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,192 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Les Ponts-de-Martel?
The nearest to Les Ponts-de-Martel are Brot-Plamboz (2.4 km), La Chaux-du-Milieu (3.0 km), Le Cerneux-Péquignot (5.1 km), Le Locle (6.5 km), Rochefort (7.0 km).