Les Verrières: population and statistics
Les Verrières has a population of 660 (2025) across 28.7 km², or 23.0 people per km². It ranks 1,681 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 660 residents
- 28.7 km²
- 23 people/km²
- 1,055 m
Key points
Among the 24 municipalities in Neuchâtel, Les Verrières ranks No. 18 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 74.8% in Les Verrières, compared with an average of 37.4% in Neuchâtel and 22.4% nationally.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 3,719 kW in Les Verrières, compared with an average of 1,016 kW in Neuchâtel and 919.4 kW nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 26° generates about 954 kWh a year here.
Les Verrières in numbers
Where is Les Verrières?
Population of Les Verrières over time
Les Verrières had 699 residents in 2015 and 660 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 646 |
| 2021 | 639 |
| 2022 | 652 |
| 2023 | 649 |
| 2024 | 658 |
| 2025 | 660 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Neuchâtel for “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,017 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is La Côte-aux-Fées, 3.7 km away.
All indicators for Les Verrières
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 Verrières | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.2% | 20.3% | 20.7% | ranked 817 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Les Verrières | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 473 | 101,478 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,550 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 74.8% | 37.4% | 23.3% | ranked 2 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 2.1% | 13.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,803 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 61.2% | 50.9% | 69.5% | ranked 1,315 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Les Verrières | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 64.9% | 70.4% | 53.5% | ranked 517 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 8.8% | 12.1% | 13.7% | ranked 1,340 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 23.7% | 6.7% | 12.4% | ranked 403 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.9% | 7.0% | 1.4% | ranked 1,058 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 49 | 8,151 | 329,600 | ranked 1,574 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3,719 kW | 1,016 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 18 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 17.5 GWh/year | 1,237 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,122 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 26,455 kWh/inh. | 6,860 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 24 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Les Verrières | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 66 | 14,545 | 728,011 | ranked 1,543 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 67 | 13,092 | 762,757 | ranked 1,422 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 101.5 | 72.6 | 64.9 | ranked 186 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 61.2% | 68.7% | 65.7% | ranked 1,286 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 29.9% | 25.0% | 29.0% | ranked 826 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Les Verrières | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 252 | 113,631 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,508 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 381.8 | 630.0 | 362.9 | ranked 836 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 39.7% | 63.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,610 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 40.5% | 33.6% | 24.2% | ranked 287 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Les Verrières | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 11.8% | 27.3% | 18.9% | ranked 1,426 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Les Verrières
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Les Verrières?
Les Verrières has 660 residents (2025), ranking 1,681 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Les Verrières?
Les Verrières covers 28.7 km², with a density of 23 people per km².
Is the population of Les Verrières growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Les Verrières went from 699 to 660, a change of −5.6%.
Where is Les Verrières?
Les Verrières is in Neuchâtel. It belongs to Canton de Neuchâtel (district). Latitude 46.900, longitude 6.483.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Les Verrières?
In Les Verrières, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 74.8% (2026), ranking 2 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Les Verrières?
In Les Verrières, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3,719 kW (2026), ranking 18 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Les Verrières?
In Les Verrières, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 26° produces about 954 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Les Verrières?
The nearest to Les Verrières are La Côte-aux-Fées (3.7 km), Bullet (8.5 km), Sainte-Croix (8.5 km), Val-de-Travers (8.9 km), Mauborget (10 km).