Milvignes: population and statistics
Milvignes has a population of 9,367 (2025) across 8.8 km², or 1,067 people per km². It ranks 205 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 9,367 residents
- 8.8 km²
- 1,067 people/km²
- 442 m
Key points
Among the 24 municipalities in Neuchâtel, Milvignes ranks No. 7 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,216 kWh a year here.
Milvignes in numbers
Where is Milvignes?
Population of Milvignes over time
Milvignes had 9,069 residents in 2015 and 9,367 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 9,063 |
| 2021 | 9,183 |
| 2022 | 9,217 |
| 2023 | 9,312 |
| 2024 | 9,308 |
| 2025 | 9,367 |
Did you know?
- “Photovoltaic installations”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,230 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.6 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Cortaillod, 2.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Neuchâtel (45,466 residents), 5.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,864 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Milvignes
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 | Milvignes | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.5% | 20.3% | 20.7% | ranked 621 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Milvignes | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 4,891 | 101,478 | 4,927,050 | ranked 204 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 25.6% | 37.4% | 23.3% | ranked 774 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 18.5% | 13.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,347 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 60.5% | 50.9% | 69.5% | ranked 1,342 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Milvignes | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 74.2% | 70.4% | 53.5% | ranked 223 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 14.7% | 12.1% | 13.7% | ranked 852 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 2.3% | 6.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,673 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 7.2% | 7.0% | 1.4% | ranked 347 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 547 | 8,151 | 329,600 | ranked 70 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 985.5 kW | 1,016 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,123 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 54.0 GWh/year | 1,237 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 286 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,760 kWh/inh. | 6,860 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,570 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Milvignes | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 577 | 14,545 | 728,011 | ranked 238 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 571 | 13,092 | 762,757 | ranked 255 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 61.0 | 72.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,069 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 71.3% | 68.7% | 65.7% | ranked 432 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.9% | 25.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,179 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Milvignes | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,975 | 113,631 | 5,679,518 | ranked 332 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 317.6 | 630.0 | 362.9 | ranked 1,082 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 74.9% | 63.3% | 63.6% | ranked 480 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 21.3% | 33.6% | 24.2% | ranked 1,027 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Milvignes | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.4% | 27.3% | 18.9% | ranked 870 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Milvignes
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Milvignes?
Milvignes has 9,367 residents (2025), ranking 205 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Milvignes?
Milvignes covers 8.8 km², with a density of 1,067 people per km².
Is the population of Milvignes growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Milvignes went from 9,069 to 9,367, a change of +3.3%.
Where is Milvignes?
Milvignes is in Neuchâtel. It belongs to Canton de Neuchâtel (district). Latitude 46.967, longitude 6.867.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Milvignes?
In Milvignes, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 547 (2026), ranking 70 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Milvignes?
In Milvignes, “Dwellings” stands at 4,891 (2026), ranking 204 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Milvignes?
In Milvignes, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,216 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Milvignes?
The nearest to Milvignes are Cortaillod (2.9 km), Boudry (3.1 km), Rochefort (4.2 km), Neuchâtel (5.5 km), Brot-Plamboz (8.8 km).