Rochefort: population and statistics
Rochefort has a population of 1,383 (2025) across 25.9 km², or 53.5 people per km². It ranks 1,237 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,383 residents
- 25.9 km²
- 54 people/km²
- 788 m
Key points
Among the 24 municipalities in Neuchâtel, Rochefort ranks No. 14 by population.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 41.2 in Rochefort, compared with an average of 72.6 in Neuchâtel and 83.6 nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 162.0 in Rochefort, compared with an average of 630.0 in Neuchâtel and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,222 kWh a year here.
Rochefort in numbers
Where is Rochefort?
Population of Rochefort over time
Rochefort had 1,224 residents in 2015 and 1,383 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,291 |
| 2021 | 1,312 |
| 2022 | 1,313 |
| 2023 | 1,325 |
| 2024 | 1,354 |
| 2025 | 1,383 |
Did you know?
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,620 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Boudry (6,341 residents), 3.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,888 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Rochefort
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 | Rochefort | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.4% | 20.3% | 20.7% | ranked 790 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rochefort | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 785 | 101,478 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,200 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 39.6% | 37.4% | 23.3% | ranked 287 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 20.6% | 13.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,207 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 76.9% | 50.9% | 69.5% | ranked 424 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rochefort | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 43.1% | 70.4% | 53.5% | ranked 1,282 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 16.5% | 12.1% | 13.7% | ranked 747 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 21.3% | 6.7% | 12.4% | ranked 487 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 11.3% | 7.0% | 1.4% | ranked 205 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 149 | 8,151 | 329,600 | ranked 737 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,530 kW | 1,016 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 505 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 12.6 GWh/year | 1,237 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,380 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,089 kWh/inh. | 6,860 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 955 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rochefort | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 81 | 14,545 | 728,011 | ranked 1,401 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 57 | 13,092 | 762,757 | ranked 1,512 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 41.2 | 72.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,744 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 56.1% | 68.7% | 65.7% | ranked 1,573 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 36.8% | 25.0% | 29.0% | ranked 290 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rochefort | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 224 | 113,631 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,566 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 162.0 | 630.0 | 362.9 | ranked 1,690 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 75.0% | 63.3% | 63.6% | ranked 472 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 11.2% | 33.6% | 24.2% | ranked 1,507 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Rochefort | Neuchâtel | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 15.6% | 27.3% | 18.9% | ranked 1,146 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Rochefort
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rochefort?
Rochefort has 1,383 residents (2025), ranking 1,237 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Rochefort?
Rochefort covers 25.9 km², with a density of 54 people per km².
Is the population of Rochefort growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rochefort went from 1,224 to 1,383, a change of +13.0%.
Where is Rochefort?
Rochefort is in Neuchâtel. It belongs to Canton de Neuchâtel (district). Latitude 46.983, longitude 6.817.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rochefort?
In Rochefort, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 41.2 (2026), ranking 1,744 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rochefort?
In Rochefort, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 162.0 (2024), ranking 1,690 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rochefort?
In Rochefort, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,222 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rochefort?
The nearest to Rochefort are Boudry (3.9 km), Milvignes (4.2 km), Brot-Plamboz (4.8 km), Cortaillod (5.0 km), La Sagne (6.3 km).