Juriens: population and statistics
Juriens has a population of 345 (2025) across 9.3 km², or 36.9 people per km². It ranks 1,934 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 345 residents
- 9.3 km²
- 37 people/km²
- 806 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Juriens ranks No. 248 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,273 kWh a year here.
Juriens in numbers
Where is Juriens?
Population of Juriens over time
Juriens had 301 residents in 2015 and 345 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 336 |
| 2021 | 348 |
| 2022 | 347 |
| 2023 | 351 |
| 2024 | 348 |
| 2025 | 345 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Entities listed in the commercial register”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,310 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is La Praz, 2.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Romainmôtier-Envy (579 residents), 2.2 km away.
All indicators for Juriens
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 | Juriens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.0% | 17.1% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Juriens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 175 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,962 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 66.3% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 17.1% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 55.3% | 52.6% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Juriens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 56.6% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 5.3% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 22.4% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 6.6% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 23 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,908 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 743.2 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 4.9 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,922 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,319 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Juriens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 28 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,940 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 13 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 2,004 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 37.7 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 30.8% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 53.8% | 26.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Juriens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 59 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,999 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 171.0 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 35.6% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 25.4% | 16.3% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Juriens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 7.0% | 34.3% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Juriens
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Juriens?
Juriens has 345 residents (2025), ranking 1,934 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Juriens?
Juriens covers 9.3 km², with a density of 37 people per km².
Is the population of Juriens growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Juriens went from 301 to 345, a change of +14.6%.
Where is Juriens?
Juriens is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Jura-Nord vaudois (district). Latitude 46.683, longitude 6.450.
Jobs: what is the figure for Juriens?
In Juriens, “Jobs” stands at 59 (2024), ranking 1,999 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Juriens?
In Juriens, “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 13 (2026), ranking 2,004 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Juriens?
In Juriens, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,273 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Juriens?
The nearest to Juriens are La Praz (2.2 km), Romainmôtier-Envy (2.2 km), Croy (2.3 km), Premier (2.3 km), Ferreyres (3.1 km).