Categories in Neuchâtel
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Neuchâtel
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 493 | 32 years |
| Health and medical | 345 | — |
| Shopping | 311 | 42 years |
| Restaurants | 262 | 26 years |
| Real estate | 211 | 53 years |
| Lawyers legal | 199 | 36 years |
| Construction of buildings | 183 | 63 years |
| Beauty salons | 151 | — |
| Hairdressers | 151 | 27 years |
| Other construction | 145 | 57 years |
| All food and beverage | 143 | 38 years |
| Electronics stores | 139 | 38 years |
| Clothing stores | 129 | 38 years |
| Hotels and motels | 126 | 38 years |
| Education | 122 | 29 years |
| Psychiatrists and psychotherapists | 115 | — |
Neuchâtel Facts
| Area | 8.6 km² |
| Population | 16,970 |
| Male Population | 8,087 (47.7%) |
| Female Population | 8,883 (52.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +23.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +23.7% |
| Median Age | 39.3 years (Male: 37.9, Female: 40.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $43,451 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 32 |
| Neighborhoods | Colombier, Bôle, Auvernier, Saint-Sulpice, Boveresse |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.99179, 6.93100 |
| Postal Codes | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2006, More |
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Neuchâtel Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,716 | 13,417 | 13,723 | 14,591 | 16,970 | 17,158 | 17,265 |
| Population Density | 1,601.9 / km² | 1,566.9 / km² | 1,602.7 / km² | 1,704.1 / km² | 1,981.9 / km² | 2,003.9 / km² | 2,016.4 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridNeuchâtel Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 23.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neuchâtel | +23.7% | +26.5% | +23.7% |
| Canton of Neuchâtel | — | — | — |
| Switzerland | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Neuchâtel Median Age
Median Age: 39.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neuchâtel | 39.3 yrs | 40.8 yrs | 37.9 yrs |
| Canton of Neuchâtel | 41 yrs | 42.2 yrs | 39.8 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Neuchâtel Population Density
Population Density: 1,982 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neuchâtel | 16,970 | 8.6 km² | 1,982 / km² |
| Canton of Neuchâtel | 175,539 | 803 km² | 219 / km² |
| Switzerland | 8.3 million | 41,281.4 km² | 200 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Neuchâtel Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Neuchâtel
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Neuchâtel
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Neuchâtel
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Neuchâtel
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Neuchâtel
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Neuchâtel Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $33,258 | $29,040 | $34,064 | $39,478 | $38,510 | $46,364 | $48,506 | $43,451 |
| Total GDP | $266.7M | $250.4M | $302.7M | $368.8M | $387M | $503.6M | $550.8M | $499.4M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Neuchâtel CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neuchâtel | 193,824 tn | 11.42 tn | 22,636.4 tons/km² |
| Canton of Neuchâtel | 2,004,177 tn | 11.42 tn | 2,495.9 tons/km² |
| Switzerland | 96,432,235 tn | 11.67 tn | 2,336 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Neuchâtel CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 193,824 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.42 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 22,636.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/1/17 | 8:10 AM | 4.1 | 52.3 km | 1,590 m | 7km E of Chatel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 5/25/06 | 8:18 AM | 3.1 | 46 km | 10,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 3/29/06 | 9:49 AM | 3.6 | 9.2 km | 4,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 3/16/05 | 3:41 AM | 3.1 | 45.7 km | 8,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/19/05 | 2:46 PM | 3.1 | 39.5 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 7/28/04 | 4:25 PM | 3 | 43.7 km | 4,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 7/27/04 | 11:05 PM | 3.2 | 44.3 km | 3,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 2/23/04 | 5:31 PM | 4.4 | 59 km | 17,400 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 2/18/04 | 3:29 PM | 3.1 | 43.9 km | 11,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/18/04 | 2:31 PM | 3.8 | 43.9 km | 11,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Neuchâtel
Neuchâtel (French pronunciation: [nøʃatɛl]), Old French: neu(f) "new" + chatel "castle" (French: château); German: Neuenburg; Italian: Neocastello or Nuovocastello; Romansh: Neuchâtel or Neufchâtel) is the capital of the Swiss canton of Neuchâtel on..
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