Besain Facts
| Area | 12.9 km² |
| Population | 137 |
| Male Population | 66 (48.0%) |
| Female Population | 71 (52.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -42.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -23.9% |
| Median Age | 45.5 years (Male: 43.5, Female: 47) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $35,214 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.78533, 5.79470 |
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Besain Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 237 | 203 | 180 | 150 | 137 | 125 | 113 |
| Population Density | 18.3 / km² | 15.7 / km² | 13.9 / km² | 11.6 / km² | 10.6 / km² | 9.7 / km² | 8.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridBesain Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 23.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Besain | -42.2% | -32.5% | -23.9% |
| France | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Besain Median Age
Median Age: 45.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Besain | 45.5 yrs | 47 yrs | 43.5 yrs |
| France | 39.6 yrs | 41 yrs | 38.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Besain Population Density
Population Density: 10.6 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Besain | 137 | 12.9 km² | 10.6 / km² |
| France | 65.9 million | 638,022.5 km² | 103 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Besain 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.
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
Besain Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $28,773 | $29,917 | $33,789 | $33,589 | $30,953 | $32,057 | $32,508 | $35,214 |
| Total GDP | $12.8M | $13.3M | $15.2M | $15.6M | $14.9M | $15.9M | $16.5M | $17.9M |
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
Besain CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Besain | 1,086 tn | 7.93 tn | 83.9 tons/km² |
| France | 485,797,691 tn | 7.38 tn | 761.4 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
Besain CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,086 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.93 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 83.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/3/16 | 9:01 AM | 4.1 | 41.3 km | 2,000 m | 2km SE of Damparis, France | usgs.gov |
| 4/6/13 | 8:49 PM | 3.4 | 99.4 km | 2,000 m | 1km SSW of Poisy, France | usgs.gov |
| 8/1/06 | 3:48 AM | 3.4 | 69.6 km | 14,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 3/29/06 | 9:49 AM | 3.6 | 83.4 km | 4,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/11/06 | 10:32 AM | 4.1 | 98.9 km | 5,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 9/1/05 | 5:28 AM | 3 | 64.9 km | 200 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 7/28/04 | 4:25 PM | 3 | 83.4 km | 4,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 7/27/04 | 11:05 PM | 3.2 | 83.6 km | 3,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 2/23/04 | 5:31 PM | 4.4 | 65.1 km | 17,400 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 12/2/03 | 5:08 PM | 3.1 | 56.7 km | 8,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Besain
Besain is a commune in the Jura department in the region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in eastern France.
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