Attalens: population and statistics
Attalens has a population of 3,690 (2025) across 9.7 km², or 379 people per km². It ranks 612 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,690 residents
- 9.7 km²
- 379 people/km²
- 776 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Attalens ranks No. 22 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 45.0% in Attalens, compared with an average of 33.7% in Fribourg and 24.6% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 15.2% in Attalens, compared with an average of 17.5% in Fribourg and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,311 kWh a year here.
Attalens in numbers
Where is Attalens?
Population of Attalens over time
Attalens had 3,295 residents in 2015 and 3,690 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,580 |
| 2021 | 3,611 |
| 2022 | 3,682 |
| 2023 | 3,678 |
| 2024 | 3,693 |
| 2025 | 3,690 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,364 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Bossonnens, 0.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Châtel-Saint-Denis (8,931 residents), 4.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,244 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Attalens
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 | Attalens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.2% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,702 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Attalens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,663 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 721 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 16.3% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,284 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 45.0% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 60 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.4% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 384 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Attalens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 49.6% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,041 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 28.3% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 282 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 8.3% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 1,173 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.9% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 653 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 351 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 205 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,412 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 625 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 30.2 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 672 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,173 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,141 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Attalens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 219 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 708 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 216 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 690 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 58.5 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,191 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 63.9% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,063 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 27.8% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,015 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Attalens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 845 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 907 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 229.0 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,451 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 69.7% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 665 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 24.7% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 862 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Attalens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 18.2% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 964 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Attalens
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Attalens?
Attalens has 3,690 residents (2025), ranking 612 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Attalens?
Attalens covers 9.7 km², with a density of 379 people per km².
Is the population of Attalens growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Attalens went from 3,295 to 3,690, a change of +12.0%.
Where is Attalens?
Attalens is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Veveyse (district). Latitude 46.510, longitude 6.849.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Attalens?
In Attalens, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 45.0% (2026), ranking 60 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Attalens?
In Attalens, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 15.2% (2025), ranking 1,702 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Attalens?
In Attalens, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,311 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Attalens?
The nearest to Attalens are Bossonnens (0.7 km), Granges (Veveyse) (1.4 km), Remaufens (1.5 km), Jongny (2.5 km), Chardonne (3.2 km).