Autigny: population and statistics
Autigny has a population of 837 (2025) across 6.2 km², or 135 people per km². It ranks 1,564 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 837 residents
- 6.2 km²
- 135 people/km²
- 692 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Autigny ranks No. 95 by population.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 45.9% in Autigny, compared with an average of 67.8% in Fribourg and 68.6% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 161.3 in Autigny, compared with an average of 476.6 in Fribourg and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,277 kWh a year here.
Autigny in numbers
Where is Autigny?
Population of Autigny over time
Autigny had 803 residents in 2015 and 837 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 782 |
| 2021 | 788 |
| 2022 | 794 |
| 2023 | 804 |
| 2024 | 840 |
| 2025 | 837 |
Did you know?
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 871 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Cottens (FR) (1,605 residents), 1.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,108 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Autigny
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 | Autigny | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.4% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,674 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Autigny | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 384 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,656 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 39.6% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 289 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 22.9% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,051 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 69.1% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 924 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Autigny | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 40.5% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,368 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 25.7% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 355 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 16.9% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 670 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 4.0% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 528 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 83 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 1,229 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,822 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 300 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 10.9 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,486 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,987 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 414 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Autigny | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 52 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 1,679 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 37 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 1,728 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 44.2 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,686 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 45.9% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,773 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 43.2% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 93 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Autigny | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 135 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,778 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 161.3 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,693 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 54.1% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,232 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 16.3% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 1,282 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Autigny | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 16.0% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 1,118 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Autigny
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Autigny?
Autigny has 837 residents (2025), ranking 1,564 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Autigny?
Autigny covers 6.2 km², with a density of 135 people per km².
Is the population of Autigny growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Autigny went from 803 to 837, a change of +4.2%.
Where is Autigny?
Autigny is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Sarine (district). Latitude 46.740, longitude 7.027.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Autigny?
In Autigny, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 45.9% (2026), ranking 1,773 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Autigny?
In Autigny, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 161.3 (2024), ranking 1,693 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Autigny?
In Autigny, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,277 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Autigny?
The nearest to Autigny are Cottens (FR) (1.2 km), Chénens (2.2 km), Villorsonnens (3.3 km), Gibloux (3.5 km), La Brillaz (3.6 km).