Bas-Intyamon: population and statistics
Bas-Intyamon has a population of 1,759 (2025) across 33.3 km², or 52.8 people per km². It ranks 1,053 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +36.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,759 residents
- 33.3 km²
- 53 people/km²
- 723 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Bas-Intyamon ranks No. 55 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 14.2% in Bas-Intyamon, compared with an average of 17.5% in Fribourg and 19.8% nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 60.3% in Bas-Intyamon, compared with an average of 25.9% in Fribourg and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,157 kWh a year here.
Bas-Intyamon in numbers
Where is Bas-Intyamon?
Population of Bas-Intyamon over time
Bas-Intyamon had 1,291 residents in 2015 and 1,759 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,555 |
| 2021 | 1,596 |
| 2022 | 1,598 |
| 2023 | 1,701 |
| 2024 | 1,726 |
| 2025 | 1,759 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,669 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Gruyères, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Broc (2,957 residents), 3.9 km away.
All indicators for Bas-Intyamon
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 | Bas-Intyamon | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 14.2% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,752 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bas-Intyamon | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 848 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,140 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 23.0% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 916 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 36.2% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 286 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 70.4% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 855 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bas-Intyamon | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 44.5% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,223 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 26.8% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 319 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 15.9% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 717 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.9% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,058 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 129 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 868 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,168 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 169 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 20.9 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 982 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,853 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 535 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bas-Intyamon | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 98 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 1,272 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 101 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 1,151 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.4 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,235 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 64.4% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,017 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.7% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 749 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bas-Intyamon | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 776 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 952 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 441.2 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 638 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 34.1% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,700 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 60.3% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 47 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Bas-Intyamon | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 21.6% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 705 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Bas-Intyamon
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bas-Intyamon?
Bas-Intyamon has 1,759 residents (2025), ranking 1,053 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Bas-Intyamon?
Bas-Intyamon covers 33.3 km², with a density of 53 people per km².
Is the population of Bas-Intyamon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bas-Intyamon went from 1,291 to 1,759, a change of +36.3%.
Where is Bas-Intyamon?
Bas-Intyamon is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Gruyère (district). Latitude 46.567, longitude 7.083.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Bas-Intyamon?
In Bas-Intyamon, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 14.2% (2025), ranking 1,752 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Bas-Intyamon?
In Bas-Intyamon, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 60.3% (2024), ranking 47 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bas-Intyamon?
In Bas-Intyamon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,157 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bas-Intyamon?
The nearest to Bas-Intyamon are Gruyères (1.9 km), Grandvillard (3.7 km), Le Pâquier (FR) (3.7 km), Broc (3.9 km), Haut-Intyamon (5.9 km).