Belfaux: population and statistics
Belfaux has a population of 3,488 (2025) across 6.4 km², or 542 people per km². It ranks 635 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,488 residents
- 6.4 km²
- 542 people/km²
- 613 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Belfaux ranks No. 24 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 14.9% in Belfaux, compared with an average of 17.5% in Fribourg and 19.8% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 35.4% in Belfaux, compared with an average of 25.8% in Fribourg and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,247 kWh a year here.
Belfaux in numbers
Where is Belfaux?
Population of Belfaux over time
Belfaux had 3,288 residents in 2015 and 3,488 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,342 |
| 2021 | 3,356 |
| 2022 | 3,406 |
| 2023 | 3,470 |
| 2024 | 3,452 |
| 2025 | 3,488 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 901 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is La Sonnaz, 1.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Courtepin (5,847 residents), 4.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,988 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Belfaux
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 | Belfaux | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 14.9% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,714 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Belfaux | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,599 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 745 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 15.9% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,306 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 35.1% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 328 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 63.6% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 1,215 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Belfaux | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 47.6% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,123 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 26.0% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 344 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.8% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 1,372 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 10.2% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 226 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 200 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 515 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 825.5 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,334 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 24.4 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 864 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,987 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,384 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Belfaux | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 180 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 843 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 233 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 653 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 66.8 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 832 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 69.5% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 556 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.2% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,148 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Belfaux | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 851 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 901 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 244.0 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,390 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 61.6% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 967 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 29.5% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 646 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Belfaux | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 35.4% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 145 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Belfaux
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Belfaux?
Belfaux has 3,488 residents (2025), ranking 635 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Belfaux?
Belfaux covers 6.4 km², with a density of 542 people per km².
Is the population of Belfaux growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Belfaux went from 3,288 to 3,488, a change of +6.1%.
Where is Belfaux?
Belfaux is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Sarine (district). Latitude 46.829, longitude 7.095.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Belfaux?
In Belfaux, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 14.9% (2025), ranking 1,714 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Belfaux?
In Belfaux, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 35.4% (2025), ranking 145 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Belfaux?
In Belfaux, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,247 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Belfaux?
The nearest to Belfaux are La Sonnaz (1.2 km), Grolley-Ponthaux (2.2 km), Misery-Courtion (3.2 km), Givisiez (3.2 km), Corminboeuf (3.2 km).