Belmont-Broye: population and statistics
Belmont-Broye has a population of 6,287 (2025) across 25.8 km², or 244 people per km². It ranks 326 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +23.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,287 residents
- 25.8 km²
- 244 people/km²
- 440 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Belmont-Broye ranks No. 11 by population.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 3,052 kW in Belmont-Broye, compared with an average of 1,384 kW in Fribourg and 919.4 kW nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 14.0% in Belmont-Broye, compared with an average of 17.5% in Fribourg and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,255 kWh a year here.
Belmont-Broye in numbers
Where is Belmont-Broye?
Population of Belmont-Broye over time
Belmont-Broye had 5,106 residents in 2015 and 6,287 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,635 |
| 2021 | 5,757 |
| 2022 | 5,844 |
| 2023 | 6,011 |
| 2024 | 6,148 |
| 2025 | 6,287 |
Did you know?
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,612 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Avenches, 2.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Payerne (10,938 residents), 8.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,020 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Belmont-Broye
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 | Belmont-Broye | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 14.0% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,762 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Belmont-Broye | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,911 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 387 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 20.1% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,054 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 44.8% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 62 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 70.2% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 871 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Belmont-Broye | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 40.6% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,365 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 34.6% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 158 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 10.6% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 1,021 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 7.1% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 350 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 477 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 90 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3,052 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 42 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 74.7 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 165 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,877 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 530 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Belmont-Broye | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 365 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 399 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 392 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 384 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 62.4 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,002 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 68.1% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 678 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 24.7% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,291 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Belmont-Broye | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,708 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 360 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 430.7 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 665 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 54.3% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,225 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 40.4% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 288 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Belmont-Broye | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 28.8% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 347 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Belmont-Broye
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Belmont-Broye?
Belmont-Broye has 6,287 residents (2025), ranking 326 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Belmont-Broye?
Belmont-Broye covers 25.8 km², with a density of 244 people per km².
Is the population of Belmont-Broye growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Belmont-Broye went from 5,106 to 6,287, a change of +23.1%.
Where is Belmont-Broye?
Belmont-Broye is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Broye (district). Latitude 46.867, longitude 7.012.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Belmont-Broye?
In Belmont-Broye, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3,052 kW (2026), ranking 42 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Belmont-Broye?
In Belmont-Broye, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 14.0% (2025), ranking 1,762 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Belmont-Broye?
In Belmont-Broye, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,255 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Belmont-Broye?
The nearest to Belmont-Broye are Avenches (2.6 km), Missy (3.1 km), Saint-Aubin (FR) (3.5 km), Misery-Courtion (4.6 km), Vallon (4.8 km).