Billens-Hennens: population and statistics
Billens-Hennens has a population of 910 (2025) across 4.9 km², or 186 people per km². It ranks 1,518 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +32.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 910 residents
- 4.9 km²
- 186 people/km²
- 729 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Billens-Hennens ranks No. 92 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 53.3% in Billens-Hennens, compared with an average of 33.7% in Fribourg and 24.6% nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 3.0% in Billens-Hennens, compared with an average of 25.9% in Fribourg and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,278 kWh a year here.
Billens-Hennens in numbers
Where is Billens-Hennens?
Population of Billens-Hennens over time
Billens-Hennens had 687 residents in 2015 and 910 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 791 |
| 2021 | 848 |
| 2022 | 883 |
| 2023 | 908 |
| 2024 | 903 |
| 2025 | 910 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 685 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Mézières (FR), 2.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Romont (FR) (6,276 residents), 2.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,112 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Billens-Hennens
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 | Billens-Hennens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.8% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,424 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Billens-Hennens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 518 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,480 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 21.6% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 989 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 53.3% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 8 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 61.7% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 1,296 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Billens-Hennens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 42.5% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,297 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 27.6% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 300 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 20.5% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 524 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.8% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,094 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 82 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 1,243 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,907 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 259 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 10.3 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,531 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,352 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 608 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Billens-Hennens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 51 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 1,683 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 44 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 1,649 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 48.4 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,569 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 54.5% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,624 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 38.6% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 221 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Billens-Hennens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 437 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,233 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 480.2 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 532 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 88.8% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 97 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 3.0% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 1,760 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Billens-Hennens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.4% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 870 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Billens-Hennens
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Billens-Hennens?
Billens-Hennens has 910 residents (2025), ranking 1,518 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Billens-Hennens?
Billens-Hennens covers 4.9 km², with a density of 186 people per km².
Is the population of Billens-Hennens growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Billens-Hennens went from 687 to 910, a change of +32.5%.
Where is Billens-Hennens?
Billens-Hennens is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Glâne (district). Latitude 46.683, longitude 6.900.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Billens-Hennens?
In Billens-Hennens, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 53.3% (2026), ranking 8 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Billens-Hennens?
In Billens-Hennens, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 3.0% (2024), ranking 1,760 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Billens-Hennens?
In Billens-Hennens, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,278 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Billens-Hennens?
The nearest to Billens-Hennens are Mézières (FR) (2.0 km), Prévonloup (2.2 km), Romont (FR) (2.3 km), Lovatens (2.5 km), Dompierre (VD) (3.5 km).