Bois-d'Amont: population and statistics
Bois-d'Amont has a population of 2,489 (2025) across 12.3 km², or 203 people per km². It ranks 846 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +16.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,489 residents
- 12.3 km²
- 203 people/km²
- 753 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Bois-d'Amont ranks No. 39 by population.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 164.7 in Bois-d'Amont, compared with an average of 476.6 in Fribourg and 622.5 nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 16.0% in Bois-d'Amont, compared with an average of 17.5% in Fribourg and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,247 kWh a year here.
Bois-d'Amont in numbers
Where is Bois-d'Amont?
Population of Bois-d'Amont over time
Bois-d'Amont had 2,132 residents in 2015 and 2,489 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,312 |
| 2021 | 2,315 |
| 2022 | 2,344 |
| 2023 | 2,381 |
| 2024 | 2,422 |
| 2025 | 2,489 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,720 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Ferpicloz, 1.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Marly (9,566 residents), 3.6 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 Bois-d'Amont
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 | Bois-d'Amont | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.0% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,626 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bois-d'Amont | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,056 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,002 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 19.4% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,091 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 30.3% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 577 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 72.4% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 721 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bois-d'Amont | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 35.8% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,496 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 32.2% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 196 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 14.3% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 801 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.8% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 552 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 261 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 348 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,719 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 365 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 24.6 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 851 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,892 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 811 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bois-d'Amont | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 134 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 1,040 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 130 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 998 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 52.2 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,448 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 63.8% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,075 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 32.3% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 626 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bois-d'Amont | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 410 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,273 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 164.7 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,681 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 49.8% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,355 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 30.2% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 614 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Bois-d'Amont | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 16.9% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 1,069 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Bois-d'Amont
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bois-d'Amont?
Bois-d'Amont has 2,489 residents (2025), ranking 846 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Bois-d'Amont?
Bois-d'Amont covers 12.3 km², with a density of 203 people per km².
Is the population of Bois-d'Amont growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bois-d'Amont went from 2,132 to 2,489, a change of +16.7%.
Where is Bois-d'Amont?
Bois-d'Amont is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Sarine (district). Latitude 46.755, longitude 7.146.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bois-d'Amont?
In Bois-d'Amont, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 164.7 (2024), ranking 1,681 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Bois-d'Amont?
In Bois-d'Amont, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 16.0% (2025), ranking 1,626 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bois-d'Amont?
In Bois-d'Amont, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,247 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bois-d'Amont?
The nearest to Bois-d'Amont are Ferpicloz (1.7 km), Le Mouret (1.7 km), Villarsel-sur-Marly (2.1 km), Treyvaux (2.6 km), Hauterive (FR) (2.6 km).