Bossonnens: population and statistics
Bossonnens has a population of 1,661 (2025) across 4.1 km², or 403 people per km². It ranks 1,090 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,661 residents
- 4.1 km²
- 403 people/km²
- 789 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Bossonnens ranks No. 57 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 12.8% in Bossonnens, compared with an average of 17.5% in Fribourg and 19.8% nationally.
Heat pumps as main heating: 31.8% in Bossonnens, compared with an average of 23.6% in Fribourg and 15.5% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,314 kWh a year here.
Bossonnens in numbers
Where is Bossonnens?
Population of Bossonnens over time
Bossonnens had 1,494 residents in 2015 and 1,661 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,501 |
| 2021 | 1,555 |
| 2022 | 1,575 |
| 2023 | 1,609 |
| 2024 | 1,593 |
| 2025 | 1,661 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 577 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Attalens (3,690 residents), 0.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,256 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Bossonnens
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 | Bossonnens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 12.8% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,798 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bossonnens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 733 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,245 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 17.2% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,227 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 34.2% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 368 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 71.8% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 770 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bossonnens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 51.6% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 988 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 31.8% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 207 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 7.2% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 1,270 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.7% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 680 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 147 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 745 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,549 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 488 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 14.8 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,248 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,916 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 998 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bossonnens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 95 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 1,293 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 109 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 1,099 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 65.6 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 879 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 67.0% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 781 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 27.5% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,038 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bossonnens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 567 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,099 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 341.4 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 983 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 67.9% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 732 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 28.6% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 686 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Bossonnens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 26.1% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 474 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Bossonnens
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bossonnens?
Bossonnens has 1,661 residents (2025), ranking 1,090 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Bossonnens?
Bossonnens covers 4.1 km², with a density of 403 people per km².
Is the population of Bossonnens growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bossonnens went from 1,494 to 1,661, a change of +11.2%.
Where is Bossonnens?
Bossonnens is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Veveyse (district). Latitude 46.517, longitude 6.850.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Bossonnens?
In Bossonnens, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 12.8% (2025), ranking 1,798 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Bossonnens?
In Bossonnens, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 31.8% (2026), ranking 207 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bossonnens?
In Bossonnens, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,314 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bossonnens?
The nearest to Bossonnens are Attalens (0.7 km), Granges (Veveyse) (1.3 km), Remaufens (1.3 km), Jongny (3.2 km), Chardonne (3.8 km).