Broc: population and statistics
Broc has a population of 2,957 (2025) across 10.1 km², or 294 people per km². It ranks 739 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +18.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,957 residents
- 10.1 km²
- 294 people/km²
- 685 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Broc ranks No. 29 by population.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 410.1 kW in Broc, compared with an average of 1,384 kW in Fribourg and 919.4 kW nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 36.1% in Broc, compared with an average of 25.8% in Fribourg and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,172 kWh a year here.
Broc in numbers
Where is Broc?
Population of Broc over time
Broc had 2,506 residents in 2015 and 2,957 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,662 |
| 2021 | 2,726 |
| 2022 | 2,649 |
| 2023 | 2,810 |
| 2024 | 2,848 |
| 2025 | 2,957 |
Did you know?
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,409 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Botterens, 2.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bulle (27,276 residents), 4.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,688 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Broc
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 | Broc | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.6% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,285 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Broc | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,525 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 773 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 23.4% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 897 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 30.7% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 552 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 65.1% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 1,135 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Broc | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 41.0% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,349 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 31.8% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 209 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 6.4% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 1,327 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 16.9% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 107 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 122 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 909 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 410.1 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,726 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 19.6 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,028 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,628 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,444 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Broc | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 147 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 979 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 147 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 933 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 49.7 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,526 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 61.9% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,240 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 33.3% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 525 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Broc | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,054 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 789 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 356.4 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 931 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 64.2% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 870 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 34.6% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 452 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Broc | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 36.1% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 134 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Broc
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Broc?
Broc has 2,957 residents (2025), ranking 739 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Broc?
Broc covers 10.1 km², with a density of 294 people per km².
Is the population of Broc growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Broc went from 2,506 to 2,957, a change of +18.0%.
Where is Broc?
Broc is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Gruyère (district). Latitude 46.600, longitude 7.100.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Broc?
In Broc, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 410.1 kW (2026), ranking 1,726 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Broc?
In Broc, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 36.1% (2025), ranking 134 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Broc?
In Broc, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,172 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Broc?
The nearest to Broc are Botterens (2.2 km), Gruyères (2.3 km), Châtel-sur-Montsalvens (3.1 km), Crésuz (3.1 km), Le Pâquier (FR) (3.5 km).