Brünisried: population and statistics
Brünisried has a population of 738 (2025) across 3.2 km², or 228 people per km². It ranks 1,627 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 738 residents
- 3.2 km²
- 228 people/km²
- 860 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Brünisried ranks No. 100 by population.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 36.6 in Brünisried, compared with an average of 73.2 in Fribourg and 83.6 nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 122.0 in Brünisried, compared with an average of 476.6 in Fribourg and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,211 kWh a year here.
Brünisried in numbers
Where is Brünisried?
Population of Brünisried over time
Brünisried had 659 residents in 2015 and 738 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 670 |
| 2021 | 679 |
| 2022 | 694 |
| 2023 | 700 |
| 2024 | 724 |
| 2025 | 738 |
Did you know?
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 454 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Plaffeien (3,729 residents), 2.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,844 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Brünisried
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 | Brünisried | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.3% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,476 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brünisried | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 373 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,671 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 20.9% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,016 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 29.8% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 615 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 80.4% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 209 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Brünisried | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 34.7% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,530 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 31.7% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 211 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 22.2% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 453 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.0% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 641 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 67 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 1,381 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,263 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 760 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 8.2 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,684 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,125 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 637 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brünisried | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 29 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 1,924 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 27 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 1,846 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.6 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,787 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 51.9% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,684 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 40.7% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 145 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Brünisried | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 90 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,909 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 122.0 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,781 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 43.3% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,522 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 30.0% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 627 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Brünisried | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 5.2% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 1,755 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Brünisried
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brünisried?
Brünisried has 738 residents (2025), ranking 1,627 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Brünisried?
Brünisried covers 3.2 km², with a density of 228 people per km².
Is the population of Brünisried growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Brünisried went from 659 to 738, a change of +12.0%.
Where is Brünisried?
Brünisried is in Fribourg. It belongs to Bezirk Sense (district). Latitude 46.767, longitude 7.283.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brünisried?
In Brünisried, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 36.6 (2026), ranking 1,787 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brünisried?
In Brünisried, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 122.0 (2024), ranking 1,781 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Brünisried?
In Brünisried, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,211 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Brünisried?
The nearest to Brünisried are Plaffeien (2.8 km), Rechthalten (2.9 km), Guggisberg (3.8 km), Plasselb (4.5 km), St. Ursen (5.0 km).