Châtel-Saint-Denis: population and statistics
Châtel-Saint-Denis has a population of 8,931 (2025) across 47.9 km², or 186 people per km². It ranks 221 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +38.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 8,931 residents
- 47.9 km²
- 186 people/km²
- 809 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Châtel-Saint-Denis ranks No. 8 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 45.5% in Châtel-Saint-Denis, compared with an average of 33.7% in Fribourg and 24.6% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 14.4% in Châtel-Saint-Denis, compared with an average of 17.5% in Fribourg and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,230 kWh a year here.
Châtel-Saint-Denis in numbers
Where is Châtel-Saint-Denis?
Population of Châtel-Saint-Denis over time
Châtel-Saint-Denis had 6,455 residents in 2015 and 8,931 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,449 |
| 2021 | 7,785 |
| 2022 | 8,163 |
| 2023 | 8,512 |
| 2024 | 8,786 |
| 2025 | 8,931 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,709 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Remaufens, 2.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vevey (20,147 residents), 7.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,920 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Châtel-Saint-Denis
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 | Châtel-Saint-Denis | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 14.4% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,742 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Châtel-Saint-Denis | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 4,825 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 207 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 18.0% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,180 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 45.5% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 53 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 67.4% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 1,018 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Châtel-Saint-Denis | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 42.3% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,305 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 17.7% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 692 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 19.5% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 566 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 4.3% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 509 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 408 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 143 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,219 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 810 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 76.9 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 159 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,609 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,050 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Châtel-Saint-Denis | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 676 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 196 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 713 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 195 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 79.8 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 448 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.3% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 848 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 29.2% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 879 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Châtel-Saint-Denis | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 4,011 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 243 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 449.1 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 611 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 68.0% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 730 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 29.7% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 636 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Châtel-Saint-Denis | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 32.6% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 206 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Châtel-Saint-Denis
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Châtel-Saint-Denis?
Châtel-Saint-Denis has 8,931 residents (2025), ranking 221 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Châtel-Saint-Denis?
Châtel-Saint-Denis covers 47.9 km², with a density of 186 people per km².
Is the population of Châtel-Saint-Denis growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Châtel-Saint-Denis went from 6,455 to 8,931, a change of +38.4%.
Where is Châtel-Saint-Denis?
Châtel-Saint-Denis is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Veveyse (district). Latitude 46.527, longitude 6.901.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Châtel-Saint-Denis?
In Châtel-Saint-Denis, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 45.5% (2026), ranking 53 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Châtel-Saint-Denis?
In Châtel-Saint-Denis, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 14.4% (2025), ranking 1,742 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Châtel-Saint-Denis?
In Châtel-Saint-Denis, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,230 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Châtel-Saint-Denis?
The nearest to Châtel-Saint-Denis are Remaufens (2.9 km), Maracon (3.9 km), Bossonnens (4.1 km), Attalens (4.4 km), Semsales (5.1 km).