Châtillon (FR): population and statistics
Châtillon (FR) has a population of 549 (2025) across 1.3 km², or 422 people per km². It ranks 1,764 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +22.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 549 residents
- 1.3 km²
- 422 people/km²
- 513 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Châtillon (FR) ranks No. 106 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 88.0% in Châtillon (FR), compared with an average of 62.3% in Fribourg and 56.9% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 100.2 in Châtillon (FR), compared with an average of 476.6 in Fribourg and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,236 kWh a year here.
Châtillon (FR) in numbers
Where is Châtillon (FR)?
Population of Châtillon (FR) over time
Châtillon (FR) had 447 residents in 2015 and 549 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 520 |
| 2021 | 513 |
| 2022 | 513 |
| 2023 | 527 |
| 2024 | 528 |
| 2025 | 549 |
Did you know?
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 182 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lully (FR) (1,239 residents), 1.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,944 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Châtillon (FR)
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 | Châtillon (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.3% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,690 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Châtillon (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 253 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,852 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 9.9% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,612 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 40.7% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 129 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 88.0% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 17 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Châtillon (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 28.2% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,660 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 25.9% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 346 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 8.4% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 1,169 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.8% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,110 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 74 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 1,312 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,439 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 593 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 4.1 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,988 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,486 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,283 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Châtillon (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 20 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 2,026 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 24 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 1,884 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 43.7 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,693 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.7% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 813 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 33.3% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 525 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Châtillon (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 55 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,013 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 100.2 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,799 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 45.5% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,469 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 38.2% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 334 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Châtillon (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 8.0% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 1,649 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Châtillon (FR)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Châtillon (FR)?
Châtillon (FR) has 549 residents (2025), ranking 1,764 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Châtillon (FR)?
Châtillon (FR) covers 1.3 km², with a density of 422 people per km².
Is the population of Châtillon (FR) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Châtillon (FR) went from 447 to 549, a change of +22.8%.
Where is Châtillon (FR)?
Châtillon (FR) is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Broye (district). Latitude 46.833, longitude 6.826.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Châtillon (FR)?
In Châtillon (FR), “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 88.0% (2026), ranking 17 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Châtillon (FR)?
In Châtillon (FR), “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 100.2 (2024), ranking 1,799 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Châtillon (FR)?
In Châtillon (FR), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,236 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Châtillon (FR)?
The nearest to Châtillon (FR) are Lully (FR) (1.4 km), Estavayer (2.5 km), Les Montets (3.6 km), Sévaz (3.8 km), Cheyres-Châbles (3.8 km).