Châtonnaye: population and statistics
Châtonnaye has a population of 852 (2025) across 6.3 km², or 135 people per km². It ranks 1,555 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 852 residents
- 6.3 km²
- 135 people/km²
- 685 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Châtonnaye ranks No. 94 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Châtonnaye, compared with an average of 10.2% in Fribourg and 7.3% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 40.4% in Châtonnaye, compared with an average of 33.7% in Fribourg and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,265 kWh a year here.
Châtonnaye in numbers
Where is Châtonnaye?
Population of Châtonnaye over time
Châtonnaye had 786 residents in 2015 and 852 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 858 |
| 2021 | 866 |
| 2022 | 884 |
| 2023 | 865 |
| 2024 | 860 |
| 2025 | 852 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 884 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Villarzel, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Villaz (2,421 residents), 3.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,060 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Châtonnaye
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 | Châtonnaye | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.6% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,574 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Châtonnaye | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 396 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,641 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 21.7% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 981 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 40.4% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 140 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 71.0% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 811 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Châtonnaye | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 59.7% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 699 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.8% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,069 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 21.0% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 504 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 61 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 1,446 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,778 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 333 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 10.7 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,500 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,547 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 462 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Châtonnaye | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 67 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 1,531 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 75 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 1,350 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 88.0 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 316 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 64.0% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,053 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 33.3% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 525 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Châtonnaye | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 165 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,710 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 193.7 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,583 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 52.7% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,277 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 24.9% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 853 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Châtonnaye | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 22.6% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 642 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Châtonnaye
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Châtonnaye?
Châtonnaye has 852 residents (2025), ranking 1,555 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Châtonnaye?
Châtonnaye covers 6.3 km², with a density of 135 people per km².
Is the population of Châtonnaye growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Châtonnaye went from 786 to 852, a change of +8.4%.
Where is Châtonnaye?
Châtonnaye is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Glâne (district). Latitude 46.750, longitude 6.933.
District heating: what is the figure for Châtonnaye?
In Châtonnaye, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Châtonnaye?
In Châtonnaye, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 40.4% (2026), ranking 140 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Châtonnaye?
In Châtonnaye, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,265 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Châtonnaye?
The nearest to Châtonnaye are Villarzel (1.3 km), Trey (2.2 km), Torny (3.1 km), Villaz (3.8 km), Henniez (3.8 km).