Chénens: population and statistics
Chénens has a population of 908 (2025) across 3.9 km², or 230 people per km². It ranks 1,519 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 908 residents
- 3.9 km²
- 230 people/km²
- 649 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Chénens ranks No. 93 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 12.0% in Chénens, compared with an average of 17.5% in Fribourg and 19.8% nationally.
Heat pumps as main heating: 40.3% in Chénens, compared with an average of 23.6% in Fribourg and 15.5% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,274 kWh a year here.
Chénens in numbers
Where is Chénens?
Population of Chénens over time
Chénens had 854 residents in 2015 and 908 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 843 |
| 2021 | 838 |
| 2022 | 835 |
| 2023 | 847 |
| 2024 | 886 |
| 2025 | 908 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 552 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Villorsonnens (1,593 residents), 1.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,096 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Chénens
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 | Chénens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 12.0% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,805 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Chénens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 375 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,665 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 17.6% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,212 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 40.5% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 137 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 78.2% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 324 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Chénens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 38.3% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,416 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 40.3% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 73 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 13.4% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 849 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.7% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,146 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 109 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 1,011 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,883 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 269 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 9.4 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,594 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,363 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 738 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Chénens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 66 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 1,543 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 80 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 1,310 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 88.1 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 313 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 63.8% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,075 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.8% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 915 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Chénens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 275 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,468 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 302.9 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,155 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 49.1% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,377 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 45.5% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 189 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Chénens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 20.6% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 768 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Chénens
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chénens?
Chénens has 908 residents (2025), ranking 1,519 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Chénens?
Chénens covers 3.9 km², with a density of 230 people per km².
Is the population of Chénens growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Chénens went from 854 to 908, a change of +6.3%.
Where is Chénens?
Chénens is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Sarine (district). Latitude 46.733, longitude 7.000.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Chénens?
In Chénens, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 12.0% (2025), ranking 1,805 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Chénens?
In Chénens, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 40.3% (2026), ranking 73 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Chénens?
In Chénens, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,274 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Chénens?
The nearest to Chénens are Villorsonnens (1.9 km), Autigny (2.2 km), Cottens (FR) (3.1 km), Villaz (3.6 km), La Brillaz (3.7 km).