Cheyres-Châbles: population and statistics
Cheyres-Châbles has a population of 2,545 (2025) across 9.7 km², or 262 people per km². It ranks 832 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +16.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,545 residents
- 9.7 km²
- 262 people/km²
- 564 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Cheyres-Châbles ranks No. 38 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 85.3% in Cheyres-Châbles, compared with an average of 62.3% in Fribourg and 56.9% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 152.5 in Cheyres-Châbles, compared with an average of 476.6 in Fribourg and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,241 kWh a year here.
Cheyres-Châbles in numbers
Where is Cheyres-Châbles?
Population of Cheyres-Châbles over time
Cheyres-Châbles had 2,180 residents in 2015 and 2,545 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,320 |
| 2021 | 2,392 |
| 2022 | 2,405 |
| 2023 | 2,468 |
| 2024 | 2,487 |
| 2025 | 2,545 |
Did you know?
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,363 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Rovray, 2.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Estavayer (10,812 residents), 6.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,964 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Cheyres-Châbles
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 | Cheyres-Châbles | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.1% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 835 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cheyres-Châbles | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,336 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 855 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 16.1% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,301 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 33.7% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 393 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 85.3% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 58 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cheyres-Châbles | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 34.6% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,534 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 17.8% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 682 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 13.7% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 832 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.1% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 960 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 269 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 327 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,618 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 422 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 22.7 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 917 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,927 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 997 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cheyres-Châbles | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 142 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 997 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 169 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 841 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 66.4 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 847 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 63.9% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,063 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 32.5% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 612 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cheyres-Châbles | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 388 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,301 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 152.5 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,719 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 57.7% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,105 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 27.1% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 754 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Cheyres-Châbles | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 14.6% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 1,226 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Cheyres-Châbles
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cheyres-Châbles?
Cheyres-Châbles has 2,545 residents (2025), ranking 832 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Cheyres-Châbles?
Cheyres-Châbles covers 9.7 km², with a density of 262 people per km².
Is the population of Cheyres-Châbles growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Cheyres-Châbles went from 2,180 to 2,545, a change of +16.7%.
Where is Cheyres-Châbles?
Cheyres-Châbles is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Broye (district). Latitude 46.811, longitude 6.788.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Cheyres-Châbles?
In Cheyres-Châbles, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 85.3% (2026), ranking 58 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cheyres-Châbles?
In Cheyres-Châbles, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 152.5 (2024), ranking 1,719 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Cheyres-Châbles?
In Cheyres-Châbles, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,241 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Cheyres-Châbles?
The nearest to Cheyres-Châbles are Rovray (2.9 km), Yvonand (3.1 km), Chavannes-le-Chêne (3.4 km), Châtillon (FR) (3.8 km), Nuvilly (4.5 km).