Corbières: population and statistics
Corbières has a population of 1,037 (2025) across 9.6 km², or 108 people per km². It ranks 1,437 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +23.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,037 residents
- 9.6 km²
- 108 people/km²
- 669 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Corbières ranks No. 88 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Corbières, compared with an average of 10.2% in Fribourg and 7.3% nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 82.7% in Corbières, compared with an average of 62.3% in Fribourg and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,249 kWh a year here.
Corbières in numbers
Where is Corbières?
Population of Corbières over time
Corbières had 839 residents in 2015 and 1,037 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 919 |
| 2021 | 982 |
| 2022 | 1,021 |
| 2023 | 1,042 |
| 2024 | 1,042 |
| 2025 | 1,037 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,349 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hauteville, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pont-en-Ogoz (2,050 residents), 2.2 km away.
All indicators for Corbières
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 | Corbières | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.1% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,507 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Corbières | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 502 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,509 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 36.5% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 370 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 31.3% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 527 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 82.7% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 111 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Corbières | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 48.2% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,091 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 19.7% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 571 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 21.1% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 502 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 104 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 1,046 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,490 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 541 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 11.8 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,429 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,408 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 595 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Corbières | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 65 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 1,560 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 72 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 1,373 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 69.4 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 733 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 61.1% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,296 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 33.3% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 525 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Corbières | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 213 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,589 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 205.4 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,543 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 35.7% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,679 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 51.2% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 117 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Corbières | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 14.7% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 1,218 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Corbières
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Corbières?
Corbières has 1,037 residents (2025), ranking 1,437 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Corbières?
Corbières covers 9.6 km², with a density of 108 people per km².
Is the population of Corbières growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Corbières went from 839 to 1,037, a change of +23.6%.
Where is Corbières?
Corbières is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Gruyère (district). Latitude 46.667, longitude 7.100.
District heating: what is the figure for Corbières?
In Corbières, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Corbières?
In Corbières, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 82.7% (2026), ranking 111 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Corbières?
In Corbières, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,249 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Corbières?
The nearest to Corbières are Hauteville (1.3 km), Pont-en-Ogoz (2.2 km), Sorens (2.5 km), Echarlens (2.9 km), Marsens (3.1 km).