Cottens (FR): population and statistics
Cottens (FR) has a population of 1,605 (2025) across 5.0 km², or 323 people per km². It ranks 1,119 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,605 residents
- 5.0 km²
- 323 people/km²
- 697 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Cottens (FR) ranks No. 59 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 44.2% in Cottens (FR), compared with an average of 33.7% in Fribourg and 24.6% nationally.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 43.0 in Cottens (FR), compared with an average of 73.2 in Fribourg and 83.6 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,275 kWh a year here.
Cottens (FR) in numbers
Where is Cottens (FR)?
Population of Cottens (FR) over time
Cottens (FR) had 1,490 residents in 2015 and 1,605 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,482 |
| 2021 | 1,494 |
| 2022 | 1,521 |
| 2023 | 1,508 |
| 2024 | 1,529 |
| 2025 | 1,605 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 696 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Autigny, 1.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Neyruz (FR) (2,874 residents), 3.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,100 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Cottens (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 | Cottens (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.8% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,422 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cottens (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 726 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,252 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 15.7% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,319 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 44.2% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 69 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 73.3% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 658 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cottens (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 46.4% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,165 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 24.9% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 384 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 8.0% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 1,199 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 4.6% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 490 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 175 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 624 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,810 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 307 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 14.9 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,245 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,277 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 921 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cottens (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 78 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 1,426 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 69 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 1,400 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 43.0 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,706 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 62.3% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,212 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 34.8% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 408 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cottens (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 399 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,285 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 248.6 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,366 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 79.2% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 344 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 11.3% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 1,499 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Cottens (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 21.4% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 712 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Cottens (FR)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cottens (FR)?
Cottens (FR) has 1,605 residents (2025), ranking 1,119 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Cottens (FR)?
Cottens (FR) covers 5.0 km², with a density of 323 people per km².
Is the population of Cottens (FR) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Cottens (FR) went from 1,490 to 1,605, a change of +7.7%.
Where is Cottens (FR)?
Cottens (FR) is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Sarine (district). Latitude 46.750, longitude 7.033.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Cottens (FR)?
In Cottens (FR), “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 44.2% (2026), ranking 69 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cottens (FR)?
In Cottens (FR), “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 43.0 (2026), ranking 1,706 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Cottens (FR)?
In Cottens (FR), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,275 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Cottens (FR)?
The nearest to Cottens (FR) are Autigny (1.2 km), La Brillaz (3.1 km), Neyruz (FR) (3.1 km), Chénens (3.1 km), Gibloux (4.0 km).