Cressier (FR): population and statistics
Cressier (FR) has a population of 1,120 (2025) across 4.2 km², or 269 people per km². It ranks 1,382 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +20.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,120 residents
- 4.2 km²
- 269 people/km²
- 587 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Cressier (FR) ranks No. 82 by population.
Share of jobs in services: 22.6% in Cressier (FR), compared with an average of 66.0% in Fribourg and 73.4% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 14.6% in Cressier (FR), compared with an average of 17.5% in Fribourg and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,237 kWh a year here.
Cressier (FR) in numbers
Where is Cressier (FR)?
Population of Cressier (FR) over time
Cressier (FR) had 932 residents in 2015 and 1,120 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,015 |
| 2021 | 1,015 |
| 2022 | 1,056 |
| 2023 | 1,094 |
| 2024 | 1,109 |
| 2025 | 1,120 |
Did you know?
- “Share of jobs in services”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 583 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Münchenwiler, 1.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gurmels (4,710 residents), 2.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,948 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Cressier (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 | Cressier (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 14.6% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,738 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cressier (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 511 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,493 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 21.3% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 998 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 30.1% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 591 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 70.6% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 836 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cressier (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 51.2% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 995 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 30.1% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 242 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.4% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 1,406 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 5.4% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 435 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 103 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 1,054 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,270 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 147 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 12.9 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,355 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,545 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 576 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cressier (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 66 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 1,543 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 86 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 1,258 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 76.8 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 519 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 67.4% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 738 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.6% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,201 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cressier (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 589 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,080 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 525.9 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 440 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 22.6% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,789 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 68.2% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 19 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Cressier (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 26.7% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 443 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Cressier (FR)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cressier (FR)?
Cressier (FR) has 1,120 residents (2025), ranking 1,382 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Cressier (FR)?
Cressier (FR) covers 4.2 km², with a density of 269 people per km².
Is the population of Cressier (FR) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Cressier (FR) went from 932 to 1,120, a change of +20.2%.
Where is Cressier (FR)?
Cressier (FR) is in Fribourg. It belongs to Bezirk See / District du Lac (district). Latitude 46.900, longitude 7.133.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Cressier (FR)?
In Cressier (FR), “Share of jobs in services” stands at 22.6% (2024), ranking 1,789 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Cressier (FR)?
In Cressier (FR), “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 14.6% (2025), ranking 1,738 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Cressier (FR)?
In Cressier (FR), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,237 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Cressier (FR)?
The nearest to Cressier (FR) are Münchenwiler (1.6 km), Courgevaux (1.8 km), Meyriez (2.2 km), Gurmels (2.5 km), Greng (3.1 km).