Crésuz: population and statistics
Crésuz has a population of 508 (2025) across 1.8 km², or 282 people per km². It ranks 1,801 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +53.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 508 residents
- 1.8 km²
- 282 people/km²
- 884 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Crésuz ranks No. 108 by population.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 114.2 in Crésuz, compared with an average of 476.6 in Fribourg and 622.5 nationally.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: 45.5% in Crésuz, compared with an average of 26.1% in Fribourg and 26.1% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,238 kWh a year here.
Crésuz in numbers
Where is Crésuz?
Population of Crésuz over time
Crésuz had 331 residents in 2015 and 508 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 415 |
| 2021 | 431 |
| 2022 | 449 |
| 2023 | 474 |
| 2024 | 486 |
| 2025 | 508 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 252 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Châtel-sur-Montsalvens, 0.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Val-de-Charmey (2,725 residents), 2.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,952 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Crésuz
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 | Crésuz | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.8% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 415 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Crésuz | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 343 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,712 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 10.5% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,582 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 18.7% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,326 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 80.0% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 218 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Crésuz | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 60.2% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 685 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 14.8% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 843 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 13.0% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 874 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.5% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,264 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 44 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 1,642 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 872.3 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,280 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 5.4 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,882 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,630 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 706 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Crésuz | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 25 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 1,971 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 22 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 1,907 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 43.3 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,700 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 54.5% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,624 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 45.5% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 55 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Crésuz | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 58 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,004 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 114.2 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,788 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 70.7% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 637 of 1,804 |
Society
| Indicator | Crésuz | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 18.1% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 975 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Crésuz
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Crésuz?
Crésuz has 508 residents (2025), ranking 1,801 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Crésuz?
Crésuz covers 1.8 km², with a density of 282 people per km².
Is the population of Crésuz growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Crésuz went from 331 to 508, a change of +53.5%.
Where is Crésuz?
Crésuz is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Gruyère (district). Latitude 46.617, longitude 7.133.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Crésuz?
In Crésuz, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 114.2 (2024), ranking 1,788 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: what is the figure for Crésuz?
In Crésuz, “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities” stands at 45.5% (2026), ranking 55 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 29.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Crésuz?
In Crésuz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,238 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Crésuz?
The nearest to Crésuz are Châtel-sur-Montsalvens (0.0 km), Botterens (1.3 km), Val-de-Charmey (2.4 km), Broc (3.1 km), Morlon (4.2 km).