Cugy (FR): population and statistics
Cugy (FR) has a population of 2,067 (2025) across 9.9 km², or 209 people per km². It ranks 953 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +26.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,067 residents
- 9.9 km²
- 209 people/km²
- 475 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Cugy (FR) ranks No. 51 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 42.3% in Cugy (FR), compared with an average of 33.7% in Fribourg and 24.6% nationally.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 2,200 kW in Cugy (FR), compared with an average of 1,384 kW in Fribourg and 919.4 kW nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,256 kWh a year here.
Cugy (FR) in numbers
Where is Cugy (FR)?
Population of Cugy (FR) over time
Cugy (FR) had 1,633 residents in 2015 and 2,067 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,847 |
| 2021 | 1,874 |
| 2022 | 1,942 |
| 2023 | 1,989 |
| 2024 | 2,030 |
| 2025 | 2,067 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,384 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Les Montets, 1.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Payerne (10,938 residents), 3.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,024 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Cugy (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 | Cugy (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.2% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,615 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cugy (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 958 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,072 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 26.0% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 750 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 42.3% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 101 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 70.6% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 837 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cugy (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 53.3% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 914 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 20.5% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 539 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 12.8% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 880 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.4% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 719 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 182 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 588 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,200 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 165 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 24.1 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 871 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,679 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 554 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cugy (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 115 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 1,147 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 119 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 1,047 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.6 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,230 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 64.7% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 990 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.3% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 786 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cugy (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 450 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,218 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 217.7 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,500 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 47.6% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,429 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 32.4% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 539 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Cugy (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 20.7% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 756 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Cugy (FR)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cugy (FR)?
Cugy (FR) has 2,067 residents (2025), ranking 953 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Cugy (FR)?
Cugy (FR) covers 9.9 km², with a density of 209 people per km².
Is the population of Cugy (FR) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Cugy (FR) went from 1,633 to 2,067, a change of +26.6%.
Where is Cugy (FR)?
Cugy (FR) is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Broye (district). Latitude 46.815, longitude 6.891.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Cugy (FR)?
In Cugy (FR), “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 42.3% (2026), ranking 101 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cugy (FR)?
In Cugy (FR), “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2,200 kW (2026), ranking 165 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Cugy (FR)?
In Cugy (FR), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,256 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Cugy (FR)?
The nearest to Cugy (FR) are Les Montets (1.8 km), Fétigny (2.7 km), Sévaz (3.0 km), Payerne (3.2 km), Ménières (3.7 km).