Delley-Portalban: population and statistics
Delley-Portalban has a population of 1,349 (2025) across 7.2 km², or 187 people per km². It ranks 1,252 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +26.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,349 residents
- 7.2 km²
- 187 people/km²
- 492 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Delley-Portalban ranks No. 71 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 86.5% in Delley-Portalban, compared with an average of 62.3% in Fribourg and 56.9% nationally.
Oil or gas heating systems: 29.7% in Delley-Portalban, compared with an average of 45.8% in Fribourg and 61.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,254 kWh a year here.
Delley-Portalban in numbers
Where is Delley-Portalban?
Population of Delley-Portalban over time
Delley-Portalban had 1,066 residents in 2015 and 1,349 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,222 |
| 2021 | 1,262 |
| 2022 | 1,309 |
| 2023 | 1,339 |
| 2024 | 1,319 |
| 2025 | 1,349 |
Did you know?
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,011 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Saint-Aubin (FR) (2,106 residents), 2.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,016 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Delley-Portalban
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 | Delley-Portalban | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.0% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 855 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Delley-Portalban | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 868 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,126 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 17.7% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,199 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 25.9% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 860 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 86.5% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 35 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Delley-Portalban | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 29.7% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,644 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 13.1% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 946 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 20.5% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 525 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.4% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 896 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 171 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 636 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,633 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 409 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 13.0 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,351 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,637 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 853 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Delley-Portalban | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 69 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 1,511 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 95 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 1,198 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 70.4 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 689 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) | 28.4% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 957 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Delley-Portalban | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 245 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,520 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 181.6 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,625 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 66.9% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 777 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 9.8% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 1,556 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Delley-Portalban | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 16.9% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 1,070 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Delley-Portalban
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Delley-Portalban?
Delley-Portalban has 1,349 residents (2025), ranking 1,252 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Delley-Portalban?
Delley-Portalban covers 7.2 km², with a density of 187 people per km².
Is the population of Delley-Portalban growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Delley-Portalban went from 1,066 to 1,349, a change of +26.5%.
Where is Delley-Portalban?
Delley-Portalban is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Broye (district). Latitude 46.913, longitude 6.968.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Delley-Portalban?
In Delley-Portalban, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 86.5% (2026), ranking 35 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Delley-Portalban?
In Delley-Portalban, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 29.7% (2026), ranking 1,644 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Delley-Portalban?
In Delley-Portalban, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,254 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Delley-Portalban?
The nearest to Delley-Portalban are Saint-Aubin (FR) (2.8 km), Gletterens (3.1 km), Vallon (3.4 km), Missy (4.2 km), Vully-les-Lacs (4.4 km).