Estavayer: population and statistics
Estavayer has a population of 10,812 (2025) across 40.4 km², or 268 people per km². It ranks 158 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +16.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 10,812 residents
- 40.4 km²
- 268 people/km²
- 457 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Estavayer ranks No. 4 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,263 kWh a year here.
Estavayer in numbers
Where is Estavayer?
Population of Estavayer over time
Estavayer had 9,262 residents in 2015 and 10,812 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 9,988 |
| 2021 | 10,086 |
| 2022 | 10,133 |
| 2023 | 10,296 |
| 2024 | 10,623 |
| 2025 | 10,812 |
Did you know?
- “Photovoltaic installations”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,653 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Lully (FR), 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Neuchâtel (45,466 residents), 17 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,052 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Estavayer
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 | Estavayer | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.9% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,235 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Estavayer | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 5,642 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 164 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 21.3% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,002 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 37.3% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 245 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 70.9% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 819 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Estavayer | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 46.6% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,158 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 25.0% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 379 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 12.4% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 903 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 5.3% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 441 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 712 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 35 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,368 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 651 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 101.8 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 78 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,415 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 894 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Estavayer | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 738 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 177 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 819 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 167 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 75.7 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 546 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 72.2% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 362 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 22.2% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,462 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Estavayer | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 4,570 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 212 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 422.7 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 699 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 59.8% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,033 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 35.7% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 410 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Estavayer | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 23.9% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 575 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Estavayer
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Estavayer?
Estavayer has 10,812 residents (2025), ranking 158 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Estavayer?
Estavayer covers 40.4 km², with a density of 268 people per km².
Is the population of Estavayer growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Estavayer went from 9,262 to 10,812, a change of +16.7%.
Where is Estavayer?
Estavayer is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Broye (district). Latitude 46.850, longitude 6.847.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Estavayer?
In Estavayer, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 712 (2026), ranking 35 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Estavayer?
In Estavayer, “Dwellings” stands at 5,642 (2026), ranking 164 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Estavayer?
In Estavayer, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,263 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Estavayer?
The nearest to Estavayer are Lully (FR) (1.9 km), Sévaz (2.4 km), Châtillon (FR) (2.5 km), Les Montets (4.0 km), Cugy (FR) (5.1 km).