Ferpicloz: population and statistics
Ferpicloz has a population of 242 (2025) across 1.0 km², or 235 people per km². It ranks 2,000 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −15.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 242 residents
- 1.0 km²
- 235 people/km²
- 760 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Ferpicloz ranks No. 116 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,193 kWh a year here.
Ferpicloz in numbers
Where is Ferpicloz?
Population of Ferpicloz over time
Ferpicloz had 285 residents in 2015 and 242 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 267 |
| 2021 | 259 |
| 2022 | 263 |
| 2023 | 251 |
| 2024 | 248 |
| 2025 | 242 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 144 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Le Mouret (3,326 residents), 0.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,772 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Ferpicloz
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 | Ferpicloz | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.0% | 17.5% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Ferpicloz | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 109 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,046 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 18.4% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.6% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 80.0% | 62.3% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Ferpicloz | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 43.4% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 34.0% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 7.5% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 1.9% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 24 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 1,891 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,554 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 3.4 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,038 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 13,884 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Ferpicloz | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 21 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 2,013 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 42 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 1,676 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 173.6 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 88.1% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 9.5% | 26.1% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Ferpicloz | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 105 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,864 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 433.9 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 58.1% | 66.0% | 63.6% |
Society
| Indicator | Ferpicloz | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 18.6% | 25.8% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Ferpicloz
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ferpicloz?
Ferpicloz has 242 residents (2025), ranking 2,000 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Ferpicloz?
Ferpicloz covers 1.0 km², with a density of 235 people per km².
Is the population of Ferpicloz growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ferpicloz went from 285 to 242, a change of −15.1%.
Where is Ferpicloz?
Ferpicloz is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Sarine (district). Latitude 46.750, longitude 7.167.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Ferpicloz?
In Ferpicloz, “Dwellings” stands at 109 (2026), ranking 2,046 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Ferpicloz?
In Ferpicloz, “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 3.4 GWh/year (2026), ranking 2,038 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ferpicloz?
In Ferpicloz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,193 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ferpicloz?
The nearest to Ferpicloz are Le Mouret (0.0 km), Bois-d'Amont (1.7 km), Villarsel-sur-Marly (1.9 km), Tentlingen (3.1 km), Treyvaux (3.1 km).