Fétigny: population and statistics
Fétigny has a population of 1,295 (2025) across 4.1 km², or 317 people per km². It ranks 1,273 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +34.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,295 residents
- 4.1 km²
- 317 people/km²
- 460 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Fétigny ranks No. 73 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 13.8% in Fétigny, compared with an average of 17.5% in Fribourg and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,261 kWh a year here.
Fétigny in numbers
Where is Fétigny?
Population of Fétigny over time
Fétigny had 962 residents in 2015 and 1,295 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,080 |
| 2021 | 1,147 |
| 2022 | 1,180 |
| 2023 | 1,189 |
| 2024 | 1,284 |
| 2025 | 1,295 |
Did you know?
- “Entities listed in the commercial register”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 571 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Payerne (10,938 residents), 2.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,044 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Fétigny
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 | Fétigny | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 13.8% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,775 of 1,811 |
Energy
| Indicator | Fétigny | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 11.7 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,437 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,019 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 974 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fétigny | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 59 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 1,616 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 0 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 2,110 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.0 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,809 of 1,811 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fétigny | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 329 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,380 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 254.1 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,348 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 89.4% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 87 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 4.6% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 1,734 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Fétigny | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 17.8% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 1,001 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Fétigny
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fétigny?
Fétigny has 1,295 residents (2025), ranking 1,273 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Fétigny?
Fétigny covers 4.1 km², with a density of 317 people per km².
Is the population of Fétigny growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Fétigny went from 962 to 1,295, a change of +34.6%.
Where is Fétigny?
Fétigny is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Broye (district). Latitude 46.796, longitude 6.914.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Fétigny?
In Fétigny, “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 0 (2026), ranking 2,110 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Fétigny?
In Fétigny, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 13.8% (2025), ranking 1,775 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Fétigny?
In Fétigny, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,261 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Fétigny?
The nearest to Fétigny are Payerne (2.7 km), Cugy (FR) (2.7 km), Ménières (3.0 km), Trey (3.3 km), Valbroye (4.2 km).