Fräschels: population and statistics
Fräschels has a population of 435 (2025) across 3.1 km², or 140 people per km². It ranks 1,870 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 435 residents
- 3.1 km²
- 140 people/km²
- 434 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Fräschels ranks No. 111 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,239 kWh a year here.
Fräschels in numbers
Where is Fräschels?
Population of Fräschels over time
Fräschels had 460 residents in 2015 and 435 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 456 |
| 2021 | 451 |
| 2022 | 442 |
| 2023 | 440 |
| 2024 | 445 |
| 2025 | 435 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 436 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kerzers (5,546 residents), 1.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,956 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Fräschels
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 | Fräschels | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.1% | 17.5% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Fräschels | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 223 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,898 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 40.8% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 7.6% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 72.3% | 62.3% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Fräschels | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 46.7% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 30.5% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 19.1% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 41 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 1,677 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,254 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 10.9 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,486 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 24,989 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Fräschels | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 39 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 1,809 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 34 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 1,752 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 78.2 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 67.6% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 17.6% | 26.1% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Fräschels | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 132 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,785 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 303.4 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 55.3% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 12.9% | 25.9% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Fräschels | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 7.4% | 25.8% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Fräschels
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fräschels?
Fräschels has 435 residents (2025), ranking 1,870 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Fräschels?
Fräschels covers 3.1 km², with a density of 140 people per km².
Is the population of Fräschels growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Fräschels went from 460 to 435, a change of −5.4%.
Where is Fräschels?
Fräschels is in Fribourg. It belongs to Bezirk See / District du Lac (district). Latitude 47.000, longitude 7.200.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Fräschels?
In Fräschels, “Dwellings” stands at 223 (2026), ranking 1,898 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Establishments: what is the figure for Fräschels?
In Fräschels, “Establishments” stands at 39 (2024), ranking 1,809 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Fräschels?
In Fräschels, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,239 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Fräschels?
The nearest to Fräschels are Kerzers (1.9 km), Finsterhennen (2.8 km), Treiten (2.8 km), Siselen (3.6 km), Kallnach (3.7 km).