Gibloux: population and statistics
Gibloux has a population of 8,719 (2025) across 36.1 km², or 242 people per km². It ranks 228 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +22.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 8,719 residents
- 36.1 km²
- 242 people/km²
- 704 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Gibloux ranks No. 9 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 13.7% in Gibloux, compared with an average of 17.5% in Fribourg and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,241 kWh a year here.
Gibloux in numbers
Where is Gibloux?
Population of Gibloux over time
Gibloux had 7,139 residents in 2015 and 8,719 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,622 |
| 2021 | 7,677 |
| 2022 | 7,934 |
| 2023 | 8,134 |
| 2024 | 8,393 |
| 2025 | 8,719 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Fribourg for “Photovoltaic installations”.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,050 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Autigny, 3.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Fribourg (39,599 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Gibloux
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 | Gibloux | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 13.7% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,779 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gibloux | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 4,068 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 259 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 16.5% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,270 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 43.3% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 86 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 71.0% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 813 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gibloux | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 41.6% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,329 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 31.1% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 222 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 13.3% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 857 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 4.4% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 503 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 856 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 18 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,230 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 158 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 90.0 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 111 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,322 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 747 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gibloux | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 568 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 245 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 691 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 202 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 79.3 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 463 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 75.5% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 168 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 19.7% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,606 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gibloux | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 3,467 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 285 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 397.6 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 783 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 64.6% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 854 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 30.3% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 612 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Gibloux | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 20.3% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 791 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Gibloux
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gibloux?
Gibloux has 8,719 residents (2025), ranking 228 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Gibloux?
Gibloux covers 36.1 km², with a density of 242 people per km².
Is the population of Gibloux growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Gibloux went from 7,139 to 8,719, a change of +22.1%.
Where is Gibloux?
Gibloux is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Sarine (district). Latitude 46.721, longitude 7.064.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Gibloux?
In Gibloux, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 856 (2026), ranking 18 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Gibloux?
In Gibloux, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 13.7% (2025), ranking 1,779 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gibloux?
In Gibloux, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,241 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gibloux?
The nearest to Gibloux are Autigny (3.5 km), Cottens (FR) (4.0 km), Pont-en-Ogoz (4.4 km), Pont-la-Ville (4.6 km), Villorsonnens (4.9 km).