Givisiez: population and statistics
Givisiez has a population of 3,507 (2025) across 3.5 km², or 1,016 people per km². It ranks 631 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,507 residents
- 3.5 km²
- 1,016 people/km²
- 621 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Givisiez ranks No. 23 by population.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,766 in Givisiez, compared with an average of 476.6 in Fribourg and 622.5 nationally.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: 12.9% in Givisiez, compared with an average of 26.1% in Fribourg and 26.1% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,254 kWh a year here.
Givisiez in numbers
Where is Givisiez?
Population of Givisiez over time
Givisiez had 3,125 residents in 2015 and 3,507 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,143 |
| 2021 | 3,172 |
| 2022 | 3,183 |
| 2023 | 3,309 |
| 2024 | 3,457 |
| 2025 | 3,507 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Fribourg for “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 483 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.4 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Granges-Paccot, 1.3 km away.
All indicators for Givisiez
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 | Givisiez | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 14.2% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,751 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Givisiez | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,649 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 727 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 5.5% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,760 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 45.9% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 50 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 46.4% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 1,695 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Givisiez | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 62.2% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 617 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.4% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,194 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 1.3% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 1,747 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 8.4% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 293 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 137 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 811 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,357 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 128 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 45.2 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 387 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,894 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 426 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Givisiez | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 398 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 359 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 495 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 296 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 141.1 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 56 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 80.2% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 52 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 12.9% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,773 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Givisiez | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 6,192 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 152 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1,766 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 11 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 85.5% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 171 of 1,804 |
Society
| Indicator | Givisiez | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 42.9% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 52 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Givisiez
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Givisiez?
Givisiez has 3,507 residents (2025), ranking 631 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Givisiez?
Givisiez covers 3.5 km², with a density of 1,016 people per km².
Is the population of Givisiez growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Givisiez went from 3,125 to 3,507, a change of +12.2%.
Where is Givisiez?
Givisiez is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Sarine (district). Latitude 46.817, longitude 7.133.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Givisiez?
In Givisiez, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,766 (2024), ranking 11 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: what is the figure for Givisiez?
In Givisiez, “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities” stands at 12.9% (2026), ranking 1,773 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 29.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Givisiez?
In Givisiez, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,254 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Givisiez?
The nearest to Givisiez are Granges-Paccot (1.3 km), Fribourg (2.2 km), La Sonnaz (2.7 km), Corminboeuf (3.1 km), Belfaux (3.2 km).