Gletterens: population and statistics
Gletterens has a population of 1,156 (2025) across 3.0 km², or 383 people per km². It ranks 1,356 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +15.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,156 residents
- 3.0 km²
- 383 people/km²
- 481 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Gletterens ranks No. 80 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 90.0% in Gletterens, compared with an average of 62.3% in Fribourg and 56.9% nationally.
Oil or gas heating systems: 22.0% in Gletterens, compared with an average of 45.8% in Fribourg and 61.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,276 kWh a year here.
Gletterens in numbers
Where is Gletterens?
Population of Gletterens over time
Gletterens had 1,004 residents in 2015 and 1,156 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,094 |
| 2021 | 1,093 |
| 2022 | 1,118 |
| 2023 | 1,135 |
| 2024 | 1,161 |
| 2025 | 1,156 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Fribourg for “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 423 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Vallon, 1.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Saint-Aubin (FR) (2,106 residents), 3.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,104 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Gletterens
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 | Gletterens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.1% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,022 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gletterens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 549 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,441 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 10.4% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,586 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 41.3% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 117 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 90.0% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 6 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gletterens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 22.0% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,736 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 20.4% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 542 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 15.2% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 754 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.8% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,110 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 141 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 779 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,481 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 551 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 11.2 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,469 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,663 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 852 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gletterens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 79 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 1,418 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 65 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 1,441 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 56.2 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,297 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 56.9% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,548 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 36.9% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 286 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gletterens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 282 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,451 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 243.9 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,391 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 69.2% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 688 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 25.9% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 809 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Gletterens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 15.0% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 1,194 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Gletterens
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gletterens?
Gletterens has 1,156 residents (2025), ranking 1,356 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Gletterens?
Gletterens covers 3.0 km², with a density of 383 people per km².
Is the population of Gletterens growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Gletterens went from 1,004 to 1,156, a change of +15.1%.
Where is Gletterens?
Gletterens is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Broye (district). Latitude 46.895, longitude 6.938.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Gletterens?
In Gletterens, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 90.0% (2026), ranking 6 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Gletterens?
In Gletterens, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 22.0% (2026), ranking 1,736 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gletterens?
In Gletterens, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,276 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gletterens?
The nearest to Gletterens are Vallon (1.7 km), Grandcour (2.7 km), Delley-Portalban (3.1 km), Chevroux (3.1 km), Saint-Aubin (FR) (3.3 km).