Grandvillard: population and statistics
Grandvillard has a population of 925 (2025) across 24.3 km², or 38.0 people per km². It ranks 1,501 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +16.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 925 residents
- 24.3 km²
- 38 people/km²
- 780 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Grandvillard ranks No. 91 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 14.9% in Grandvillard, compared with an average of 17.5% in Fribourg and 19.8% nationally.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 14,497 kWh/inh. in Grandvillard, compared with an average of 9,476 kWh/inh. in Fribourg and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,169 kWh a year here.
Grandvillard in numbers
Where is Grandvillard?
Population of Grandvillard over time
Grandvillard had 795 residents in 2015 and 925 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 845 |
| 2021 | 869 |
| 2022 | 871 |
| 2023 | 858 |
| 2024 | 903 |
| 2025 | 925 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,406 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Haut-Intyamon (1,772 residents), 2.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,676 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Grandvillard
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 | Grandvillard | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 14.9% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,715 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Grandvillard | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 438 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,594 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 37.2% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 344 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 27.6% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 749 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 71.1% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 807 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Grandvillard | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 43.5% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,259 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 22.0% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 476 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 24.2% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 386 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.6% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 848 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 83 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 1,229 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,646 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 404 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 13.4 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,325 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,497 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 286 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Grandvillard | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 66 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 1,543 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 47 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 1,623 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 50.8 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,488 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 61.7% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,253 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 34.0% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 476 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Grandvillard | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 197 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,626 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 213.0 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,516 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 54.8% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,203 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 25.4% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 829 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Grandvillard | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 15.1% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 1,185 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Grandvillard
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grandvillard?
Grandvillard has 925 residents (2025), ranking 1,501 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Grandvillard?
Grandvillard covers 24.3 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Grandvillard growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Grandvillard went from 795 to 925, a change of +16.4%.
Where is Grandvillard?
Grandvillard is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Gruyère (district). Latitude 46.533, longitude 7.083.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Grandvillard?
In Grandvillard, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 14.9% (2025), ranking 1,715 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Grandvillard?
In Grandvillard, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 14,497 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 286 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Grandvillard?
In Grandvillard, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,169 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Grandvillard?
The nearest to Grandvillard are Haut-Intyamon (2.8 km), Bas-Intyamon (3.7 km), Gruyères (5.6 km), Le Pâquier (FR) (7.1 km), Rossinière (7.4 km).