Granges-Paccot: population and statistics
Granges-Paccot has a population of 3,989 (2025) across 4.0 km², or 1,000 people per km². It ranks 553 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +18.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,989 residents
- 4.0 km²
- 1,000 people/km²
- 656 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Granges-Paccot ranks No. 20 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 11.6% in Granges-Paccot, compared with an average of 17.5% in Fribourg and 19.8% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 50.5% in Granges-Paccot, compared with an average of 33.7% in Fribourg and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,249 kWh a year here.
Granges-Paccot in numbers
Where is Granges-Paccot?
Population of Granges-Paccot over time
Granges-Paccot had 3,358 residents in 2015 and 3,989 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,839 |
| 2021 | 3,837 |
| 2022 | 3,853 |
| 2023 | 3,936 |
| 2024 | 3,983 |
| 2025 | 3,989 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 559 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Givisiez, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Fribourg (39,599 residents), 1.9 km away.
All indicators for Granges-Paccot
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 | Granges-Paccot | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 11.6% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,807 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Granges-Paccot | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,864 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 644 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 4.9% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,774 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 50.5% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 20 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 49.9% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 1,649 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Granges-Paccot | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 55.8% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 842 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 15.6% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 787 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 3.2% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 1,595 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 10.0% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 231 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 101 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 1,073 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,006 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,090 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 32.4 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 620 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,125 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,150 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Granges-Paccot | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 295 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 522 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 423 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 346 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 106.0 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 160 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 74.7% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 209 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 18.7% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,651 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Granges-Paccot | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 3,836 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 255 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 961.6 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 87 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 83.9% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 215 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 15.6% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 1,309 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Granges-Paccot | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 36.8% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 114 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Granges-Paccot
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Granges-Paccot?
Granges-Paccot has 3,989 residents (2025), ranking 553 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Granges-Paccot?
Granges-Paccot covers 4.0 km², with a density of 1,000 people per km².
Is the population of Granges-Paccot growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Granges-Paccot went from 3,358 to 3,989, a change of +18.8%.
Where is Granges-Paccot?
Granges-Paccot is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Sarine (district). Latitude 46.817, longitude 7.150.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Granges-Paccot?
In Granges-Paccot, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 11.6% (2025), ranking 1,807 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Granges-Paccot?
In Granges-Paccot, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 50.5% (2026), ranking 20 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Granges-Paccot?
In Granges-Paccot, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,249 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Granges-Paccot?
The nearest to Granges-Paccot are Givisiez (1.3 km), Fribourg (1.9 km), La Sonnaz (3.7 km), Marly (3.9 km), Corminboeuf (4.2 km).