Granges (Veveyse): population and statistics
Granges (Veveyse) has a population of 1,012 (2025) across 4.5 km², or 225 people per km². It ranks 1,456 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +21.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,012 residents
- 4.5 km²
- 225 people/km²
- 704 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Granges (Veveyse) ranks No. 90 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Granges (Veveyse), compared with an average of 10.2% in Fribourg and 7.3% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 16.6% in Granges (Veveyse), compared with an average of 17.5% in Fribourg and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,303 kWh a year here.
Granges (Veveyse) in numbers
Where is Granges (Veveyse)?
Population of Granges (Veveyse) over time
Granges (Veveyse) had 834 residents in 2015 and 1,012 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 854 |
| 2021 | 885 |
| 2022 | 922 |
| 2023 | 970 |
| 2024 | 977 |
| 2025 | 1,012 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 630 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bossonnens (1,661 residents), 1.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,212 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Granges (Veveyse)
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 (Veveyse) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.6% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,571 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Granges (Veveyse) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 446 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,588 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 19.5% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,084 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 33.0% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 424 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 71.5% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 788 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Granges (Veveyse) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 31.6% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,598 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 30.7% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 229 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 10.7% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 1,012 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 116 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 944 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3,518 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 24 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 12.6 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,376 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,441 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 473 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Granges (Veveyse) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 71 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 1,484 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 80 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 1,310 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 79.1 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 468 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 61.2% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,286 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.8% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 915 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Granges (Veveyse) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 260 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,495 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 256.9 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,339 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 55.0% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,195 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 37.7% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 349 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Granges (Veveyse) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 14.4% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 1,234 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Granges (Veveyse)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Granges (Veveyse)?
Granges (Veveyse) has 1,012 residents (2025), ranking 1,456 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Granges (Veveyse)?
Granges (Veveyse) covers 4.5 km², with a density of 225 people per km².
Is the population of Granges (Veveyse) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Granges (Veveyse) went from 834 to 1,012, a change of +21.3%.
Where is Granges (Veveyse)?
Granges (Veveyse) is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Veveyse (district). Latitude 46.517, longitude 6.833.
District heating: what is the figure for Granges (Veveyse)?
In Granges (Veveyse), “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Granges (Veveyse)?
In Granges (Veveyse), “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 16.6% (2025), ranking 1,571 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Granges (Veveyse)?
In Granges (Veveyse), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,303 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Granges (Veveyse)?
The nearest to Granges (Veveyse) are Bossonnens (1.3 km), Attalens (1.4 km), Remaufens (2.6 km), Chardonne (3.2 km), Jongny (3.4 km).