Grangettes: population and statistics
Grangettes has a population of 214 (2025) across 3.4 km², or 63.7 people per km². It ranks 2,026 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 214 residents
- 3.4 km²
- 64 people/km²
- 799 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Grangettes ranks No. 117 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,265 kWh a year here.
Grangettes in numbers
Where is Grangettes?
Population of Grangettes over time
Grangettes had 191 residents in 2015 and 214 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 218 |
| 2021 | 219 |
| 2022 | 213 |
| 2023 | 212 |
| 2024 | 212 |
| 2025 | 214 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 471 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Le Châtelard (362 residents), 1.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,060 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Grangettes
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 | Grangettes | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 12.6% | 17.5% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Grangettes | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 100 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,055 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 44.0% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 25.0% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 67.8% | 62.3% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Grangettes | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 34.2% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 15.8% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 39.5% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 29 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 1,840 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4,335 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 4.0 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,995 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 18,598 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Grangettes | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 22 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 2,001 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 14 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 1,994 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 65.4 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 28.6% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 57.1% | 26.1% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Grangettes | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 58 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,004 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 271.0 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 31.0% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 36.2% | 25.9% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Grangettes | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 11.7% | 25.8% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Grangettes
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grangettes?
Grangettes has 214 residents (2025), ranking 2,026 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Grangettes?
Grangettes covers 3.4 km², with a density of 64 people per km².
Is the population of Grangettes growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Grangettes went from 191 to 214, a change of +12.0%.
Where is Grangettes?
Grangettes is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Glâne (district). Latitude 46.683, longitude 6.967.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Grangettes?
In Grangettes, “Dwellings” stands at 100 (2026), ranking 2,055 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Establishments: what is the figure for Grangettes?
In Grangettes, “Establishments” stands at 22 (2024), ranking 2,001 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Grangettes?
In Grangettes, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,265 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Grangettes?
The nearest to Grangettes are Le Châtelard (1.3 km), Massonnens (1.9 km), Mézières (FR) (3.2 km), Romont (FR) (4.1 km), Villaz (4.1 km).