Greng: population and statistics
Greng has a population of 179 (2025) across 1.0 km², or 177 people per km². It ranks 2,053 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 179 residents
- 1.0 km²
- 177 people/km²
- 442 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Greng ranks No. 118 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,221 kWh a year here.
Greng in numbers
Where is Greng?
Population of Greng over time
Greng had 177 residents in 2015 and 179 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 178 |
| 2021 | 173 |
| 2022 | 170 |
| 2023 | 167 |
| 2024 | 176 |
| 2025 | 179 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Fribourg for “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 141 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Meyriez (586 residents), 1.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,884 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Greng
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 | Greng | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.5% | 17.5% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Greng | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 92 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,063 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 13.0% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 15.2% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 88.9% | 62.3% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Greng | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 37.1% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 37.1% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 11.4% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 7 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 2,052 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 671.7 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 2.6 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,069 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,637 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Greng | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 23 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 1,992 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 54 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 1,546 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 301.7 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 88.9% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 9.3% | 26.1% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Greng | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 62 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,992 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 346.4 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 71.0% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 0.0% | 25.9% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Greng | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 14.5% | 25.8% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Greng
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Greng?
Greng has 179 residents (2025), ranking 2,053 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Greng?
Greng covers 1.0 km², with a density of 177 people per km².
Is the population of Greng growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Greng went from 177 to 179, a change of +1.1%.
Where is Greng?
Greng is in Fribourg. It belongs to Bezirk See / District du Lac (district). Latitude 46.917, longitude 7.100.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Greng?
In Greng, “Dwellings” stands at 92 (2026), ranking 2,063 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Greng?
In Greng, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 7 (2026), ranking 2,052 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Greng?
In Greng, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,221 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Greng?
The nearest to Greng are Meyriez (1.3 km), Courgevaux (1.5 km), Murten (1.8 km), Münchenwiler (2.0 km), Faoug (2.5 km).