Grolley-Ponthaux: population and statistics
Grolley-Ponthaux has a population of 2,898 (2025) across 11.2 km², or 258 people per km². It ranks 748 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,898 residents
- 11.2 km²
- 258 people/km²
- 610 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Grolley-Ponthaux ranks No. 31 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 15.4% in Grolley-Ponthaux, compared with an average of 17.5% in Fribourg and 19.8% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 36.9% in Grolley-Ponthaux, 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.
Grolley-Ponthaux in numbers
Where is Grolley-Ponthaux?
Population of Grolley-Ponthaux over time
Grolley-Ponthaux had 2,586 residents in 2015 and 2,898 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,863 |
| 2021 | 2,871 |
| 2022 | 2,889 |
| 2023 | 2,926 |
| 2024 | 2,901 |
| 2025 | 2,898 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,576 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Misery-Courtion, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Courtepin (5,847 residents), 5.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,996 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Grolley-Ponthaux
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 | Grolley-Ponthaux | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.4% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,673 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Grolley-Ponthaux | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,267 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 886 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 13.0% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,459 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 36.9% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 260 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 73.5% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 643 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Grolley-Ponthaux | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 45.9% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,183 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 22.1% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 469 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 7.8% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 1,227 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 8.4% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 289 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 235 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 405 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,367 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 652 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 31.8 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 635 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,956 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 659 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Grolley-Ponthaux | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 169 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 889 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 179 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 806 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 61.8 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,029 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 69.3% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 576 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 23.5% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,380 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Grolley-Ponthaux | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 988 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 827 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 340.9 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 988 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 63.7% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 901 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 29.4% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 649 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Grolley-Ponthaux | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 21.9% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 681 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Grolley-Ponthaux
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grolley-Ponthaux?
Grolley-Ponthaux has 2,898 residents (2025), ranking 748 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Grolley-Ponthaux?
Grolley-Ponthaux covers 11.2 km², with a density of 258 people per km².
Is the population of Grolley-Ponthaux growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Grolley-Ponthaux went from 2,586 to 2,898, a change of +12.1%.
Where is Grolley-Ponthaux?
Grolley-Ponthaux is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Sarine (district). Latitude 46.833, longitude 7.067.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Grolley-Ponthaux?
In Grolley-Ponthaux, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 15.4% (2025), ranking 1,673 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Grolley-Ponthaux?
In Grolley-Ponthaux, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 36.9% (2026), ranking 260 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Grolley-Ponthaux?
In Grolley-Ponthaux, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,249 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Grolley-Ponthaux?
The nearest to Grolley-Ponthaux are Misery-Courtion (1.9 km), Belfaux (2.2 km), La Sonnaz (3.2 km), Corminboeuf (4.5 km), Courtepin (5.3 km).