Gurmels: population and statistics
Gurmels has a population of 4,710 (2025) across 17.2 km², or 274 people per km². It ranks 470 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,710 residents
- 17.2 km²
- 274 people/km²
- 528 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Gurmels ranks No. 16 by population.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 192.1 in Gurmels, compared with an average of 476.6 in Fribourg and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,241 kWh a year here.
Gurmels in numbers
Where is Gurmels?
Population of Gurmels over time
Gurmels had 4,142 residents in 2015 and 4,710 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,487 |
| 2021 | 4,491 |
| 2022 | 4,524 |
| 2023 | 4,695 |
| 2024 | 4,675 |
| 2025 | 4,710 |
Did you know?
- “Photovoltaic installations”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,410 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Kleinbösingen, 2.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Murten (9,525 residents), 4.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,964 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Gurmels
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 | Gurmels | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.3% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,155 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gurmels | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,299 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 524 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 18.6% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,147 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 33.0% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 421 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 75.2% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 524 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gurmels | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 43.8% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,250 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 31.1% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 221 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 13.0% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 874 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 5.3% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 439 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 386 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 173 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,431 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 606 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 47.9 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 357 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,163 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 770 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gurmels | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 225 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 688 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 261 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 579 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 55.4 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,329 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 65.9% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 880 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 29.9% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 826 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gurmels | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 905 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 872 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 192.1 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,590 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 55.7% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,173 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 30.6% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 599 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Gurmels | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 13.1% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 1,328 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Gurmels
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gurmels?
Gurmels has 4,710 residents (2025), ranking 470 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Gurmels?
Gurmels covers 17.2 km², with a density of 274 people per km².
Is the population of Gurmels growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Gurmels went from 4,142 to 4,710, a change of +13.7%.
Where is Gurmels?
Gurmels is in Fribourg. It belongs to Bezirk See / District du Lac (district). Latitude 46.900, longitude 7.167.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Gurmels?
In Gurmels, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 386 (2026), ranking 173 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gurmels?
In Gurmels, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 192.1 (2024), ranking 1,590 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gurmels?
In Gurmels, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,241 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gurmels?
The nearest to Gurmels are Kleinbösingen (2.5 km), Cressier (FR) (2.5 km), Münchenwiler (3.5 km), Kriechenwil (3.9 km), Courgevaux (4.2 km).