Hauterive (FR): population and statistics
Hauterive (FR) has a population of 2,674 (2025) across 11.9 km², or 224 people per km². It ranks 802 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,674 residents
- 11.9 km²
- 224 people/km²
- 604 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Hauterive (FR) ranks No. 35 by population.
Heat pumps as main heating: 49.1% in Hauterive (FR), compared with an average of 23.6% in Fribourg and 15.5% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 42.5% in Hauterive (FR), compared with an average of 33.7% in Fribourg and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,238 kWh a year here.
Hauterive (FR) in numbers
Where is Hauterive (FR)?
Population of Hauterive (FR) over time
Hauterive (FR) had 2,415 residents in 2015 and 2,674 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,597 |
| 2021 | 2,686 |
| 2022 | 2,668 |
| 2023 | 2,687 |
| 2024 | 2,694 |
| 2025 | 2,674 |
Did you know?
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,669 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Villars-sur-Glâne (12,644 residents), 1.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,952 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Hauterive (FR)
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 | Hauterive (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.7% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,651 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hauterive (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,165 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 950 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 17.2% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,230 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 42.5% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 97 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 72.4% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 717 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hauterive (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 36.8% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,459 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 49.1% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 19 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 3.0% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 1,616 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.4% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 713 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 230 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 426 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,867 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 278 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 33.7 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 597 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,599 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 452 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hauterive (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 176 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 862 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 176 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 815 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 65.8 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 869 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 61.4% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,270 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.1% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 811 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hauterive (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,269 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 699 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 474.6 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 549 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 74.3% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 504 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 18.1% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 1,201 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Hauterive (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 17.9% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 987 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Hauterive (FR)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hauterive (FR)?
Hauterive (FR) has 2,674 residents (2025), ranking 802 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Hauterive (FR)?
Hauterive (FR) covers 11.9 km², with a density of 224 people per km².
Is the population of Hauterive (FR) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hauterive (FR) went from 2,415 to 2,674, a change of +10.7%.
Where is Hauterive (FR)?
Hauterive (FR) is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Sarine (district). Latitude 46.767, longitude 7.117.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Hauterive (FR)?
In Hauterive (FR), “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 49.1% (2026), ranking 19 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Hauterive (FR)?
In Hauterive (FR), “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 42.5% (2026), ranking 97 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hauterive (FR)?
In Hauterive (FR), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,238 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hauterive (FR)?
The nearest to Hauterive (FR) are Villars-sur-Glâne (1.9 km), Bois-d'Amont (2.6 km), Matran (2.7 km), Neyruz (FR) (3.8 km), Villarsel-sur-Marly (3.8 km).