Jaun: population and statistics
Jaun has a population of 659 (2025) across 55.2 km², or 11.9 people per km². It ranks 1,683 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 659 residents
- 55.2 km²
- 12 people/km²
- 1,407 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Jaun ranks No. 102 by population.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 21,426 kWh/inh. in Jaun, compared with an average of 9,476 kWh/inh. in Fribourg and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 6.8% in Jaun, compared with an average of 25.8% in Fribourg and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,266 kWh a year here.
Jaun in numbers
Where is Jaun?
Population of Jaun over time
Jaun had 662 residents in 2015 and 659 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 633 |
| 2021 | 644 |
| 2022 | 636 |
| 2023 | 647 |
| 2024 | 657 |
| 2025 | 659 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Fribourg for “Elevation”.
- Number 1 in Fribourg for “Share of people aged 65 and over”.
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,732 football pitches.
- Its population density is 19.5 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Jaun
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 | Jaun | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 27.5% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 118 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Jaun | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 444 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,589 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 41.9% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 238 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 9.2% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,702 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 71.8% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 776 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Jaun | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 35.0% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,516 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 18.2% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 643 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 34.3% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 186 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.7% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,126 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 22 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 1,918 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,071 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 992 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 14.1 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,284 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 21,426 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 68 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Jaun | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 69 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 1,511 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 44 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 1,649 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 66.8 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 832 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 70.5% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 478 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 20.5% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,580 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Jaun | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 262 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,489 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 397.6 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 783 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 40.1% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,599 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 33.2% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 506 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Jaun | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 6.8% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 1,699 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Jaun
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jaun?
Jaun has 659 residents (2025), ranking 1,683 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Jaun?
Jaun covers 55.2 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Jaun growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Jaun went from 662 to 659, a change of −0.5%.
Where is Jaun?
Jaun is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Gruyère (district). Latitude 46.617, longitude 7.267.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Jaun?
In Jaun, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 21,426 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 68 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Jaun?
In Jaun, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 6.8% (2025), ranking 1,699 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Jaun?
In Jaun, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,266 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Jaun?
The nearest to Jaun are Val-de-Charmey (7.8 km), Boltigen (9.6 km), Châtel-sur-Montsalvens (10 km), Crésuz (10 km), Zweisimmen (11 km).