Kleinbösingen: population and statistics
Kleinbösingen has a population of 698 (2025) across 3.0 km², or 231 people per km². It ranks 1,657 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +15.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 698 residents
- 3.0 km²
- 231 people/km²
- 543 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Kleinbösingen ranks No. 101 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 7.5% in Kleinbösingen, compared with an average of 25.8% in Fribourg and 27.7% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 176.2 in Kleinbösingen, compared with an average of 476.6 in Fribourg and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,239 kWh a year here.
Kleinbösingen in numbers
Where is Kleinbösingen?
Population of Kleinbösingen over time
Kleinbösingen had 602 residents in 2015 and 698 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 699 |
| 2021 | 705 |
| 2022 | 703 |
| 2023 | 705 |
| 2024 | 705 |
| 2025 | 698 |
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 423 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Kriechenwil, 1.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Laupen (3,306 residents), 2.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,956 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Kleinbösingen
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 | Kleinbösingen | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.2% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 819 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kleinbösingen | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 302 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,769 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 14.2% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,388 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 32.8% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 434 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 78.8% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 283 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kleinbösingen | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 38.2% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,417 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 26.5% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 328 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 20.6% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 518 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.0% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 783 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 55 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 1,504 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,415 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 623 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 6.9 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,773 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,842 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 819 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kleinbösingen | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 48 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 1,720 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 53 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 1,554 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 75.9 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 540 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 67.9% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 694 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 32.1% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 643 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kleinbösingen | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 123 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,812 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 176.2 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,642 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 59.4% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,051 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 20.3% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 1,077 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Kleinbösingen | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 7.5% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 1,674 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Kleinbösingen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kleinbösingen?
Kleinbösingen has 698 residents (2025), ranking 1,657 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Kleinbösingen?
Kleinbösingen covers 3.0 km², with a density of 231 people per km².
Is the population of Kleinbösingen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kleinbösingen went from 602 to 698, a change of +15.9%.
Where is Kleinbösingen?
Kleinbösingen is in Fribourg. It belongs to Bezirk See / District du Lac (district). Latitude 46.900, longitude 7.200.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Kleinbösingen?
In Kleinbösingen, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 7.5% (2025), ranking 1,674 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Kleinbösingen?
In Kleinbösingen, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 176.2 (2024), ranking 1,642 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kleinbösingen?
In Kleinbösingen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,239 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kleinbösingen?
The nearest to Kleinbösingen are Kriechenwil (1.7 km), Laupen (2.5 km), Bösingen (2.5 km), Gurmels (2.5 km), Ulmiz (3.7 km).