La Brillaz: population and statistics
La Brillaz has a population of 2,239 (2025) across 10.3 km², or 217 people per km². It ranks 912 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +18.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,239 residents
- 10.3 km²
- 217 people/km²
- 689 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, La Brillaz ranks No. 46 by population.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 125.1 in La Brillaz, compared with an average of 476.6 in Fribourg and 622.5 nationally.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 37.5 in La Brillaz, compared with an average of 73.2 in Fribourg and 83.6 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,258 kWh a year here.
La Brillaz in numbers
Where is La Brillaz?
Population of La Brillaz over time
La Brillaz had 1,898 residents in 2015 and 2,239 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,080 |
| 2021 | 2,110 |
| 2022 | 2,118 |
| 2023 | 2,201 |
| 2024 | 2,208 |
| 2025 | 2,239 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,444 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Prez, 2.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gibloux (8,719 residents), 7.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,032 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for La Brillaz
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 | La Brillaz | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.5% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,669 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | La Brillaz | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 985 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,061 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 21.2% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,007 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 41.7% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 110 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 69.2% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 916 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | La Brillaz | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 46.9% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,143 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 36.4% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 129 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 9.2% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 1,122 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.1% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 969 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 216 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 463 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,466 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 564 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 20.3 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,005 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,080 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 958 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | La Brillaz | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 84 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 1,376 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 84 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 1,275 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 37.5 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,778 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 53.6% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,646 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 40.5% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 157 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | La Brillaz | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 280 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,455 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 125.1 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,775 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 73.9% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 514 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 9.3% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 1,588 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | La Brillaz | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 15.3% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 1,172 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: La Brillaz
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of La Brillaz?
La Brillaz has 2,239 residents (2025), ranking 912 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is La Brillaz?
La Brillaz covers 10.3 km², with a density of 217 people per km².
Is the population of La Brillaz growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of La Brillaz went from 1,898 to 2,239, a change of +18.0%.
Where is La Brillaz?
La Brillaz is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Sarine (district). Latitude 46.767, longitude 7.000.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for La Brillaz?
In La Brillaz, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 125.1 (2024), ranking 1,775 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for La Brillaz?
In La Brillaz, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 37.5 (2026), ranking 1,778 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in La Brillaz?
In La Brillaz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,258 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border La Brillaz?
The nearest to La Brillaz are Prez (2.3 km), Torny (2.5 km), Cottens (FR) (3.1 km), Autigny (3.6 km), Chénens (3.7 km).