La Verrerie: population and statistics
La Verrerie has a population of 1,323 (2025) across 13.4 km², or 98.5 people per km². It ranks 1,262 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,323 residents
- 13.4 km²
- 98 people/km²
- 912 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, La Verrerie ranks No. 72 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 13.0% in La Verrerie, compared with an average of 17.5% in Fribourg and 19.8% nationally.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 3,828 kW in La Verrerie, compared with an average of 1,384 kW in Fribourg and 919.4 kW nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,259 kWh a year here.
La Verrerie in numbers
Where is La Verrerie?
Population of La Verrerie over time
La Verrerie had 1,155 residents in 2015 and 1,323 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,301 |
| 2021 | 1,310 |
| 2022 | 1,324 |
| 2023 | 1,346 |
| 2024 | 1,350 |
| 2025 | 1,323 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,881 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Le Flon, 2.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vuisternens-devant-Romont (2,410 residents), 3.9 km away.
All indicators for La Verrerie
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 Verrerie | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 13.0% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,792 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | La Verrerie | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 607 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,363 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 32.1% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 507 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 29.0% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 669 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 66.3% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 1,081 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | La Verrerie | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 41.4% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,339 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 25.0% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 380 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 21.7% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 469 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 4.5% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 498 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 132 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 845 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3,828 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 13 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 21.9 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 949 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 16,568 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 179 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | La Verrerie | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 106 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 1,210 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) | 63.5 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 959 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 58.3% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,474 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 27.4% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,043 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | La Verrerie | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 326 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,384 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 246.4 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,374 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 33.7% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,707 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 32.5% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 535 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | La Verrerie | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 13.7% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 1,282 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: La Verrerie
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of La Verrerie?
La Verrerie has 1,323 residents (2025), ranking 1,262 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is La Verrerie?
La Verrerie covers 13.4 km², with a density of 98 people per km².
Is the population of La Verrerie growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of La Verrerie went from 1,155 to 1,323, a change of +14.5%.
Where is La Verrerie?
La Verrerie is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Veveyse (district). Latitude 46.617, longitude 6.917.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for La Verrerie?
In La Verrerie, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 13.0% (2025), ranking 1,792 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for La Verrerie?
In La Verrerie, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3,828 kW (2026), ranking 13 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in La Verrerie?
In La Verrerie, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,259 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border La Verrerie?
The nearest to La Verrerie are Le Flon (2.5 km), Vuisternens-devant-Romont (3.9 km), Sâles (4.2 km), Siviriez (4.5 km), Vaulruz (5.1 km).