Le Châtelard: population and statistics
Le Châtelard has a population of 362 (2025) across 7.5 km², or 48.4 people per km². It ranks 1,922 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 362 residents
- 7.5 km²
- 48 people/km²
- 881 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Le Châtelard ranks No. 113 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,264 kWh a year here.
Le Châtelard in numbers
Where is Le Châtelard?
Population of Le Châtelard over time
Le Châtelard had 377 residents in 2015 and 362 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 349 |
| 2021 | 346 |
| 2022 | 354 |
| 2023 | 352 |
| 2024 | 364 |
| 2025 | 362 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Fribourg for “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,048 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Grangettes, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Massonnens (605 residents), 2.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,056 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Le Châtelard
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 | Le Châtelard | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.9% | 17.5% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Le Châtelard | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 171 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,967 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 63.2% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 13.4% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 66.4% | 62.3% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Le Châtelard | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 38.2% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 18.6% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 37.2% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 1.0% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 38 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 1,714 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4,216 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 9.1 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,617 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 25,000 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Le Châtelard | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 41 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 1,789 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 32 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 1,778 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 88.4 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 53.1% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 37.5% | 26.1% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Le Châtelard | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 173 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,686 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 477.9 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 23.7% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 42.8% | 25.9% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Le Châtelard | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 10.2% | 25.8% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Le Châtelard
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Le Châtelard?
Le Châtelard has 362 residents (2025), ranking 1,922 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Le Châtelard?
Le Châtelard covers 7.5 km², with a density of 48 people per km².
Is the population of Le Châtelard growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Le Châtelard went from 377 to 362, a change of −4.0%.
Where is Le Châtelard?
Le Châtelard is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Glâne (district). Latitude 46.683, longitude 6.983.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Le Châtelard?
In Le Châtelard, “Dwellings” stands at 171 (2026), ranking 1,967 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Establishments: what is the figure for Le Châtelard?
In Le Châtelard, “Establishments” stands at 41 (2024), ranking 1,789 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Le Châtelard?
In Le Châtelard, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,264 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Le Châtelard?
The nearest to Le Châtelard are Grangettes (1.3 km), Massonnens (2.2 km), Villorsonnens (3.9 km), Mézières (FR) (4.4 km), Villaz (4.6 km).