Le Flon: population and statistics
Le Flon has a population of 1,221 (2025) across 9.5 km², or 128 people per km². It ranks 1,313 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,221 residents
- 9.5 km²
- 128 people/km²
- 853 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Le Flon ranks No. 77 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Le Flon, compared with an average of 10.2% in Fribourg and 7.3% nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 46.6% in Le Flon, compared with an average of 67.8% in Fribourg and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,278 kWh a year here.
Le Flon in numbers
Where is Le Flon?
Population of Le Flon over time
Le Flon had 1,175 residents in 2015 and 1,221 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,223 |
| 2021 | 1,223 |
| 2022 | 1,193 |
| 2023 | 1,203 |
| 2024 | 1,211 |
| 2025 | 1,221 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,336 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is La Verrerie, 2.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Siviriez (2,711 residents), 3.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,112 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Le Flon
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 Flon | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.1% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,500 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Le Flon | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 557 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,426 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 30.2% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 588 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 35.4% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 316 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 69.6% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 898 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Le Flon | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 43.5% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,262 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 23.0% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 442 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 23.9% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 399 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 126 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 884 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,441 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 592 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 15.8 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,205 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,965 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 417 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Le Flon | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 76 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 1,449 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 58 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 1,501 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 47.5 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,591 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 46.6% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,768 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 46.6% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 44 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Le Flon | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 173 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,686 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 141.7 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,749 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 52.6% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,278 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 19.1% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 1,147 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Le Flon | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 13.2% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 1,323 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Le Flon
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Le Flon?
Le Flon has 1,221 residents (2025), ranking 1,313 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Le Flon?
Le Flon covers 9.5 km², with a density of 128 people per km².
Is the population of Le Flon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Le Flon went from 1,175 to 1,221, a change of +3.9%.
Where is Le Flon?
Le Flon is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Veveyse (district). Latitude 46.617, longitude 6.883.
District heating: what is the figure for Le Flon?
In Le Flon, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Le Flon?
In Le Flon, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 46.6% (2026), ranking 1,768 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Le Flon?
In Le Flon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,278 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Le Flon?
The nearest to Le Flon are La Verrerie (2.5 km), Siviriez (3.7 km), Saint-Martin (FR) (3.9 km), Ursy (4.2 km), Rue (5.1 km).