Le Pâquier (FR): population and statistics
Le Pâquier (FR) has a population of 1,457 (2025) across 4.5 km², or 324 people per km². It ranks 1,193 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +27.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,457 residents
- 4.5 km²
- 324 people/km²
- 753 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Le Pâquier (FR) ranks No. 66 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 14.9% in Le Pâquier (FR), compared with an average of 17.5% in Fribourg and 19.8% nationally.
Share of jobs in services: 37.2% in Le Pâquier (FR), compared with an average of 66.0% in Fribourg and 73.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,218 kWh a year here.
Le Pâquier (FR) in numbers
Where is Le Pâquier (FR)?
Population of Le Pâquier (FR) over time
Le Pâquier (FR) had 1,142 residents in 2015 and 1,457 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,338 |
| 2021 | 1,364 |
| 2022 | 1,372 |
| 2023 | 1,390 |
| 2024 | 1,386 |
| 2025 | 1,457 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 630 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gruyères (2,353 residents), 2.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,872 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Le Pâquier (FR)
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 Pâquier (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 14.9% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,718 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Le Pâquier (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 651 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,332 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 16.0% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,305 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 39.3% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 177 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.0% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 419 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Le Pâquier (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 46.0% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,178 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 22.3% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 463 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 11.8% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 936 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 10.8% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 212 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 139 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 795 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,543 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 497 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 12.7 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,366 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,723 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,028 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Le Pâquier (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 66 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 1,543 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 88 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 1,244 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 60.4 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,098 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 71.6% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 402 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.0% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,258 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Le Pâquier (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 325 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,386 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 223.1 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,471 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 37.2% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,656 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 48.0% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 146 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Le Pâquier (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.5% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 862 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Le Pâquier (FR)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Le Pâquier (FR)?
Le Pâquier (FR) has 1,457 residents (2025), ranking 1,193 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Le Pâquier (FR)?
Le Pâquier (FR) covers 4.5 km², with a density of 324 people per km².
Is the population of Le Pâquier (FR) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Le Pâquier (FR) went from 1,142 to 1,457, a change of +27.6%.
Where is Le Pâquier (FR)?
Le Pâquier (FR) is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Gruyère (district). Latitude 46.594, longitude 7.055.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Le Pâquier (FR)?
In Le Pâquier (FR), “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 14.9% (2025), ranking 1,718 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Le Pâquier (FR)?
In Le Pâquier (FR), “Share of jobs in services” stands at 37.2% (2024), ranking 1,656 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Le Pâquier (FR)?
In Le Pâquier (FR), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,218 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Le Pâquier (FR)?
The nearest to Le Pâquier (FR) are Gruyères (2.4 km), Bulle (2.5 km), Broc (3.5 km), Bas-Intyamon (3.7 km), Vuadens (3.9 km).