Les Montets: population and statistics
Les Montets has a population of 1,587 (2025) across 10.3 km², or 154 people per km². It ranks 1,130 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,587 residents
- 10.3 km²
- 154 people/km²
- 491 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Les Montets ranks No. 62 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 15.1% in Les Montets, compared with an average of 17.5% in Fribourg and 19.8% nationally.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: 39.3% in Les Montets, compared with an average of 26.1% in Fribourg and 26.1% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,255 kWh a year here.
Les Montets in numbers
Where is Les Montets?
Population of Les Montets over time
Les Montets had 1,405 residents in 2015 and 1,587 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,535 |
| 2021 | 1,556 |
| 2022 | 1,586 |
| 2023 | 1,614 |
| 2024 | 1,572 |
| 2025 | 1,587 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,440 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Cugy (FR), 1.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Estavayer (10,812 residents), 4.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,020 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Les Montets
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 | Les Montets | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.1% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,707 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Les Montets | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 788 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,197 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 31.0% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 555 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 35.1% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 321 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 75.4% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 509 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Les Montets | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 46.6% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,157 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 24.5% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 397 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 16.7% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 680 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.0% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,011 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 140 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 786 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,805 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 315 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 20.8 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 984 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 13,094 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 401 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Les Montets | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 103 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 1,236 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 107 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 1,112 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 67.4 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 813 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 56.1% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,573 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 39.3% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 193 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Les Montets | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 501 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,163 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 315.7 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,090 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 58.5% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,079 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 30.5% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 602 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Les Montets | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.5% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 860 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Les Montets
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Les Montets?
Les Montets has 1,587 residents (2025), ranking 1,130 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Les Montets?
Les Montets covers 10.3 km², with a density of 154 people per km².
Is the population of Les Montets growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Les Montets went from 1,405 to 1,587, a change of +13.0%.
Where is Les Montets?
Les Montets is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Broye (district). Latitude 46.816, longitude 6.867.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Les Montets?
In Les Montets, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 15.1% (2025), ranking 1,707 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: what is the figure for Les Montets?
In Les Montets, “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities” stands at 39.3% (2026), ranking 193 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 29.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Les Montets?
In Les Montets, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,255 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Les Montets?
The nearest to Les Montets are Cugy (FR) (1.8 km), Lully (FR) (2.5 km), Sévaz (2.6 km), Châtillon (FR) (3.6 km), Ménières (3.9 km).