Lully (FR): population and statistics
Lully (FR) has a population of 1,239 (2025) across 5.4 km², or 228 people per km². It ranks 1,301 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,239 residents
- 5.4 km²
- 228 people/km²
- 491 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Lully (FR) ranks No. 76 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 14.0% in Lully (FR), compared with an average of 17.5% in Fribourg and 19.8% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 39.5% in Lully (FR), compared with an average of 33.7% in Fribourg and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,261 kWh a year here.
Lully (FR) in numbers
Where is Lully (FR)?
Population of Lully (FR) over time
Lully (FR) had 1,124 residents in 2015 and 1,239 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,156 |
| 2021 | 1,203 |
| 2022 | 1,217 |
| 2023 | 1,214 |
| 2024 | 1,226 |
| 2025 | 1,239 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 762 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Châtillon (FR), 1.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Estavayer (10,812 residents), 1.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,044 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Lully (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 | Lully (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 14.0% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,763 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lully (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 544 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,448 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 22.1% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 967 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 39.5% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 167 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.9% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 348 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lully (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 44.3% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,230 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 28.5% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 278 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 9.1% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 1,133 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.9% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,050 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 128 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 873 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,238 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 788 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 10.5 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,518 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,491 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,076 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lully (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 80 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 1,410 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 62 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 1,468 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 50.0 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,513 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 64.5% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,009 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 33.9% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 484 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lully (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 371 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,325 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 299.4 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,165 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 78.4% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 368 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 9.4% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 1,581 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Lully (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.2% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 881 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Lully (FR)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lully (FR)?
Lully (FR) has 1,239 residents (2025), ranking 1,301 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Lully (FR)?
Lully (FR) covers 5.4 km², with a density of 228 people per km².
Is the population of Lully (FR) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Lully (FR) went from 1,124 to 1,239, a change of +10.2%.
Where is Lully (FR)?
Lully (FR) is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Broye (district). Latitude 46.833, longitude 6.845.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Lully (FR)?
In Lully (FR), “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 14.0% (2025), ranking 1,763 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Lully (FR)?
In Lully (FR), “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 39.5% (2026), ranking 167 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lully (FR)?
In Lully (FR), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,261 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lully (FR)?
The nearest to Lully (FR) are Châtillon (FR) (1.4 km), Estavayer (1.9 km), Sévaz (2.4 km), Les Montets (2.5 km), Cugy (FR) (4.1 km).