Marly: population and statistics
Marly has a population of 9,566 (2025) across 7.7 km², or 1,239 people per km². It ranks 198 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +18.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 9,566 residents
- 7.7 km²
- 1,239 people/km²
- 666 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Marly ranks No. 5 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 4.6% in Marly, compared with an average of 19.9% in Fribourg and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,234 kWh a year here.
Marly in numbers
Where is Marly?
Population of Marly over time
Marly had 8,083 residents in 2015 and 9,566 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,222 |
| 2021 | 8,299 |
| 2022 | 8,596 |
| 2023 | 9,069 |
| 2024 | 9,242 |
| 2025 | 9,566 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Entities listed in the commercial register”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,081 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Pierrafortscha, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Fribourg (39,599 residents), 2.2 km away.
All indicators for Marly
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 | Marly | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.4% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 793 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Marly | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 4,927 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 200 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 4.6% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,780 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 36.3% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 283 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 63.2% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 1,235 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Marly | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 52.8% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 934 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 22.1% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 472 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 2.5% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 1,659 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 6.7% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 371 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 430 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 118 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 820.2 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,340 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 54.0 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 285 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,642 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,584 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Marly | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 518 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 266 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 670 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 210 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 70.0 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 705 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 69.4% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 567 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.5% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,212 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Marly | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,962 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 333 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 309.6 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,123 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 78.2% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 380 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 21.4% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 1,016 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Marly | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 32.8% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 199 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Marly
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Marly?
Marly has 9,566 residents (2025), ranking 198 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Marly?
Marly covers 7.7 km², with a density of 1,239 people per km².
Is the population of Marly growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Marly went from 8,083 to 9,566, a change of +18.3%.
Where is Marly?
Marly is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Sarine (district). Latitude 46.783, longitude 7.167.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Marly?
In Marly, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 4.6% (2026), ranking 1,780 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Marly?
In Marly, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 430 (2026), ranking 118 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Marly?
In Marly, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,234 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Marly?
The nearest to Marly are Pierrafortscha (1.3 km), Villarsel-sur-Marly (1.9 km), Fribourg (2.2 km), Tentlingen (3.1 km), Bois-d'Amont (3.6 km).