Marsens: population and statistics
Marsens has a population of 2,093 (2025) across 7.8 km², or 269 people per km². It ranks 945 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +15.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,093 residents
- 7.8 km²
- 269 people/km²
- 719 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Marsens ranks No. 49 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 13.2% in Marsens, compared with an average of 17.5% in Fribourg and 19.8% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 41.8% in Marsens, compared with an average of 33.7% in Fribourg and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,266 kWh a year here.
Marsens in numbers
Where is Marsens?
Population of Marsens over time
Marsens had 1,809 residents in 2015 and 2,093 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,034 |
| 2021 | 2,051 |
| 2022 | 2,071 |
| 2023 | 2,115 |
| 2024 | 2,130 |
| 2025 | 2,093 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,091 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Echarlens, 0.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bulle (27,276 residents), 3.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,064 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Marsens
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 | Marsens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 13.2% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,787 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Marsens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 909 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,097 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 18.8% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,133 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 41.8% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 109 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 75.7% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 482 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Marsens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 42.1% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,313 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 31.2% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 218 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 12.7% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 887 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 7.9% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 306 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 201 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 509 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,535 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 503 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 22.6 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 925 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,807 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 681 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Marsens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 124 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 1,098 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 104 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 1,129 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 49.7 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,526 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 67.3% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 748 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.8% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 915 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Marsens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,036 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 797 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 495.0 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 505 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 87.3% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 131 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 9.4% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 1,583 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Marsens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 17.3% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 1,031 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Marsens
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Marsens?
Marsens has 2,093 residents (2025), ranking 945 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Marsens?
Marsens covers 7.8 km², with a density of 269 people per km².
Is the population of Marsens growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Marsens went from 1,809 to 2,093, a change of +15.7%.
Where is Marsens?
Marsens is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Gruyère (district). Latitude 46.650, longitude 7.067.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Marsens?
In Marsens, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 13.2% (2025), ranking 1,787 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Marsens?
In Marsens, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 41.8% (2026), ranking 109 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Marsens?
In Marsens, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,266 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Marsens?
The nearest to Marsens are Echarlens (0.9 km), Riaz (1.9 km), Sorens (1.9 km), Morlon (2.2 km), Corbières (3.1 km).