Massonnens: population and statistics
Massonnens has a population of 605 (2025) across 4.2 km², or 143 people per km². It ranks 1,722 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +17.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 605 residents
- 4.2 km²
- 143 people/km²
- 719 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Massonnens ranks No. 104 by population.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 34.7 in Massonnens, compared with an average of 73.2 in Fribourg and 83.6 nationally.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 2,668 kW in Massonnens, compared with an average of 1,384 kW in Fribourg and 919.4 kW nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,261 kWh a year here.
Massonnens in numbers
Where is Massonnens?
Population of Massonnens over time
Massonnens had 516 residents in 2015 and 605 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 548 |
| 2021 | 570 |
| 2022 | 586 |
| 2023 | 606 |
| 2024 | 596 |
| 2025 | 605 |
Did you know?
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 594 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Grangettes, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Villaz (2,421 residents), 2.4 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 Massonnens
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 | Massonnens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.0% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,626 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Massonnens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 257 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,844 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 26.5% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 730 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 40.5% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 139 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 70.9% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 820 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Massonnens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 36.8% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,456 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 29.8% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 246 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 22.8% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 432 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.6% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 688 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 55 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 1,504 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,668 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 87 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 8.4 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,665 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 13,868 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 344 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Massonnens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 33 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 1,875 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 21 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 1,914 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.7 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,796 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 61.9% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,240 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 33.3% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 525 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Massonnens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 95 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,887 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 157.0 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,705 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 41.0% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,575 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 23.2% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 931 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Massonnens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 15.0% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 1,189 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Massonnens
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Massonnens?
Massonnens has 605 residents (2025), ranking 1,722 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Massonnens?
Massonnens covers 4.2 km², with a density of 143 people per km².
Is the population of Massonnens growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Massonnens went from 516 to 605, a change of +17.2%.
Where is Massonnens?
Massonnens is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Glâne (district). Latitude 46.700, longitude 6.967.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Massonnens?
In Massonnens, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 34.7 (2026), ranking 1,796 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Massonnens?
In Massonnens, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2,668 kW (2026), ranking 87 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Massonnens?
In Massonnens, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,261 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Massonnens?
The nearest to Massonnens are Grangettes (1.9 km), Le Châtelard (2.2 km), Villaz (2.4 km), Villorsonnens (3.1 km), Romont (FR) (3.7 km).