Matran: population and statistics
Matran has a population of 2,094 (2025) across 2.9 km², or 725 people per km². It ranks 944 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +36.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,094 residents
- 2.9 km²
- 725 people/km²
- 608 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Matran ranks No. 48 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 55.3% in Matran, compared with an average of 33.7% in Fribourg and 24.6% nationally.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 2,994 kW in Matran, 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 1,255 kWh a year here.
Matran in numbers
Where is Matran?
Population of Matran over time
Matran had 1,539 residents in 2015 and 2,094 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,620 |
| 2021 | 1,675 |
| 2022 | 1,721 |
| 2023 | 1,774 |
| 2024 | 1,906 |
| 2025 | 2,094 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Fribourg for “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 405 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Avry, 1.9 km away.
All indicators for Matran
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 | Matran | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 14.8% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,723 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Matran | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,050 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,008 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 6.4% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,738 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 55.3% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 5 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 69.7% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 894 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Matran | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 49.1% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,063 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 26.7% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 322 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 3.7% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 1,555 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 5.3% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 444 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 176 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 621 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,994 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 47 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 23.7 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 889 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,313 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 612 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Matran | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 118 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 1,130 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 175 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 818 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 83.6 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 381 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 69.7% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 540 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 22.9% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,420 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Matran | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,575 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 589 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 752.1 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 163 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 50.0% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,352 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 49.5% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 132 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Matran | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 28.1% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 385 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Matran
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Matran?
Matran has 2,094 residents (2025), ranking 944 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Matran?
Matran covers 2.9 km², with a density of 725 people per km².
Is the population of Matran growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Matran went from 1,539 to 2,094, a change of +36.1%.
Where is Matran?
Matran is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Sarine (district). Latitude 46.784, longitude 7.091.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Matran?
In Matran, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 55.3% (2026), ranking 5 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Matran?
In Matran, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2,994 kW (2026), ranking 47 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Matran?
In Matran, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,255 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Matran?
The nearest to Matran are Avry (1.9 km), Corminboeuf (1.9 km), Villars-sur-Glâne (2.0 km), Neyruz (FR) (2.7 km), Hauterive (FR) (2.7 km).