Ménières: population and statistics
Ménières has a population of 443 (2025) across 4.4 km², or 101 people per km². It ranks 1,862 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 443 residents
- 4.4 km²
- 101 people/km²
- 502 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Ménières ranks No. 110 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,264 kWh a year here.
Ménières in numbers
Where is Ménières?
Population of Ménières over time
Ménières had 414 residents in 2015 and 443 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 427 |
| 2021 | 438 |
| 2022 | 437 |
| 2023 | 442 |
| 2024 | 445 |
| 2025 | 443 |
Did you know?
- “Entities listed in the commercial register”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 613 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Valbroye (3,409 residents), 2.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,056 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Ménières
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 | Ménières | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.1% | 17.5% | 20.7% |
Energy
| Indicator | Ménières | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 8.1 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,690 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 18,307 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Ménières | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 29 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 1,924 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 0 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 2,110 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.0 | 73.2 | 64.9 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ménières | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 134 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,781 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 302.5 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 50.8% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 9.0% | 25.9% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Ménières | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.0% | 25.8% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Ménières
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ménières?
Ménières has 443 residents (2025), ranking 1,862 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Ménières?
Ménières covers 4.4 km², with a density of 101 people per km².
Is the population of Ménières growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ménières went from 414 to 443, a change of +7.0%.
Where is Ménières?
Ménières is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Broye (district). Latitude 46.782, longitude 6.881.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Ménières?
In Ménières, “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 0 (2026), ranking 2,110 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
Jobs: what is the figure for Ménières?
In Ménières, “Jobs” stands at 134 (2024), ranking 1,781 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ménières?
In Ménières, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,264 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ménières?
The nearest to Ménières are Valbroye (2.2 km), Fétigny (3.0 km), Trey (3.2 km), Henniez (3.6 km), Cugy (FR) (3.7 km).