Misery-Courtion: population and statistics
Misery-Courtion has a population of 2,393 (2025) across 11.4 km², or 210 people per km². It ranks 875 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +30.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,393 residents
- 11.4 km²
- 210 people/km²
- 592 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Misery-Courtion ranks No. 44 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 46.3% in Misery-Courtion, compared with an average of 33.7% in Fribourg and 24.6% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 14.3% in Misery-Courtion, compared with an average of 17.5% in Fribourg and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,249 kWh a year here.
Misery-Courtion in numbers
Where is Misery-Courtion?
Population of Misery-Courtion over time
Misery-Courtion had 1,835 residents in 2015 and 2,393 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,225 |
| 2021 | 2,276 |
| 2022 | 2,321 |
| 2023 | 2,364 |
| 2024 | 2,404 |
| 2025 | 2,393 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,594 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Grolley-Ponthaux, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Avenches (4,945 residents), 3.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,996 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Misery-Courtion
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 | Misery-Courtion | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 14.3% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,747 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Misery-Courtion | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,070 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 996 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 18.0% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,179 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 46.3% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 45 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 67.3% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 1,023 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Misery-Courtion | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 48.0% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,105 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 27.4% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 305 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 11.6% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 951 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.0% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 779 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 157 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 695 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,651 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 400 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 24.1 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 873 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,050 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 779 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Misery-Courtion | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 118 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 1,130 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 114 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 1,079 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 47.6 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,587 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 57.9% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,500 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 36.0% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 329 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Misery-Courtion | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 492 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,175 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 205.6 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,542 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 65.2% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 833 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 17.7% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 1,215 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Misery-Courtion | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 31.7% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 231 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Misery-Courtion
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Misery-Courtion?
Misery-Courtion has 2,393 residents (2025), ranking 875 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Misery-Courtion?
Misery-Courtion covers 11.4 km², with a density of 210 people per km².
Is the population of Misery-Courtion growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Misery-Courtion went from 1,835 to 2,393, a change of +30.4%.
Where is Misery-Courtion?
Misery-Courtion is in Fribourg. It belongs to Bezirk See / District du Lac (district). Latitude 46.850, longitude 7.067.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Misery-Courtion?
In Misery-Courtion, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 46.3% (2026), ranking 45 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Misery-Courtion?
In Misery-Courtion, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 14.3% (2025), ranking 1,747 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Misery-Courtion?
In Misery-Courtion, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,249 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Misery-Courtion?
The nearest to Misery-Courtion are Grolley-Ponthaux (1.9 km), Belfaux (3.2 km), La Sonnaz (3.7 km), Avenches (3.9 km), Courtepin (4.2 km).