Montagny (FR): population and statistics
Montagny (FR) has a population of 3,105 (2025) across 17.5 km², or 177 people per km². It ranks 707 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +31.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,105 residents
- 17.5 km²
- 177 people/km²
- 551 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Montagny (FR) ranks No. 28 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 43.2% in Montagny (FR), compared with an average of 33.7% in Fribourg and 24.6% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 15.2% in Montagny (FR), compared with an average of 17.5% in Fribourg and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,245 kWh a year here.
Montagny (FR) in numbers
Where is Montagny (FR)?
Population of Montagny (FR) over time
Montagny (FR) had 2,354 residents in 2015 and 3,105 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,712 |
| 2021 | 2,865 |
| 2022 | 2,932 |
| 2023 | 3,017 |
| 2024 | 3,037 |
| 2025 | 3,105 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,457 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Corcelles-près-Payerne, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Payerne (10,938 residents), 4.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,980 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Montagny (FR)
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 | Montagny (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.2% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,697 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Montagny (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,437 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 802 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 25.8% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 759 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 43.2% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 88 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 68.4% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 970 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Montagny (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 44.3% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,232 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 24.1% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 408 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 15.8% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 722 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 6.8% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 367 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 236 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 402 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,749 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 351 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 30.4 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 662 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,800 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 824 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Montagny (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 176 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 862 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 139 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 962 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 44.8 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,669 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 61.2% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,286 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 33.8% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 490 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Montagny (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 600 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,073 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 193.2 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,585 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 61.2% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 979 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 23.8% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 905 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Montagny (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 24.0% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 568 of 1,811 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Montagny (FR)?
Montagny (FR) has 3,105 residents (2025), ranking 707 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Montagny (FR)?
Montagny (FR) covers 17.5 km², with a density of 177 people per km².
Is the population of Montagny (FR) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Montagny (FR) went from 2,354 to 3,105, a change of +31.9%.
Where is Montagny (FR)?
Montagny (FR) is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Broye (district). Latitude 46.811, longitude 6.992.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Montagny (FR)?
In Montagny (FR), “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 43.2% (2026), ranking 88 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Montagny (FR)?
In Montagny (FR), “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 15.2% (2025), ranking 1,697 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Montagny (FR)?
In Montagny (FR), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,245 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Montagny (FR)?
The nearest to Montagny (FR) are Corcelles-près-Payerne (3.2 km), Prez (3.3 km), Payerne (4.5 km), La Brillaz (4.9 km), Torny (5.3 km).