Morlon: population and statistics
Morlon has a population of 790 (2025) across 2.6 km², or 300 people per km². It ranks 1,586 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +33.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 790 residents
- 2.6 km²
- 300 people/km²
- 757 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Morlon ranks No. 97 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Morlon, compared with an average of 10.2% in Fribourg and 7.3% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 39.7% in Morlon, compared with an average of 33.7% in Fribourg and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,229 kWh a year here.
Morlon in numbers
Where is Morlon?
Population of Morlon over time
Morlon had 592 residents in 2015 and 790 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 643 |
| 2021 | 649 |
| 2022 | 661 |
| 2023 | 713 |
| 2024 | 771 |
| 2025 | 790 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 368 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Riaz (2,924 residents), 1.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,916 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Morlon
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 | Morlon | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.0% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,211 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Morlon | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 365 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,679 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 25.8% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 763 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 39.7% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 159 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 60.3% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 1,348 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Morlon | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 44.2% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,233 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 40.4% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 71 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 10.3% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 1,041 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 75 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 1,307 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 968.6 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,144 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 5.3 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,891 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,696 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,434 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Morlon | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 36 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 1,845 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 45 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 1,643 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.0 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,263 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 62.2% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,218 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 31.1% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 715 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Morlon | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 145 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,754 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 183.5 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,616 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 73.8% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 521 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 14.5% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 1,373 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Morlon | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 13.9% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 1,264 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Morlon
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Morlon?
Morlon has 790 residents (2025), ranking 1,586 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Morlon?
Morlon covers 2.6 km², with a density of 300 people per km².
Is the population of Morlon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Morlon went from 592 to 790, a change of +33.4%.
Where is Morlon?
Morlon is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Gruyère (district). Latitude 46.633, longitude 7.083.
District heating: what is the figure for Morlon?
In Morlon, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Morlon?
In Morlon, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 39.7% (2026), ranking 159 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Morlon?
In Morlon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,229 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Morlon?
The nearest to Morlon are Riaz (1.3 km), Echarlens (1.5 km), Marsens (2.2 km), Bulle (3.1 km), Botterens (3.1 km).