Muntelier: population and statistics
Muntelier has a population of 1,020 (2025) across 1.1 km², or 903 people per km². It ranks 1,450 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,020 residents
- 1.1 km²
- 903 people/km²
- 433 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Muntelier ranks No. 89 by population.
Wood heating systems: 2.3% in Muntelier, compared with an average of 10.8% in Fribourg and 9.3% nationally.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 102.0 in Muntelier, compared with an average of 73.2 in Fribourg and 83.6 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,236 kWh a year here.
Muntelier in numbers
Where is Muntelier?
Population of Muntelier over time
Muntelier had 955 residents in 2015 and 1,020 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 976 |
| 2021 | 957 |
| 2022 | 956 |
| 2023 | 964 |
| 2024 | 982 |
| 2025 | 1,020 |
Did you know?
- “Wood heating systems”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 158 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.9 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Murten (9,525 residents), 1.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,944 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Muntelier
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 | Muntelier | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.0% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 199 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Muntelier | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 531 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,460 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 28.2% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 656 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 29.6% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 629 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 73.8% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 619 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Muntelier | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 54.8% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 873 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 23.7% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 416 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 2.3% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 1,678 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 11.9% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 197 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 80 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 1,260 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,186 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 846 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 9.2 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,606 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,049 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 966 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Muntelier | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 68 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 1,524 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 104 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 1,129 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 102.0 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 183 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 73.1% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 299 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 23.1% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,414 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Muntelier | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 518 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,153 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 507.8 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 473 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 72.6% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 559 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 26.1% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 802 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Muntelier | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 10.0% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 1,524 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Muntelier
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Muntelier?
Muntelier has 1,020 residents (2025), ranking 1,450 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Muntelier?
Muntelier covers 1.1 km², with a density of 903 people per km².
Is the population of Muntelier growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Muntelier went from 955 to 1,020, a change of +6.8%.
Where is Muntelier?
Muntelier is in Fribourg. It belongs to Bezirk See / District du Lac (district). Latitude 46.939, longitude 7.130.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Muntelier?
In Muntelier, “Wood heating systems” stands at 2.3% (2026), ranking 1,678 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Muntelier?
In Muntelier, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 102.0 (2026), ranking 183 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Muntelier?
In Muntelier, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,236 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Muntelier?
The nearest to Muntelier are Murten (1.6 km), Meyriez (2.7 km), Münchenwiler (2.9 km), Mont-Vully (2.9 km), Greng (3.4 km).