Neyruz (FR): population and statistics
Neyruz (FR) has a population of 2,874 (2025) across 5.5 km², or 519 people per km². It ranks 753 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,874 residents
- 5.5 km²
- 519 people/km²
- 676 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Neyruz (FR) ranks No. 32 by population.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 115.9 in Neyruz (FR), compared with an average of 476.6 in Fribourg and 622.5 nationally.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 34.8 in Neyruz (FR), compared with an average of 73.2 in Fribourg and 83.6 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,254 kWh a year here.
Neyruz (FR) in numbers
Where is Neyruz (FR)?
Population of Neyruz (FR) over time
Neyruz (FR) had 2,572 residents in 2015 and 2,874 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,757 |
| 2021 | 2,805 |
| 2022 | 2,837 |
| 2023 | 2,875 |
| 2024 | 2,869 |
| 2025 | 2,874 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 776 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Avry, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Villars-sur-Glâne (12,644 residents), 4.2 km away.
All indicators for Neyruz (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 | Neyruz (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.6% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,664 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Neyruz (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,250 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 896 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 8.7% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,658 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 45.6% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 52 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 74.3% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 590 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Neyruz (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 44.4% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,227 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 28.2% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 285 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 6.2% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 1,343 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 8.2% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 300 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 269 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 327 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,071 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 993 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 17.8 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,112 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,190 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,513 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Neyruz (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 109 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 1,184 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 100 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 1,160 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.8 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,795 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 53.0% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,657 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 42.0% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 114 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Neyruz (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 333 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,374 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 115.9 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,787 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 81.4% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 285 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 15.0% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 1,345 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Neyruz (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 21.4% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 715 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Neyruz (FR)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Neyruz (FR)?
Neyruz (FR) has 2,874 residents (2025), ranking 753 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Neyruz (FR)?
Neyruz (FR) covers 5.5 km², with a density of 519 people per km².
Is the population of Neyruz (FR) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Neyruz (FR) went from 2,572 to 2,874, a change of +11.7%.
Where is Neyruz (FR)?
Neyruz (FR) is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Sarine (district). Latitude 46.767, longitude 7.067.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Neyruz (FR)?
In Neyruz (FR), “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 115.9 (2024), ranking 1,787 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Neyruz (FR)?
In Neyruz (FR), “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 34.8 (2026), ranking 1,795 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Neyruz (FR)?
In Neyruz (FR), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,254 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Neyruz (FR)?
The nearest to Neyruz (FR) are Avry (1.9 km), Matran (2.7 km), Cottens (FR) (3.1 km), Hauterive (FR) (3.8 km), Autigny (4.2 km).