Nuvilly: population and statistics
Nuvilly has a population of 493 (2025) across 4.0 km², or 124 people per km². It ranks 1,819 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +20.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 493 residents
- 4.0 km²
- 124 people/km²
- 631 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Nuvilly ranks No. 109 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,262 kWh a year here.
Nuvilly in numbers
Where is Nuvilly?
Population of Nuvilly over time
Nuvilly had 408 residents in 2015 and 493 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 471 |
| 2021 | 456 |
| 2022 | 487 |
| 2023 | 493 |
| 2024 | 498 |
| 2025 | 493 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 557 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Treytorrens (Payerne), 3.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Cheyres-Châbles (2,545 residents), 4.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,048 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Nuvilly
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 | Nuvilly | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.0% | 17.5% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Nuvilly | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 212 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,914 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 39.6% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 31.1% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 81.2% | 62.3% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Nuvilly | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 37.0% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 27.7% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 17.6% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.8% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 46 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 1,609 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,022 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 7.5 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,727 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 15,274 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Nuvilly | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 51 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 1,683 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 54 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 1,546 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 109.5 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 83.3% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 14.8% | 26.1% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Nuvilly | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 178 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,674 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 361.1 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 69.1% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 14.0% | 25.9% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Nuvilly | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 14.6% | 25.8% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Nuvilly
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nuvilly?
Nuvilly has 493 residents (2025), ranking 1,819 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Nuvilly?
Nuvilly covers 4.0 km², with a density of 124 people per km².
Is the population of Nuvilly growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Nuvilly went from 408 to 493, a change of +20.8%.
Where is Nuvilly?
Nuvilly is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Broye (district). Latitude 46.782, longitude 6.831.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Nuvilly?
In Nuvilly, “Dwellings” stands at 212 (2026), ranking 1,914 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Nuvilly?
In Nuvilly, “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 7.5 GWh/year (2026), ranking 1,727 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Nuvilly?
In Nuvilly, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,262 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Nuvilly?
The nearest to Nuvilly are Treytorrens (Payerne) (3.0 km), Ménières (3.8 km), Chavannes-le-Chêne (3.8 km), Champtauroz (4.0 km), Cheyres-Châbles (4.5 km).