Pierrafortscha: population and statistics
Pierrafortscha has a population of 148 (2025) across 5.1 km², or 29.2 people per km². It ranks 2,071 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 148 residents
- 5.1 km²
- 29 people/km²
- 715 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Pierrafortscha ranks No. 119 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,235 kWh a year here.
Pierrafortscha in numbers
Where is Pierrafortscha?
Population of Pierrafortscha over time
Pierrafortscha had 139 residents in 2015 and 148 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 157 |
| 2021 | 157 |
| 2022 | 154 |
| 2023 | 150 |
| 2024 | 150 |
| 2025 | 148 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 709 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Marly (9,566 residents), 1.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,940 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Pierrafortscha
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 | Pierrafortscha | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 27.0% | 17.5% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Pierrafortscha | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 65 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,087 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 60.0% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 4.6% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 68.2% | 62.3% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Pierrafortscha | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 43.6% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.7% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 28.2% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 17.9% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 15 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 1,983 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4,816 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 4.7 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,950 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 31,757 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Pierrafortscha | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 14 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 2,062 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 11 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 2,028 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 74.3 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 90.9% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 9.1% | 26.1% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Pierrafortscha | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 42 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,043 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 283.8 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 19.1% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 28.6% | 25.9% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Pierrafortscha | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 11.5% | 25.8% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Pierrafortscha
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pierrafortscha?
Pierrafortscha has 148 residents (2025), ranking 2,071 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Pierrafortscha?
Pierrafortscha covers 5.1 km², with a density of 29 people per km².
Is the population of Pierrafortscha growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Pierrafortscha went from 139 to 148, a change of +6.5%.
Where is Pierrafortscha?
Pierrafortscha is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Sarine (district). Latitude 46.783, longitude 7.183.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Pierrafortscha?
In Pierrafortscha, “Dwellings” stands at 65 (2026), ranking 2,087 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Establishments: what is the figure for Pierrafortscha?
In Pierrafortscha, “Establishments” stands at 14 (2024), ranking 2,062 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pierrafortscha?
In Pierrafortscha, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,235 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pierrafortscha?
The nearest to Pierrafortscha are Marly (1.3 km), Villarsel-sur-Marly (2.2 km), Tentlingen (2.2 km), Fribourg (3.1 km), St. Ursen (3.1 km).