Plasselb: population and statistics
Plasselb has a population of 1,099 (2025) across 18.2 km², or 60.5 people per km². It ranks 1,401 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,099 residents
- 18.2 km²
- 60 people/km²
- 847 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Plasselb ranks No. 85 by population.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 138.3 in Plasselb, compared with an average of 476.6 in Fribourg and 622.5 nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 9.7% in Plasselb, compared with an average of 25.8% in Fribourg and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,169 kWh a year here.
Plasselb in numbers
Where is Plasselb?
Population of Plasselb over time
Plasselb had 1,021 residents in 2015 and 1,099 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,010 |
| 2021 | 1,026 |
| 2022 | 1,038 |
| 2023 | 1,059 |
| 2024 | 1,088 |
| 2025 | 1,099 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,543 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is St. Silvester, 2.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Plaffeien (3,729 residents), 3.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,676 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Plasselb
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 | Plasselb | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.3% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 656 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Plasselb | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 592 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,387 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 16.6% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,265 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 14.2% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,557 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 74.8% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 551 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Plasselb | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 40.7% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,362 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 17.2% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 714 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 16.5% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 690 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.2% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 748 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 86 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 1,202 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 943.6 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,186 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 12.5 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,388 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,374 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 603 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Plasselb | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 62 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 1,581 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 64 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 1,448 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 58.2 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,200 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 62.5% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,190 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 32.8% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 579 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Plasselb | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 152 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,743 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 138.3 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,755 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 44.1% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,502 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 26.3% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 792 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Plasselb | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 9.7% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 1,552 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Plasselb
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Plasselb?
Plasselb has 1,099 residents (2025), ranking 1,401 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Plasselb?
Plasselb covers 18.2 km², with a density of 60 people per km².
Is the population of Plasselb growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Plasselb went from 1,021 to 1,099, a change of +7.6%.
Where is Plasselb?
Plasselb is in Fribourg. It belongs to Bezirk Sense (district). Latitude 46.733, longitude 7.250.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Plasselb?
In Plasselb, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 138.3 (2024), ranking 1,755 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Plasselb?
In Plasselb, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 9.7% (2025), ranking 1,552 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Plasselb?
In Plasselb, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,169 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Plasselb?
The nearest to Plasselb are St. Silvester (2.3 km), Plaffeien (3.0 km), Rechthalten (3.4 km), Giffers (4.3 km), Brünisried (4.5 km).