Pont-en-Ogoz: population and statistics
Pont-en-Ogoz has a population of 2,050 (2025) across 9.9 km², or 206 people per km². It ranks 959 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +15.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,050 residents
- 9.9 km²
- 206 people/km²
- 738 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Pont-en-Ogoz ranks No. 52 by population.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 2,385 kW in Pont-en-Ogoz, compared with an average of 1,384 kW in Fribourg and 919.4 kW nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 76.1% in Pont-en-Ogoz, compared with an average of 67.8% in Fribourg and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,266 kWh a year here.
Pont-en-Ogoz in numbers
Where is Pont-en-Ogoz?
Population of Pont-en-Ogoz over time
Pont-en-Ogoz had 1,775 residents in 2015 and 2,050 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,951 |
| 2021 | 1,939 |
| 2022 | 1,973 |
| 2023 | 2,013 |
| 2024 | 2,038 |
| 2025 | 2,050 |
Did you know?
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,394 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Sorens, 2.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gibloux (8,719 residents), 4.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,064 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Pont-en-Ogoz
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 | Pont-en-Ogoz | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.4% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,470 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pont-en-Ogoz | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 993 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,051 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 21.6% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 987 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 30.0% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 602 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 70.4% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 851 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Pont-en-Ogoz | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 44.6% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,222 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 21.2% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 514 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 18.6% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 592 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 4.5% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 497 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 206 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 491 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,385 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 121 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 22.9 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 911 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,190 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 628 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pont-en-Ogoz | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 143 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 992 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 180 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 801 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 87.8 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 319 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 76.1% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 146 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 20.0% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,593 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pont-en-Ogoz | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 501 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,163 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 244.4 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,386 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 67.9% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 734 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 20.6% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 1,064 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Pont-en-Ogoz | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 17.0% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 1,062 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Pont-en-Ogoz
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pont-en-Ogoz?
Pont-en-Ogoz has 2,050 residents (2025), ranking 959 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Pont-en-Ogoz?
Pont-en-Ogoz covers 9.9 km², with a density of 206 people per km².
Is the population of Pont-en-Ogoz growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Pont-en-Ogoz went from 1,775 to 2,050, a change of +15.5%.
Where is Pont-en-Ogoz?
Pont-en-Ogoz is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Gruyère (district). Latitude 46.683, longitude 7.083.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pont-en-Ogoz?
In Pont-en-Ogoz, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2,385 kW (2026), ranking 121 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Pont-en-Ogoz?
In Pont-en-Ogoz, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 76.1% (2026), ranking 146 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pont-en-Ogoz?
In Pont-en-Ogoz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,266 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pont-en-Ogoz?
The nearest to Pont-en-Ogoz are Sorens (2.2 km), Corbières (2.2 km), Hauteville (3.1 km), Pont-la-Ville (3.1 km), Marsens (3.9 km).