Pont-la-Ville: population and statistics
Pont-la-Ville has a population of 649 (2025) across 4.3 km², or 150 people per km². It ranks 1,689 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 649 residents
- 4.3 km²
- 150 people/km²
- 826 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Pont-la-Ville ranks No. 103 by population.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 138.7 in Pont-la-Ville, compared with an average of 476.6 in Fribourg and 622.5 nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 16.3% in Pont-la-Ville, compared with an average of 17.5% in Fribourg and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,231 kWh a year here.
Pont-la-Ville in numbers
Where is Pont-la-Ville?
Population of Pont-la-Ville over time
Pont-la-Ville had 590 residents in 2015 and 649 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 609 |
| 2021 | 622 |
| 2022 | 630 |
| 2023 | 613 |
| 2024 | 606 |
| 2025 | 649 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 606 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is La Roche (2,083 residents), 1.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,924 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Pont-la-Ville
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-la-Ville | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.3% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,601 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pont-la-Ville | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 299 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,776 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 21.7% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 980 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 27.1% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 776 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 78.5% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 302 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Pont-la-Ville | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 33.3% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,560 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 29.1% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 264 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 14.9% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 767 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.7% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,126 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 75 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 1,307 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,281 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 742 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 9.0 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,618 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 13,929 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 337 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pont-la-Ville | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 37 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 1,832 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 50 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 1,585 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 77.0 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 512 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 72.0% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 380 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 24.0% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,344 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pont-la-Ville | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 90 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,909 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 138.7 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,752 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 57.8% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,103 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 6.7% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 1,683 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Pont-la-Ville | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.0% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 1,411 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Pont-la-Ville
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pont-la-Ville?
Pont-la-Ville has 649 residents (2025), ranking 1,689 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Pont-la-Ville?
Pont-la-Ville covers 4.3 km², with a density of 150 people per km².
Is the population of Pont-la-Ville growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Pont-la-Ville went from 590 to 649, a change of +10.0%.
Where is Pont-la-Ville?
Pont-la-Ville is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Gruyère (district). Latitude 46.700, longitude 7.117.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pont-la-Ville?
In Pont-la-Ville, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 138.7 (2024), ranking 1,752 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Pont-la-Ville?
In Pont-la-Ville, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 16.3% (2025), ranking 1,601 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pont-la-Ville?
In Pont-la-Ville, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,231 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pont-la-Ville?
The nearest to Pont-la-Ville are La Roche (1.3 km), Pont-en-Ogoz (3.1 km), Hauteville (3.7 km), Treyvaux (3.9 km), Corbières (3.9 km).