Prévondavaux: population and statistics
Prévondavaux has a population of 108 (2025) across 1.8 km², or 60.0 people per km². It ranks 2,090 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +66.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 108 residents
- 1.8 km²
- 60 people/km²
- 688 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Prévondavaux ranks No. 120 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,269 kWh a year here.
Prévondavaux in numbers
Where is Prévondavaux?
Population of Prévondavaux over time
Prévondavaux had 65 residents in 2015 and 108 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 83 |
| 2021 | 94 |
| 2022 | 101 |
| 2023 | 97 |
| 2024 | 113 |
| 2025 | 108 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Fribourg for “Population change over 10 years”.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 252 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Villars-le-Comte, 1.3 km away.
All indicators for Prévondavaux
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 | Prévondavaux | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 13.9% | 17.5% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Prévondavaux | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 53 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,093 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 45.3% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.4% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 66.7% | 62.3% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Prévondavaux | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 30.8% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 19.2% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 38.5% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 11.5% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 7 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 2,052 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 913.4 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 1.6 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,099 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 15,185 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Prévondavaux | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 9 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 2,100 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 7 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 2,068 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 64.8 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 57.1% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.6% | 26.1% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Prévondavaux | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 27 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,084 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 250.0 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 59.3% | 66.0% | 63.6% |
Society
| Indicator | Prévondavaux | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.0% | 25.8% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Prévondavaux
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Prévondavaux?
Prévondavaux has 108 residents (2025), ranking 2,090 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Prévondavaux?
Prévondavaux covers 1.8 km², with a density of 60 people per km².
Is the population of Prévondavaux growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Prévondavaux went from 65 to 108, a change of +66.2%.
Where is Prévondavaux?
Prévondavaux is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Broye (district). Latitude 46.728, longitude 6.793.
Establishments: what is the figure for Prévondavaux?
In Prévondavaux, “Establishments” stands at 9 (2024), ranking 2,100 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Prévondavaux?
In Prévondavaux, “Dwellings” stands at 53 (2026), ranking 2,093 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Prévondavaux?
In Prévondavaux, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,269 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Prévondavaux?
The nearest to Prévondavaux are Villars-le-Comte (1.3 km), Lucens (3.9 km), Démoret (4.1 km), Treytorrens (Payerne) (4.4 km), Champtauroz (4.4 km).