Remaufens: population and statistics
Remaufens has a population of 1,462 (2025) across 5.9 km², or 248 people per km². It ranks 1,191 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +40.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,462 residents
- 5.9 km²
- 248 people/km²
- 802 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Remaufens ranks No. 65 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 13.3% in Remaufens, compared with an average of 17.5% in Fribourg and 19.8% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 49.8% in Remaufens, compared with an average of 33.7% in Fribourg and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,243 kWh a year here.
Remaufens in numbers
Where is Remaufens?
Population of Remaufens over time
Remaufens had 1,044 residents in 2015 and 1,462 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,212 |
| 2021 | 1,261 |
| 2022 | 1,288 |
| 2023 | 1,285 |
| 2024 | 1,427 |
| 2025 | 1,462 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 826 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Bossonnens, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Attalens (3,690 residents), 1.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,972 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Remaufens
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 | Remaufens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 13.3% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,784 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Remaufens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 623 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,350 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 19.1% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,116 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 49.8% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 23 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 72.1% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 746 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Remaufens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 43.2% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,277 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 33.8% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 173 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 10.3% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 1,035 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.5% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,257 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 112 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 979 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 804.5 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,360 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 11.5 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,449 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,839 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,208 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Remaufens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 69 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 1,511 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 76 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 1,342 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 52.0 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,455 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 65.8% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 894 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.3% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 786 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Remaufens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 254 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,503 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 173.7 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,651 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 61.4% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 972 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 26.0% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 805 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Remaufens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 20.8% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 752 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Remaufens
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Remaufens?
Remaufens has 1,462 residents (2025), ranking 1,191 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Remaufens?
Remaufens covers 5.9 km², with a density of 248 people per km².
Is the population of Remaufens growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Remaufens went from 1,044 to 1,462, a change of +40.0%.
Where is Remaufens?
Remaufens is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Veveyse (district). Latitude 46.517, longitude 6.867.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Remaufens?
In Remaufens, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 13.3% (2025), ranking 1,784 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Remaufens?
In Remaufens, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 49.8% (2026), ranking 23 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Remaufens?
In Remaufens, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,243 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Remaufens?
The nearest to Remaufens are Bossonnens (1.3 km), Attalens (1.5 km), Granges (Veveyse) (2.6 km), Châtel-Saint-Denis (2.9 km), Jongny (3.6 km).