Ried bei Kerzers: population and statistics
Ried bei Kerzers has a population of 1,285 (2025) across 7.6 km², or 170 people per km². It ranks 1,278 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +17.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,285 residents
- 7.6 km²
- 170 people/km²
- 448 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Ried bei Kerzers ranks No. 74 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Ried bei Kerzers, compared with an average of 10.2% in Fribourg and 7.3% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 42.1% in Ried bei Kerzers, compared with an average of 33.7% in Fribourg and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,226 kWh a year here.
Ried bei Kerzers in numbers
Where is Ried bei Kerzers?
Population of Ried bei Kerzers over time
Ried bei Kerzers had 1,095 residents in 2015 and 1,285 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,229 |
| 2021 | 1,224 |
| 2022 | 1,223 |
| 2023 | 1,223 |
| 2024 | 1,237 |
| 2025 | 1,285 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,060 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Gurbrü, 2.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kerzers (5,546 residents), 2.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,904 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Ried bei Kerzers
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 | Ried bei Kerzers | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.7% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,274 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ried bei Kerzers | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 620 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,355 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 27.4% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 690 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 42.1% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 104 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 63.1% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 1,240 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ried bei Kerzers | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 43.8% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,251 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 32.7% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 190 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 20.2% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 538 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 106 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 1,031 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4,101 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 10 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 50.8 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 317 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 39,502 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 2 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ried bei Kerzers | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 92 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 1,311 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 95 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 1,198 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 73.9 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 600 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 72.6% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 335 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 21.1% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,537 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ried bei Kerzers | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 952 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 853 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 740.9 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 171 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 38.7% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,623 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 20.3% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 1,083 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Ried bei Kerzers | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 18.1% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 979 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Ried bei Kerzers
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ried bei Kerzers?
Ried bei Kerzers has 1,285 residents (2025), ranking 1,278 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Ried bei Kerzers?
Ried bei Kerzers covers 7.6 km², with a density of 170 people per km².
Is the population of Ried bei Kerzers growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ried bei Kerzers went from 1,095 to 1,285, a change of +17.4%.
Where is Ried bei Kerzers?
Ried bei Kerzers is in Fribourg. It belongs to Bezirk See / District du Lac (district). Latitude 46.963, longitude 7.181.
District heating: what is the figure for Ried bei Kerzers?
In Ried bei Kerzers, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Ried bei Kerzers?
In Ried bei Kerzers, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 42.1% (2026), ranking 104 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ried bei Kerzers?
In Ried bei Kerzers, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,226 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ried bei Kerzers?
The nearest to Ried bei Kerzers are Gurbrü (2.1 km), Kerzers (2.6 km), Ferenbalm (2.8 km), Ulmiz (3.6 km), Fräschels (4.3 km).