Romont (FR): population and statistics
Romont (FR) has a population of 6,276 (2025) across 10.7 km², or 589 people per km². It ranks 327 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +20.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,276 residents
- 10.7 km²
- 589 people/km²
- 706 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Romont (FR) ranks No. 12 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 44.7% in Romont (FR), compared with an average of 25.8% in Fribourg and 27.7% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 14.2% in Romont (FR), compared with an average of 17.5% in Fribourg and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,232 kWh a year here.
Romont (FR) in numbers
Where is Romont (FR)?
Population of Romont (FR) over time
Romont (FR) had 5,193 residents in 2015 and 6,276 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,417 |
| 2021 | 5,458 |
| 2022 | 5,593 |
| 2023 | 5,891 |
| 2024 | 6,124 |
| 2025 | 6,276 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Fribourg for “Share of foreign nationals”.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “District heating”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,493 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Billens-Hennens, 2.3 km away.
All indicators for Romont (FR)
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 | Romont (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 14.2% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,755 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Romont (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,208 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 336 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 21.8% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 973 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 32.2% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 467 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 52.2% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 1,616 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Romont (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 48.3% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,089 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 21.1% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 519 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 8.5% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 1,163 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 13.5% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 168 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 218 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 460 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,144 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 895 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 66.3 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 192 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,559 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 712 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Romont (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 493 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 287 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 544 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 266 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 86.7 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 334 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 67.3% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 748 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.0% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,258 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Romont (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 4,500 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 217 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 717.0 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 195 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 61.2% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 981 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 37.4% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 357 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Romont (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 44.7% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 39 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Romont (FR)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Romont (FR)?
Romont (FR) has 6,276 residents (2025), ranking 327 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Romont (FR)?
Romont (FR) covers 10.7 km², with a density of 589 people per km².
Is the population of Romont (FR) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Romont (FR) went from 5,193 to 6,276, a change of +20.9%.
Where is Romont (FR)?
Romont (FR) is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Glâne (district). Latitude 46.700, longitude 6.918.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Romont (FR)?
In Romont (FR), “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 44.7% (2025), ranking 39 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Romont (FR)?
In Romont (FR), “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 14.2% (2025), ranking 1,755 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Romont (FR)?
In Romont (FR), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,232 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Romont (FR)?
The nearest to Romont (FR) are Billens-Hennens (2.3 km), Mézières (FR) (2.5 km), Prévonloup (2.7 km), Dompierre (VD) (3.2 km), Villaz (3.7 km).