Rue: population and statistics
Rue has a population of 2,638 (2025) across 11.2 km², or 236 people per km². It ranks 812 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,638 residents
- 11.2 km²
- 236 people/km²
- 595 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Rue ranks No. 36 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Rue, compared with an average of 10.2% in Fribourg and 7.3% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 155.8 in Rue, compared with an average of 476.6 in Fribourg and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,287 kWh a year here.
Rue in numbers
Where is Rue?
Population of Rue over time
Rue had 2,336 residents in 2015 and 2,638 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,506 |
| 2021 | 2,521 |
| 2022 | 2,590 |
| 2023 | 2,632 |
| 2024 | 2,638 |
| 2025 | 2,638 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,569 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Vucherens, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ursy (4,073 residents), 2.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,148 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Rue
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 | Rue | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.0% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,630 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rue | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,203 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 929 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 38.6% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 316 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 34.5% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 356 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 74.1% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 604 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rue | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 53.5% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 903 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 19.2% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 595 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 19.2% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 576 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 271 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 322 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,657 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 395 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 38.7 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 485 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,685 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 268 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rue | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 193 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 786 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 164 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 863 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 62.2 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,012 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 57.9% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,500 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 34.8% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 408 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rue | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 411 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,269 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 155.8 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,709 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 56.7% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,142 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 14.8% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 1,354 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Rue | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 14.6% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 1,224 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Rue
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rue?
Rue has 2,638 residents (2025), ranking 812 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Rue?
Rue covers 11.2 km², with a density of 236 people per km².
Is the population of Rue growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rue went from 2,336 to 2,638, a change of +12.9%.
Where is Rue?
Rue is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Glâne (district). Latitude 46.617, longitude 6.817.
District heating: what is the figure for Rue?
In Rue, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rue?
In Rue, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 155.8 (2024), ranking 1,709 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rue?
In Rue, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,287 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rue?
The nearest to Rue are Vucherens (1.3 km), Vulliens (1.3 km), Ursy (2.2 km), Chavannes-sur-Moudon (3.9 km), Jorat-Mézières (4.2 km).