Saint-Aubin (FR): population and statistics
Saint-Aubin (FR) has a population of 2,106 (2025) across 7.9 km², or 267 people per km². It ranks 939 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +26.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,106 residents
- 7.9 km²
- 267 people/km²
- 463 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Saint-Aubin (FR) ranks No. 47 by population.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 3,124 kW in Saint-Aubin (FR), compared with an average of 1,384 kW in Fribourg and 919.4 kW nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 14.7% in Saint-Aubin (FR), compared with an average of 17.5% in Fribourg and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,255 kWh a year here.
Saint-Aubin (FR) in numbers
Where is Saint-Aubin (FR)?
Population of Saint-Aubin (FR) over time
Saint-Aubin (FR) had 1,659 residents in 2015 and 2,106 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,886 |
| 2021 | 1,864 |
| 2022 | 1,929 |
| 2023 | 1,970 |
| 2024 | 2,030 |
| 2025 | 2,106 |
Did you know?
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,106 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Missy, 1.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Belmont-Broye (6,287 residents), 3.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,020 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Saint-Aubin (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 | Saint-Aubin (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 14.7% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,729 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Saint-Aubin (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,041 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,014 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 19.5% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,086 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 44.2% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 71 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 67.3% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 1,029 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Saint-Aubin (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 42.5% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,297 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 35.8% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 133 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.6% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 1,391 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.5% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 880 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 223 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 448 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3,124 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 39 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 25.5 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 823 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,118 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 503 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Saint-Aubin (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 139 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 1,016 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 170 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 835 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 80.7 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 430 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 58.2% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,482 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 34.7% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 420 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Saint-Aubin (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 546 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,127 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 259.3 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,329 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 65.4% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 827 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 23.6% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 911 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Saint-Aubin (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 25.1% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 526 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Saint-Aubin (FR)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Saint-Aubin (FR)?
Saint-Aubin (FR) has 2,106 residents (2025), ranking 939 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Saint-Aubin (FR)?
Saint-Aubin (FR) covers 7.9 km², with a density of 267 people per km².
Is the population of Saint-Aubin (FR) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Saint-Aubin (FR) went from 1,659 to 2,106, a change of +26.9%.
Where is Saint-Aubin (FR)?
Saint-Aubin (FR) is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Broye (district). Latitude 46.890, longitude 6.981.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Saint-Aubin (FR)?
In Saint-Aubin (FR), “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3,124 kW (2026), ranking 39 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Saint-Aubin (FR)?
In Saint-Aubin (FR), “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 14.7% (2025), ranking 1,729 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Saint-Aubin (FR)?
In Saint-Aubin (FR), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,255 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Saint-Aubin (FR)?
The nearest to Saint-Aubin (FR) are Missy (1.6 km), Vallon (2.1 km), Delley-Portalban (2.8 km), Gletterens (3.3 km), Belmont-Broye (3.5 km).