Saint-Martin (FR): population and statistics
Saint-Martin (FR) has a population of 1,059 (2025) across 9.8 km², or 108 people per km². It ranks 1,428 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,059 residents
- 9.8 km²
- 108 people/km²
- 871 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Saint-Martin (FR) ranks No. 87 by population.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 43.4 in Saint-Martin (FR), compared with an average of 73.2 in Fribourg and 83.6 nationally.
Share of jobs in services: 35.8% in Saint-Martin (FR), compared with an average of 66.0% in Fribourg and 73.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,278 kWh a year here.
Saint-Martin (FR) in numbers
Where is Saint-Martin (FR)?
Population of Saint-Martin (FR) over time
Saint-Martin (FR) had 1,034 residents in 2015 and 1,059 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,026 |
| 2021 | 1,018 |
| 2022 | 1,021 |
| 2023 | 1,011 |
| 2024 | 1,043 |
| 2025 | 1,059 |
Did you know?
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,370 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Maracon, 2.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Oron (6,447 residents), 3.2 km away.
All indicators for Saint-Martin (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-Martin (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.1% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,617 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Saint-Martin (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 485 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,534 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 37.3% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 340 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 30.3% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 575 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 76.0% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 472 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Saint-Martin (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 38.7% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,402 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 22.6% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 452 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 23.5% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 410 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.6% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 691 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 118 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 928 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,114 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 182 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 16.4 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,176 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 15,486 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 222 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Saint-Martin (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 85 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 1,368 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 46 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 1,633 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 43.4 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,697 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 60.9% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,314 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.4% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 773 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Saint-Martin (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 232 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,545 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 219.1 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,491 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 35.8% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,676 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 32.3% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 545 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Saint-Martin (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 11.5% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 1,439 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Saint-Martin (FR)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Saint-Martin (FR)?
Saint-Martin (FR) has 1,059 residents (2025), ranking 1,428 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Saint-Martin (FR)?
Saint-Martin (FR) covers 9.8 km², with a density of 108 people per km².
Is the population of Saint-Martin (FR) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Saint-Martin (FR) went from 1,034 to 1,059, a change of +2.4%.
Where is Saint-Martin (FR)?
Saint-Martin (FR) is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Veveyse (district). Latitude 46.583, longitude 6.867.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Saint-Martin (FR)?
In Saint-Martin (FR), “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 43.4 (2026), ranking 1,697 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Saint-Martin (FR)?
In Saint-Martin (FR), “Share of jobs in services” stands at 35.8% (2024), ranking 1,676 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Saint-Martin (FR)?
In Saint-Martin (FR), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,278 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Saint-Martin (FR)?
The nearest to Saint-Martin (FR) are Maracon (2.9 km), Oron (3.2 km), Le Flon (3.9 km), La Verrerie (5.3 km), Rue (5.3 km).