Schmitten (FR): population and statistics
Schmitten (FR) has a population of 4,303 (2025) across 13.6 km², or 318 people per km². It ranks 522 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,303 residents
- 13.6 km²
- 318 people/km²
- 664 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Schmitten (FR) ranks No. 18 by population.
Heat pumps as main heating: 35.2% in Schmitten (FR), compared with an average of 23.6% in Fribourg and 15.5% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 12.6% in Schmitten (FR), compared with an average of 19.9% in Fribourg and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,235 kWh a year here.
Schmitten (FR) in numbers
Where is Schmitten (FR)?
Population of Schmitten (FR) over time
Schmitten (FR) had 4,040 residents in 2015 and 4,303 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,166 |
| 2021 | 4,179 |
| 2022 | 4,262 |
| 2023 | 4,300 |
| 2024 | 4,285 |
| 2025 | 4,303 |
Did you know?
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,898 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Wünnewil-Flamatt, 3.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Düdingen (9,333 residents), 4.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,940 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Schmitten (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 | Schmitten (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.8% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 879 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schmitten (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,968 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 612 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 12.6% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,485 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 32.5% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 453 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 66.5% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 1,064 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Schmitten (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 40.0% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,381 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 35.2% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 147 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 14.8% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 774 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.9% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 652 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 265 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 337 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,033 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,055 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 44.6 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 399 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,360 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 739 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schmitten (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 259 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 595 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 264 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 571 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 61.4 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,046 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 70.5% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 478 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 24.6% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,303 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schmitten (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,463 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 630 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 340.0 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 992 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 65.4% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 826 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 28.5% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 688 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Schmitten (FR) | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 13.3% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 1,312 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Schmitten (FR)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schmitten (FR)?
Schmitten (FR) has 4,303 residents (2025), ranking 522 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Schmitten (FR)?
Schmitten (FR) covers 13.6 km², with a density of 318 people per km².
Is the population of Schmitten (FR) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Schmitten (FR) went from 4,040 to 4,303, a change of +6.5%.
Where is Schmitten (FR)?
Schmitten (FR) is in Fribourg. It belongs to Bezirk Sense (district). Latitude 46.850, longitude 7.250.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Schmitten (FR)?
In Schmitten (FR), “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 35.2% (2026), ranking 147 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Schmitten (FR)?
In Schmitten (FR), “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 12.6% (2026), ranking 1,485 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schmitten (FR)?
In Schmitten (FR), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,235 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schmitten (FR)?
The nearest to Schmitten (FR) are Wünnewil-Flamatt (3.1 km), Düdingen (4.5 km), Tafers (4.7 km), Heitenried (4.8 km), Bösingen (5.7 km).