Sévaz: population and statistics
Sévaz has a population of 324 (2025) across 2.5 km², or 132 people per km². It ranks 1,954 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +20.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 324 residents
- 2.5 km²
- 132 people/km²
- 490 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Sévaz ranks No. 115 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,256 kWh a year here.
Sévaz in numbers
Where is Sévaz?
Population of Sévaz over time
Sévaz had 270 residents in 2015 and 324 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 318 |
| 2021 | 319 |
| 2022 | 319 |
| 2023 | 314 |
| 2024 | 318 |
| 2025 | 324 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Fribourg for “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Fribourg for “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 345 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lully (FR) (1,239 residents), 2.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,024 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Sévaz
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 | Sévaz | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 14.5% | 17.5% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Sévaz | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 143 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,001 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 21.0% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 42.7% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 71.6% | 62.3% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Sévaz | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 37.8% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 33.3% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 8.9% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 2.2% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 39 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 1,700 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14,928 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 12.8 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,361 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 39,537 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Sévaz | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 45 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 1,751 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 52 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 1,563 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 160.5 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 75.0% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 15.4% | 26.1% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Sévaz | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 554 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,120 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1,710 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 85.2% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 12.8% | 25.9% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Sévaz | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.1% | 25.8% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Sévaz
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sévaz?
Sévaz has 324 residents (2025), ranking 1,954 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Sévaz?
Sévaz covers 2.5 km², with a density of 132 people per km².
Is the population of Sévaz growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Sévaz went from 270 to 324, a change of +20.0%.
Where is Sévaz?
Sévaz is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Broye (district). Latitude 46.839, longitude 6.875.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Sévaz?
In Sévaz, “Dwellings” stands at 143 (2026), ranking 2,001 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Establishments: what is the figure for Sévaz?
In Sévaz, “Establishments” stands at 45 (2024), ranking 1,751 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sévaz?
In Sévaz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,256 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sévaz?
The nearest to Sévaz are Lully (FR) (2.4 km), Estavayer (2.4 km), Les Montets (2.6 km), Cugy (FR) (3.0 km), Châtillon (FR) (3.8 km).