Siviriez: population and statistics
Siviriez has a population of 2,711 (2025) across 20.3 km², or 134 people per km². It ranks 785 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +20.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,711 residents
- 20.3 km²
- 134 people/km²
- 736 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Siviriez ranks No. 34 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 15.6% in Siviriez, compared with an average of 17.5% in Fribourg and 19.8% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 36.8% in Siviriez, compared with an average of 33.7% in Fribourg and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,242 kWh a year here.
Siviriez in numbers
Where is Siviriez?
Population of Siviriez over time
Siviriez had 2,243 residents in 2015 and 2,711 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,346 |
| 2021 | 2,475 |
| 2022 | 2,528 |
| 2023 | 2,566 |
| 2024 | 2,675 |
| 2025 | 2,711 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,839 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Le Flon, 3.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ursy (4,073 residents), 4.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,968 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Siviriez
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 | Siviriez | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.6% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,659 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Siviriez | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,256 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 890 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 31.6% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 526 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 36.8% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 263 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 64.6% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 1,163 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Siviriez | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 41.8% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,320 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 26.4% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 329 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 21.6% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 476 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.1% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 766 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 235 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 405 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,627 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 417 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 38.4 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 491 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,161 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 314 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Siviriez | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 196 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 778 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 169 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 841 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 62.3 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,009 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 64.5% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,009 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.6% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,122 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Siviriez | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 660 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,031 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 243.5 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,395 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 48.5% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,405 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 27.6% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 736 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Siviriez | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 22.7% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 638 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Siviriez
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Siviriez?
Siviriez has 2,711 residents (2025), ranking 785 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Siviriez?
Siviriez covers 20.3 km², with a density of 134 people per km².
Is the population of Siviriez growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Siviriez went from 2,243 to 2,711, a change of +20.9%.
Where is Siviriez?
Siviriez is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Glâne (district). Latitude 46.650, longitude 6.883.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Siviriez?
In Siviriez, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 15.6% (2025), ranking 1,659 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Siviriez?
In Siviriez, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 36.8% (2026), ranking 263 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Siviriez?
In Siviriez, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,242 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Siviriez?
The nearest to Siviriez are Le Flon (3.7 km), Vuisternens-devant-Romont (3.8 km), Lovatens (3.9 km), Billens-Hennens (3.9 km), Ursy (4.2 km).