Sorens: population and statistics
Sorens has a population of 1,125 (2025) across 8.7 km², or 129 people per km². It ranks 1,373 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,125 residents
- 8.7 km²
- 129 people/km²
- 740 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Sorens ranks No. 81 by population.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 16,018 kWh/inh. in Sorens, compared with an average of 9,476 kWh/inh. in Fribourg and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 16.4% in Sorens, compared with an average of 17.5% in Fribourg and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,265 kWh a year here.
Sorens in numbers
Where is Sorens?
Population of Sorens over time
Sorens had 1,098 residents in 2015 and 1,125 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,105 |
| 2021 | 1,106 |
| 2022 | 1,105 |
| 2023 | 1,096 |
| 2024 | 1,103 |
| 2025 | 1,125 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,224 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Marsens (2,093 residents), 1.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,060 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Sorens
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 | Sorens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.4% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,597 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sorens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 528 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,466 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 29.6% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 606 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.7% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 799 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 72.3% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 729 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sorens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 41.0% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,352 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 18.0% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 656 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 27.9% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 303 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.4% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 900 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 105 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 1,042 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,586 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 450 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 18.0 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,101 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 16,018 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 204 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sorens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 76 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 1,449 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 72 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 1,373 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 64.0 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 940 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 63.9% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,063 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.6% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 757 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sorens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 328 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,381 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 291.6 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,201 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 47.3% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,435 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 37.8% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 346 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Sorens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.4% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 1,376 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Sorens
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sorens?
Sorens has 1,125 residents (2025), ranking 1,373 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Sorens?
Sorens covers 8.7 km², with a density of 129 people per km².
Is the population of Sorens growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Sorens went from 1,098 to 1,125, a change of +2.5%.
Where is Sorens?
Sorens is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Gruyère (district). Latitude 46.667, longitude 7.067.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Sorens?
In Sorens, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 16,018 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 204 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Sorens?
In Sorens, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 16.4% (2025), ranking 1,597 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sorens?
In Sorens, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,265 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sorens?
The nearest to Sorens are Marsens (1.9 km), Pont-en-Ogoz (2.2 km), Echarlens (2.5 km), Corbières (2.5 km), Riaz (3.7 km).