St. Silvester: population and statistics
St. Silvester has a population of 1,062 (2025) across 7.0 km², or 151 people per km². It ranks 1,426 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,062 residents
- 7.0 km²
- 151 people/km²
- 827 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, St. Silvester ranks No. 86 by population.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 7.5% in St. Silvester, compared with an average of 25.9% in Fribourg and 22.0% nationally.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 44.3 in St. Silvester, compared with an average of 73.2 in Fribourg and 83.6 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,199 kWh a year here.
St. Silvester in numbers
Where is St. Silvester?
Population of St. Silvester over time
St. Silvester had 963 residents in 2015 and 1,062 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 952 |
| 2021 | 989 |
| 2022 | 1,017 |
| 2023 | 1,014 |
| 2024 | 1,064 |
| 2025 | 1,062 |
Did you know?
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 986 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Plasselb, 2.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Giffers (1,718 residents), 2.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,796 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for St. Silvester
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 | St. Silvester | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.9% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 717 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Silvester | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 517 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,482 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 18.0% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,182 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 24.8% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 932 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 72.3% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 728 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | St. Silvester | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 44.4% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,227 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 23.8% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 415 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 16.9% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 671 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.7% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 683 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 96 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 1,122 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,091 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 969 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 12.1 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,409 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,375 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 602 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Silvester | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 67 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 1,531 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 47 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 1,623 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 44.3 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,684 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 59.6% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,397 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 34.0% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 476 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Silvester | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 187 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,649 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 176.1 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,643 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 61.0% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 993 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 7.5% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 1,665 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Silvester | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 10.0% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 1,526 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: St. Silvester
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Silvester?
St. Silvester has 1,062 residents (2025), ranking 1,426 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is St. Silvester?
St. Silvester covers 7.0 km², with a density of 151 people per km².
Is the population of St. Silvester growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of St. Silvester went from 963 to 1,062, a change of +10.3%.
Where is St. Silvester?
St. Silvester is in Fribourg. It belongs to Bezirk Sense (district). Latitude 46.738, longitude 7.221.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for St. Silvester?
In St. Silvester, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 7.5% (2024), ranking 1,665 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for St. Silvester?
In St. Silvester, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 44.3 (2026), ranking 1,684 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Silvester?
In St. Silvester, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,199 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Silvester?
The nearest to St. Silvester are Plasselb (2.3 km), Giffers (2.7 km), Rechthalten (3.4 km), Tentlingen (3.5 km), Ferpicloz (4.3 km).