Surpierre: population and statistics
Surpierre has a population of 1,259 (2025) across 4.8 km², or 264 people per km². It ranks 1,291 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +16.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,259 residents
- 4.8 km²
- 264 people/km²
- 624 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Surpierre ranks No. 75 by population.
Share of jobs in services: 32.5% in Surpierre, compared with an average of 66.0% in Fribourg and 73.4% nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 50.8% in Surpierre, compared with an average of 67.8% in Fribourg and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,279 kWh a year here.
Surpierre in numbers
Where is Surpierre?
Population of Surpierre over time
Surpierre had 1,083 residents in 2015 and 1,259 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,143 |
| 2021 | 1,206 |
| 2022 | 1,208 |
| 2023 | 1,230 |
| 2024 | 1,220 |
| 2025 | 1,259 |
Did you know?
- “Share of jobs in services”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 668 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Henniez, 1.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Valbroye (3,409 residents), 2.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,116 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Surpierre
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 | Surpierre | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.2% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,486 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Surpierre | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 597 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,382 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 42.1% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 234 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.3% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 842 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 73.2% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 663 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Surpierre | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 43.1% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,283 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 21.9% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 487 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 24.8% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 376 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.9% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 655 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 134 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 835 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,524 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 509 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 19.2 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,052 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 15,250 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 233 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Surpierre | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 73 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 1,474 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 61 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 1,475 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 48.5 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,566 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 50.8% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,715 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 42.6% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 101 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Surpierre | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 191 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,639 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 151.7 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,721 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 32.5% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,726 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 34.0% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 479 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Surpierre | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 16.1% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 1,110 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Surpierre
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Surpierre?
Surpierre has 1,259 residents (2025), ranking 1,291 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Surpierre?
Surpierre covers 4.8 km², with a density of 264 people per km².
Is the population of Surpierre growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Surpierre went from 1,083 to 1,259, a change of +16.3%.
Where is Surpierre?
Surpierre is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Broye (district). Latitude 46.744, longitude 6.861.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Surpierre?
In Surpierre, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 32.5% (2024), ranking 1,726 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Surpierre?
In Surpierre, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 50.8% (2026), ranking 1,715 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Surpierre?
In Surpierre, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,279 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Surpierre?
The nearest to Surpierre are Henniez (1.8 km), Valbroye (2.9 km), Dompierre (VD) (4.0 km), Villarzel (4.3 km), Lucens (4.3 km).