Ulmiz: population and statistics
Ulmiz has a population of 429 (2025) across 2.9 km², or 150 people per km². It ranks 1,874 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 429 residents
- 2.9 km²
- 150 people/km²
- 499 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Ulmiz ranks No. 112 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,240 kWh a year here.
Ulmiz in numbers
Where is Ulmiz?
Population of Ulmiz over time
Ulmiz had 414 residents in 2015 and 429 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 432 |
| 2021 | 437 |
| 2022 | 423 |
| 2023 | 425 |
| 2024 | 425 |
| 2025 | 429 |
Did you know?
- “Entities listed in the commercial register”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 401 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Gurbrü, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ferenbalm (1,278 residents), 1.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,960 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Ulmiz
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 | Ulmiz | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.5% | 17.5% | 20.7% |
Energy
| Indicator | Ulmiz | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 6.1 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,838 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,126 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Ulmiz | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 39 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 1,809 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 0 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 2,110 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.0 | 73.2 | 64.9 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ulmiz | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 173 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,686 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 403.3 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 78.6% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 6.4% | 25.9% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Ulmiz | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 5.1% | 25.8% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Ulmiz
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ulmiz?
Ulmiz has 429 residents (2025), ranking 1,874 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Ulmiz?
Ulmiz covers 2.9 km², with a density of 150 people per km².
Is the population of Ulmiz growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ulmiz went from 414 to 429, a change of +3.6%.
Where is Ulmiz?
Ulmiz is in Fribourg. It belongs to Bezirk See / District du Lac (district). Latitude 46.933, longitude 7.200.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Ulmiz?
In Ulmiz, “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 0 (2026), ranking 2,110 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Ulmiz?
In Ulmiz, “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 6.1 GWh/year (2026), ranking 1,838 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ulmiz?
In Ulmiz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,240 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ulmiz?
The nearest to Ulmiz are Gurbrü (1.9 km), Ferenbalm (1.9 km), Kriechenwil (2.7 km), Ried bei Kerzers (3.6 km), Kleinbösingen (3.7 km).