Ursy: population and statistics
Ursy has a population of 4,073 (2025) across 14.9 km², or 273 people per km². It ranks 546 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +22.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,073 residents
- 14.9 km²
- 273 people/km²
- 704 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Ursy ranks No. 19 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 48.5% in Ursy, compared with an average of 33.7% in Fribourg and 24.6% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 14.8% in Ursy, compared with an average of 17.5% in Fribourg and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,300 kWh a year here.
Ursy in numbers
Where is Ursy?
Population of Ursy over time
Ursy had 3,328 residents in 2015 and 4,073 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,743 |
| 2021 | 3,863 |
| 2022 | 3,979 |
| 2023 | 4,025 |
| 2024 | 4,056 |
| 2025 | 4,073 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,091 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Rue, 2.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Moudon (6,827 residents), 4.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,200 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Ursy
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 | Ursy | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 14.8% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,721 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ursy | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,761 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 676 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 16.6% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,263 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 48.5% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 33 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 71.2% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 805 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ursy | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 50.2% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,027 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 26.3% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 333 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 15.5% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 740 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.3% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,350 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 343 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 217 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,487 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 547 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 39.2 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 478 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,629 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 854 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ursy | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 206 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 742 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 189 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 773 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 46.4 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,634 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 58.7% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,456 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 32.3% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 626 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ursy | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,072 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 782 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 263.2 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,316 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 49.7% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,356 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 42.2% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 256 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Ursy | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.7% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 849 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Ursy
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ursy?
Ursy has 4,073 residents (2025), ranking 546 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Ursy?
Ursy covers 14.9 km², with a density of 273 people per km².
Is the population of Ursy growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ursy went from 3,328 to 4,073, a change of +22.4%.
Where is Ursy?
Ursy is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Glâne (district). Latitude 46.633, longitude 6.833.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Ursy?
In Ursy, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 48.5% (2026), ranking 33 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Ursy?
In Ursy, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 14.8% (2025), ranking 1,721 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ursy?
In Ursy, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,300 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ursy?
The nearest to Ursy are Rue (2.2 km), Vucherens (3.1 km), Vulliens (3.1 km), Chavannes-sur-Moudon (3.1 km), Rossenges (4.2 km).