Val-de-Charmey: population and statistics
Val-de-Charmey has a population of 2,725 (2025) across 112.1 km², or 24.3 people per km². It ranks 783 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,725 residents
- 112.1 km²
- 24 people/km²
- 886 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Val-de-Charmey ranks No. 33 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 26.5% in Val-de-Charmey, compared with an average of 17.5% in Fribourg and 19.8% nationally.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 89.2 in Val-de-Charmey, compared with an average of 73.2 in Fribourg and 83.6 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,247 kWh a year here.
Val-de-Charmey in numbers
Where is Val-de-Charmey?
Population of Val-de-Charmey over time
Val-de-Charmey had 2,416 residents in 2015 and 2,725 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,548 |
| 2021 | 2,587 |
| 2022 | 2,620 |
| 2023 | 2,672 |
| 2024 | 2,729 |
| 2025 | 2,725 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,696 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Châtel-sur-Montsalvens, 2.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bulle (27,276 residents), 8.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,988 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Val-de-Charmey
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 | Val-de-Charmey | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.5% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 168 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Val-de-Charmey | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,849 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 650 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 26.9% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 713 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 25.9% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 864 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 67.3% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 1,030 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Val-de-Charmey | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 44.5% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,226 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 17.9% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 668 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 20.6% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 516 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 7.7% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 321 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 231 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 422 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,290 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 721 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 38.0 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 505 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 13,956 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 335 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Val-de-Charmey | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 232 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 659 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 243 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 626 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 89.2 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 304 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 67.5% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 723 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.9% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,179 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Val-de-Charmey | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,112 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 767 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 408.1 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 743 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 70.1% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 651 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 18.4% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 1,185 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Val-de-Charmey | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 17.7% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 1,006 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Val-de-Charmey
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Val-de-Charmey?
Val-de-Charmey has 2,725 residents (2025), ranking 783 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Val-de-Charmey?
Val-de-Charmey covers 112.1 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Val-de-Charmey growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Val-de-Charmey went from 2,416 to 2,725, a change of +12.8%.
Where is Val-de-Charmey?
Val-de-Charmey is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Gruyère (district). Latitude 46.619, longitude 7.165.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Val-de-Charmey?
In Val-de-Charmey, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 26.5% (2025), ranking 168 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Val-de-Charmey?
In Val-de-Charmey, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 89.2 (2026), ranking 304 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Val-de-Charmey?
In Val-de-Charmey, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,247 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Val-de-Charmey?
The nearest to Val-de-Charmey are Châtel-sur-Montsalvens (2.4 km), Crésuz (2.4 km), Botterens (3.7 km), Broc (5.4 km), Morlon (6.4 km).