Vallon: population and statistics
Vallon has a population of 537 (2025) across 3.5 km², or 153 people per km². It ranks 1,772 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +32.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 537 residents
- 3.5 km²
- 153 people/km²
- 478 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Vallon ranks No. 107 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 51.9% in Vallon, compared with an average of 33.7% in Fribourg and 24.6% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 15.3% in Vallon, compared with an average of 17.5% in Fribourg and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,255 kWh a year here.
Vallon in numbers
Where is Vallon?
Population of Vallon over time
Vallon had 404 residents in 2015 and 537 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 464 |
| 2021 | 490 |
| 2022 | 501 |
| 2023 | 520 |
| 2024 | 534 |
| 2025 | 537 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 492 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gletterens (1,156 residents), 1.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,020 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Vallon
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 | Vallon | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.3% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,695 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vallon | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 262 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,832 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 22.9% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 920 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 51.9% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 12 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 68.5% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 967 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vallon | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 42.0% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,316 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 28.4% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 279 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 16.1% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 713 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.5% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 709 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 47 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 1,594 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,090 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 190 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 6.3 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,820 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,713 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 548 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vallon | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 30 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 1,917 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 25 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 1,872 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 46.6 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,625 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 60.0% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,373 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 36.0% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 329 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vallon | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 85 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,932 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 158.3 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,700 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 47.1% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,440 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 25.9% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 810 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Vallon | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 24.0% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 569 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Vallon
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vallon?
Vallon has 537 residents (2025), ranking 1,772 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Vallon?
Vallon covers 3.5 km², with a density of 153 people per km².
Is the population of Vallon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Vallon went from 404 to 537, a change of +32.9%.
Where is Vallon?
Vallon is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Broye (district). Latitude 46.885, longitude 6.954.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Vallon?
In Vallon, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 51.9% (2026), ranking 12 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Vallon?
In Vallon, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 15.3% (2025), ranking 1,695 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vallon?
In Vallon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,255 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vallon?
The nearest to Vallon are Gletterens (1.7 km), Missy (1.8 km), Saint-Aubin (FR) (2.1 km), Grandcour (2.4 km), Delley-Portalban (3.4 km).