Villars-sur-Glâne: population and statistics
Villars-sur-Glâne has a population of 12,644 (2025) across 5.5 km², or 2,307 people per km². It ranks 126 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 12,644 residents
- 5.5 km²
- 2,307 people/km²
- 601 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Villars-sur-Glâne ranks No. 3 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 4.6% in Villars-sur-Glâne, compared with an average of 19.9% in Fribourg and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,221 kWh a year here.
Villars-sur-Glâne in numbers
Where is Villars-sur-Glâne?
Population of Villars-sur-Glâne over time
Villars-sur-Glâne had 12,142 residents in 2015 and 12,644 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 12,219 |
| 2021 | 12,297 |
| 2022 | 12,328 |
| 2023 | 12,444 |
| 2024 | 12,507 |
| 2025 | 12,644 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Wood heating systems”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 768 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.9 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hauterive (FR), 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Fribourg (39,599 residents), 3.1 km away.
All indicators for Villars-sur-Glâne
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 | Villars-sur-Glâne | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.3% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,342 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Villars-sur-Glâne | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 5,779 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 154 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 4.6% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,781 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 30.8% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 543 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 53.7% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 1,573 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Villars-sur-Glâne | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 52.0% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 964 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 19.7% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 573 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 1.8% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 1,716 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 18.0% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 94 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 371 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 187 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 590.8 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,596 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 61.1 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 231 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 4,835 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,700 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Villars-sur-Glâne | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 786 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 162 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 898 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 144 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 71.0 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 669 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 75.6% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 165 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 19.9% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,598 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Villars-sur-Glâne | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 10,817 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 86 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 855.5 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 117 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 80.1% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 327 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 19.8% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 1,112 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Villars-sur-Glâne | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 35.2% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 150 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Villars-sur-Glâne
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Villars-sur-Glâne?
Villars-sur-Glâne has 12,644 residents (2025), ranking 126 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Villars-sur-Glâne?
Villars-sur-Glâne covers 5.5 km², with a density of 2,307 people per km².
Is the population of Villars-sur-Glâne growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Villars-sur-Glâne went from 12,142 to 12,644, a change of +4.1%.
Where is Villars-sur-Glâne?
Villars-sur-Glâne is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Sarine (district). Latitude 46.783, longitude 7.117.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Villars-sur-Glâne?
In Villars-sur-Glâne, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 4.6% (2026), ranking 1,781 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Jobs: what is the figure for Villars-sur-Glâne?
In Villars-sur-Glâne, “Jobs” stands at 10,817 (2024), ranking 86 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Villars-sur-Glâne?
In Villars-sur-Glâne, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,221 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Villars-sur-Glâne?
The nearest to Villars-sur-Glâne are Hauterive (FR) (1.9 km), Matran (2.0 km), Corminboeuf (2.2 km), Fribourg (3.1 km), Avry (3.8 km).