Villarsel-sur-Marly: population and statistics
Villarsel-sur-Marly has a population of 71 (2025) across 1.4 km², or 49.7 people per km². It ranks 2,103 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −17.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 71 residents
- 1.4 km²
- 50 people/km²
- 691 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Villarsel-sur-Marly ranks No. 121 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,233 kWh a year here.
Villarsel-sur-Marly in numbers
Where is Villarsel-sur-Marly?
Population of Villarsel-sur-Marly over time
Villarsel-sur-Marly had 86 residents in 2015 and 71 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 75 |
| 2021 | 71 |
| 2022 | 68 |
| 2023 | 74 |
| 2024 | 69 |
| 2025 | 71 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Fribourg for “Wood heating systems”.
- Number 1 in Fribourg for “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 200 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.7 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Villarsel-sur-Marly
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 | Villarsel-sur-Marly | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.1% | 17.5% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Villarsel-sur-Marly | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 36 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,100 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 50.0% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 25.0% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 57.1% | 62.3% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Villarsel-sur-Marly | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 35.7% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.1% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 42.9% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 3 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 2,082 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,258 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 1.8 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,095 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 25,634 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Villarsel-sur-Marly | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 11 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 2,090 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 5 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 2,089 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 70.4 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 100.0% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 0.0% | 26.1% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Villarsel-sur-Marly | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 28 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,083 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 394.4 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 21.4% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 28.6% | 25.9% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Villarsel-sur-Marly | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 25.4% | 25.8% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Villarsel-sur-Marly
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Villarsel-sur-Marly?
Villarsel-sur-Marly has 71 residents (2025), ranking 2,103 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Villarsel-sur-Marly?
Villarsel-sur-Marly covers 1.4 km², with a density of 50 people per km².
Is the population of Villarsel-sur-Marly growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Villarsel-sur-Marly went from 86 to 71, a change of −17.4%.
Where is Villarsel-sur-Marly?
Villarsel-sur-Marly is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Sarine (district). Latitude 46.767, longitude 7.167.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Villarsel-sur-Marly?
In Villarsel-sur-Marly, “Dwellings” stands at 36 (2026), ranking 2,100 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Villarsel-sur-Marly?
In Villarsel-sur-Marly, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 3 (2026), ranking 2,082 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Villarsel-sur-Marly?
In Villarsel-sur-Marly, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,233 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Villarsel-sur-Marly?
The nearest to Villarsel-sur-Marly are Marly (1.9 km), Ferpicloz (1.9 km), Le Mouret (1.9 km), Bois-d'Amont (2.1 km), Pierrafortscha (2.2 km).