Villaz: population and statistics
Villaz has a population of 2,421 (2025) across 15.4 km², or 157 people per km². It ranks 865 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,421 residents
- 15.4 km²
- 157 people/km²
- 724 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Villaz ranks No. 41 by population.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 47.9 in Villaz, compared with an average of 73.2 in Fribourg and 83.6 nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 17.1% in Villaz, compared with an average of 17.5% in Fribourg and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,267 kWh a year here.
Villaz in numbers
Where is Villaz?
Population of Villaz over time
Villaz had 2,186 residents in 2015 and 2,421 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,310 |
| 2021 | 2,305 |
| 2022 | 2,345 |
| 2023 | 2,347 |
| 2024 | 2,409 |
| 2025 | 2,421 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,162 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Massonnens, 2.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Romont (FR) (6,276 residents), 3.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,068 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Villaz
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 | Villaz | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.1% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,496 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Villaz | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,097 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 978 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 31.6% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 525 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 28.3% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 706 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 64.9% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 1,142 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Villaz | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 49.6% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,044 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 19.7% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 575 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 18.2% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 613 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.5% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 880 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 214 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 468 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,764 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 343 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 31.5 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 638 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 13,019 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 411 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Villaz | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 151 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 957 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 116 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 1,071 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 47.9 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,583 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 58.6% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,464 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 34.5% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 433 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Villaz | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 839 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 909 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 346.6 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 967 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 54.5% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,216 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 34.8% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 445 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Villaz | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.7% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 844 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Villaz
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Villaz?
Villaz has 2,421 residents (2025), ranking 865 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Villaz?
Villaz covers 15.4 km², with a density of 157 people per km².
Is the population of Villaz growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Villaz went from 2,186 to 2,421, a change of +10.8%.
Where is Villaz?
Villaz is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Glâne (district). Latitude 46.720, longitude 6.957.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Villaz?
In Villaz, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 47.9 (2026), ranking 1,583 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Villaz?
In Villaz, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 17.1% (2025), ranking 1,496 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Villaz?
In Villaz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,267 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Villaz?
The nearest to Villaz are Massonnens (2.4 km), Villorsonnens (3.3 km), Chénens (3.6 km), Romont (FR) (3.7 km), Châtonnaye (3.8 km).