Villorsonnens: population and statistics
Villorsonnens has a population of 1,593 (2025) across 15.5 km², or 103 people per km². It ranks 1,128 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +22.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,593 residents
- 15.5 km²
- 103 people/km²
- 710 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Villorsonnens ranks No. 60 by population.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 3,765 kW in Villorsonnens, compared with an average of 1,384 kW in Fribourg and 919.4 kW nationally.
Share of jobs in services: 31.5% in Villorsonnens, compared with an average of 66.0% in Fribourg and 73.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,272 kWh a year here.
Villorsonnens in numbers
Where is Villorsonnens?
Population of Villorsonnens over time
Villorsonnens had 1,304 residents in 2015 and 1,593 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,483 |
| 2021 | 1,534 |
| 2022 | 1,512 |
| 2023 | 1,526 |
| 2024 | 1,546 |
| 2025 | 1,593 |
Did you know?
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,171 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Chénens, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Villaz (2,421 residents), 3.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,088 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Villorsonnens
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 | Villorsonnens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.1% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,507 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Villorsonnens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 718 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,260 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 37.2% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 347 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 29.8% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 612 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 72.3% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 734 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Villorsonnens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 42.5% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,299 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 24.5% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 399 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 21.1% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 497 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.1% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 755 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 201 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 509 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3,765 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 17 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 26.5 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 784 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 16,623 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 173 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Villorsonnens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 114 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 1,155 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 75 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 1,350 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 47.1 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,606 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 58.7% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,456 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 34.7% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 420 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Villorsonnens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 445 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,224 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 279.3 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,248 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 31.5% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,739 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 40.2% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 294 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Villorsonnens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.6% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 1,367 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Villorsonnens
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Villorsonnens?
Villorsonnens has 1,593 residents (2025), ranking 1,128 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Villorsonnens?
Villorsonnens covers 15.5 km², with a density of 103 people per km².
Is the population of Villorsonnens growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Villorsonnens went from 1,304 to 1,593, a change of +22.2%.
Where is Villorsonnens?
Villorsonnens is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Glâne (district). Latitude 46.717, longitude 7.000.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Villorsonnens?
In Villorsonnens, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3,765 kW (2026), ranking 17 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Villorsonnens?
In Villorsonnens, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 31.5% (2024), ranking 1,739 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Villorsonnens?
In Villorsonnens, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,272 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Villorsonnens?
The nearest to Villorsonnens are Chénens (1.9 km), Massonnens (3.1 km), Autigny (3.3 km), Villaz (3.3 km), Le Châtelard (3.9 km).