Vuadens: population and statistics
Vuadens has a population of 2,580 (2025) across 10.5 km², or 246 people per km². It ranks 825 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,580 residents
- 10.5 km²
- 246 people/km²
- 819 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Vuadens ranks No. 37 by population.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 70.2% in Vuadens, compared with an average of 25.9% in Fribourg and 22.0% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 15.3% in Vuadens, compared with an average of 17.5% in Fribourg and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,276 kWh a year here.
Vuadens in numbers
Where is Vuadens?
Population of Vuadens over time
Vuadens had 2,282 residents in 2015 and 2,580 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,472 |
| 2021 | 2,487 |
| 2022 | 2,541 |
| 2023 | 2,556 |
| 2024 | 2,579 |
| 2025 | 2,580 |
Did you know?
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,469 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bulle (27,276 residents), 2.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,104 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Vuadens
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 | Vuadens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.3% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,687 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vuadens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,210 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 925 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 25.2% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 791 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 37.2% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 249 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 71.9% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 762 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vuadens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 44.1% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,238 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 22.6% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 451 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 15.3% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 748 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 6.4% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 389 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 213 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 473 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,446 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 588 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 35.1 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 564 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 13,597 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 361 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vuadens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 166 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 904 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 174 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 822 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 67.4 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 813 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 59.8% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,388 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 32.2% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 638 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vuadens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,466 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 628 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 568.2 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 361 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 25.2% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,772 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 70.2% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 14 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Vuadens | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 21.1% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 736 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Vuadens
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vuadens?
Vuadens has 2,580 residents (2025), ranking 825 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Vuadens?
Vuadens covers 10.5 km², with a density of 246 people per km².
Is the population of Vuadens growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Vuadens went from 2,282 to 2,580, a change of +13.1%.
Where is Vuadens?
Vuadens is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Gruyère (district). Latitude 46.617, longitude 7.017.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Vuadens?
In Vuadens, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 70.2% (2024), ranking 14 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Vuadens?
In Vuadens, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 15.3% (2025), ranking 1,687 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vuadens?
In Vuadens, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,276 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vuadens?
The nearest to Vuadens are Bulle (2.5 km), Vaulruz (2.5 km), Le Pâquier (FR) (3.9 km), Riaz (4.2 km), Sâles (4.2 km).