Vuisternens-devant-Romont: population and statistics
Vuisternens-devant-Romont has a population of 2,410 (2025) across 24.1 km², or 100 people per km². It ranks 870 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,410 residents
- 24.1 km²
- 100 people/km²
- 791 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Vuisternens-devant-Romont ranks No. 43 by population.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 2,831 kW in Vuisternens-devant-Romont, compared with an average of 1,384 kW in Fribourg and 919.4 kW nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 43.4% in Vuisternens-devant-Romont, compared with an average of 19.9% in Fribourg and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,277 kWh a year here.
Vuisternens-devant-Romont in numbers
Where is Vuisternens-devant-Romont?
Population of Vuisternens-devant-Romont over time
Vuisternens-devant-Romont had 2,251 residents in 2015 and 2,410 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,338 |
| 2021 | 2,361 |
| 2022 | 2,381 |
| 2023 | 2,352 |
| 2024 | 2,383 |
| 2025 | 2,410 |
Did you know?
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,374 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Sâles, 3.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Romont (FR) (6,276 residents), 5.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,108 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Vuisternens-devant-Romont
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 | Vuisternens-devant-Romont | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.4% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,328 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vuisternens-devant-Romont | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,070 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 996 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 43.4% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 201 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 25.3% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 900 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 67.6% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 1,006 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vuisternens-devant-Romont | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 41.0% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,352 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 19.3% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 591 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 28.3% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 292 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.1% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 992 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 231 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 422 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,831 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 63 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 43.4 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 422 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 17,988 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 131 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vuisternens-devant-Romont | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 211 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 727 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 144 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 941 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 59.8 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,125 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 59.0% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,434 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.6% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 757 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vuisternens-devant-Romont | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 803 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 936 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 333.2 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,020 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 52.3% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,282 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 22.7% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 949 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Vuisternens-devant-Romont | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 11.4% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 1,444 of 1,811 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vuisternens-devant-Romont?
Vuisternens-devant-Romont has 2,410 residents (2025), ranking 870 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Vuisternens-devant-Romont?
Vuisternens-devant-Romont covers 24.1 km², with a density of 100 people per km².
Is the population of Vuisternens-devant-Romont growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Vuisternens-devant-Romont went from 2,251 to 2,410, a change of +7.1%.
Where is Vuisternens-devant-Romont?
Vuisternens-devant-Romont is in Fribourg. It belongs to District de la Glâne (district). Latitude 46.650, longitude 6.933.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vuisternens-devant-Romont?
In Vuisternens-devant-Romont, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2,831 kW (2026), ranking 63 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Vuisternens-devant-Romont?
In Vuisternens-devant-Romont, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 43.4% (2026), ranking 201 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vuisternens-devant-Romont?
In Vuisternens-devant-Romont, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,277 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vuisternens-devant-Romont?
The nearest to Vuisternens-devant-Romont are Sâles (3.1 km), Mézières (FR) (3.2 km), Siviriez (3.8 km), La Verrerie (3.9 km), Billens-Hennens (4.5 km).