Wünnewil-Flamatt: population and statistics
Wünnewil-Flamatt has a population of 5,848 (2025) across 13.2 km², or 443 people per km². It ranks 354 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,848 residents
- 13.2 km²
- 443 people/km²
- 651 m
Key points
Among the 121 municipalities in Fribourg, Wünnewil-Flamatt ranks No. 13 by population.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 39.8% in Wünnewil-Flamatt, compared with an average of 25.9% in Fribourg and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,253 kWh a year here.
Wünnewil-Flamatt in numbers
Where is Wünnewil-Flamatt?
Population of Wünnewil-Flamatt over time
Wünnewil-Flamatt had 5,455 residents in 2015 and 5,848 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,559 |
| 2021 | 5,592 |
| 2022 | 5,641 |
| 2023 | 5,722 |
| 2024 | 5,814 |
| 2025 | 5,848 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,850 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Schmitten (FR), 3.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Düdingen (9,333 residents), 7.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,012 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Wünnewil-Flamatt
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 | Wünnewil-Flamatt | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.6% | 17.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,108 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wünnewil-Flamatt | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,682 | 172,337 | 4,927,050 | ranked 434 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 13.6% | 19.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,428 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 21.2% | 33.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,171 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 61.9% | 62.3% | 69.5% | ranked 1,286 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Wünnewil-Flamatt | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 50.5% | 45.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,017 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 26.6% | 23.6% | 13.7% | ranked 324 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 10.6% | 10.8% | 12.4% | ranked 1,013 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.9% | 10.2% | 1.4% | ranked 547 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 263 | 21,752 | 329,600 | ranked 344 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 897.1 kW | 1,384 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,255 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 46.0 GWh/year | 3,325 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 380 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,857 kWh/inh. | 9,476 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,204 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wünnewil-Flamatt | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 369 | 24,434 | 728,011 | ranked 391 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 409 | 25,674 | 762,757 | ranked 365 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 69.9 | 73.2 | 64.9 | ranked 713 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 61.1% | 67.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,296 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 33.5% | 26.1% | 29.0% | ranked 515 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wünnewil-Flamatt | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,526 | 167,232 | 5,679,518 | ranked 386 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 431.9 | 476.6 | 362.9 | ranked 660 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 55.9% | 66.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,160 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 39.8% | 25.9% | 24.2% | ranked 298 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Wünnewil-Flamatt | Fribourg | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 22.5% | 25.8% | 18.9% | ranked 650 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Wünnewil-Flamatt
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wünnewil-Flamatt?
Wünnewil-Flamatt has 5,848 residents (2025), ranking 354 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Wünnewil-Flamatt?
Wünnewil-Flamatt covers 13.2 km², with a density of 443 people per km².
Is the population of Wünnewil-Flamatt growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Wünnewil-Flamatt went from 5,455 to 5,848, a change of +7.2%.
Where is Wünnewil-Flamatt?
Wünnewil-Flamatt is in Fribourg. It belongs to Bezirk Sense (district). Latitude 46.867, longitude 7.283.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Wünnewil-Flamatt?
In Wünnewil-Flamatt, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 263 (2026), ranking 344 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Wünnewil-Flamatt?
In Wünnewil-Flamatt, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 39.8% (2024), ranking 298 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wünnewil-Flamatt?
In Wünnewil-Flamatt, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,253 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wünnewil-Flamatt?
The nearest to Wünnewil-Flamatt are Schmitten (FR) (3.1 km), Ueberstorf (3.3 km), Neuenegg (3.9 km), Heitenried (4.6 km), Bösingen (5.3 km).