Statistics

Population statistics for the town of Fribourg

At the end of march 2012, the town had a legal population of 36'124 permanent residents, representing  a increase of 27 over the end of february 2012 (35'097). Of this population, 23'430 persons were of Swiss origin (-38) and 12'694 of foreign origin (+65). The population of temporary residents as at 31 march 2012 was 2599 (+11). Accordingly, the total population at the end of march 2012 was 38'723 (38'685).

Unemployment statistics for the town of Fribourg

As at 31 march 2012, the town of Fribourg had 1591 job seekers (-130) and an unemployment rate of 8,7% (-0,7%). The number published here reflects all job seekers (recognised unemployed and persons registered as seeking work) for the town of Fribourg.

For its part, the cantonal employment service counted 887 recognised unemployed in the town of Fribourg at the end of march 2012, which is equivalent to 4,8% (-0,7%) of the active population.