Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
1'495 51.7%
Men
1'395 48.3%
Children & youth (0–19)
681 23.6%
Swiss citizens
2'352 80.2%
Foreign residents
580 19.8%
0–19 · 681 · 23.6%20–64 · 1'750 · 60.6%65+ · 459 · 15.9%
Foreign residents 19.8%0%61.6%
Source: BFS/OFS · retrieved 24.07.2026
Recent federal votes
BFS · sd-t-17-0214.06.2026Änderung des Bundesgesetzes über den zivilen Ersatzdienst (Zivildienstgesetz, ZDG)● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 60.4%54.2% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 61.0%50.3% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 60.5%58.5% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 60.4%23.3% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SP22.8% · strongest party
SP22.8%
SVP22.1%
FDP20.7%
Mitte20.5%
GRÜNE8.7%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier73%
Cantonal tax multiplier96%
73%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 22 of 117 in canton FribourgSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Marsens · 3.1 kmAnnual mean temperature 20259.6 °C
Precipitation 20251'126 mm
9.6 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websiteriaz.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (2)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Riaz?
- Riaz has 2 postal codes: 1628, 1632.
- What is the tax rate in Riaz?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Riaz is 73% (2026); canton FR levies 96%.
- How many residents does Riaz have?
- Riaz has 2'890 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Riaz in?
- Riaz is located in canton FR.