Anières: population and statistics
Anières has a population of 2,589 (2025) across 3.9 km², or 669 people per km². It ranks 823 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,589 residents
- 3.9 km²
- 669 people/km²
- 399 m
Key points
Among the 45 municipalities in Geneva, Anières ranks No. 26 by population.
Wood heating systems: 1.2% in Anières, compared with an average of 1.5% in Geneva and 9.3% nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 4.9% in Anières, compared with an average of 12.7% in Geneva and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,294 kWh a year here.
Anières in numbers
Where is Anières?
Population of Anières over time
Anières had 2,426 residents in 2015 and 2,589 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,381 |
| 2021 | 2,441 |
| 2022 | 2,417 |
| 2023 | 2,521 |
| 2024 | 2,563 |
| 2025 | 2,589 |
Did you know?
- “Wood heating systems”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 542 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Corsier (GE), 1.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Collonge-Bellerive (8,655 residents), 2.3 km away.
All indicators for Anières
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 | Anières | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.1% | 16.7% | 20.7% | ranked 1,195 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Anières | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,041 | 256,816 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,014 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 17.9% | 20.4% | 23.3% | ranked 1,189 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 31.1% | 20.5% | 25.3% | ranked 535 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 84.5% | 43.2% | 69.5% | ranked 74 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Anières | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 79.7% | 80.7% | 53.5% | ranked 104 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 8.8% | 4.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,334 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,770 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.3% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,350 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 146 | 8,437 | 329,600 | ranked 749 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 625.1 kW | 319.8 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,558 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 18.4 GWh/year | 2,053 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,082 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,126 kWh/inh. | 3,823 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,365 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Anières | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 159 | 46,510 | 728,011 | ranked 925 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 216 | 54,549 | 762,757 | ranked 690 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 83.4 | 101.6 | 64.9 | ranked 384 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 67.1% | 71.9% | 65.7% | ranked 770 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.6% | 22.8% | 29.0% | ranked 757 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Anières | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 530 | 401,982 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,141 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 204.7 | 748.4 | 362.9 | ranked 1,545 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 89.1% | 86.4% | 63.6% | ranked 90 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 4.9% | 12.7% | 24.2% | ranked 1,727 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Anières | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 31.0% | 41.9% | 18.9% | ranked 259 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Anières
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Anières?
Anières has 2,589 residents (2025), ranking 823 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Anières?
Anières covers 3.9 km², with a density of 669 people per km².
Is the population of Anières growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Anières went from 2,426 to 2,589, a change of +6.7%.
Where is Anières?
Anières is in Geneva. It belongs to Canton de Genève (district). Latitude 46.267, longitude 6.217.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Anières?
In Anières, “Wood heating systems” stands at 1.2% (2026), ranking 1,770 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Anières?
In Anières, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 4.9% (2024), ranking 1,727 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Anières?
In Anières, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,294 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Anières?
The nearest to Anières are Corsier (GE) (1.0 km), Collonge-Bellerive (2.3 km), Meinier (3.0 km), Gy (3.2 km), Hermance (3.7 km).