Avusy: population and statistics
Avusy has a population of 1,425 (2025) across 5.2 km², or 276 people per km². It ranks 1,210 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,425 residents
- 5.2 km²
- 276 people/km²
- 361 m
Key points
Among the 45 municipalities in Geneva, Avusy ranks No. 34 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 82.9% in Avusy, compared with an average of 43.2% in Geneva and 56.9% nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 8.4% in Avusy, compared with an average of 12.7% in Geneva and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,274 kWh a year here.
Avusy in numbers
Where is Avusy?
Population of Avusy over time
Avusy had 1,426 residents in 2015 and 1,425 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,391 |
| 2021 | 1,368 |
| 2022 | 1,377 |
| 2023 | 1,408 |
| 2024 | 1,412 |
| 2025 | 1,425 |
Did you know?
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 724 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Chancy, 0.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bernex (11,134 residents), 7.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,096 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Avusy
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 | Avusy | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.7% | 16.7% | 20.7% | ranked 1,093 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Avusy | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 598 | 256,816 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,379 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 26.9% | 20.4% | 23.3% | ranked 712 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 20.4% | 20.5% | 25.3% | ranked 1,217 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 82.9% | 43.2% | 69.5% | ranked 105 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Avusy | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 68.6% | 80.7% | 53.5% | ranked 404 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.3% | 4.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,301 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 4.9% | 1.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,457 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.1% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 981 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 108 | 8,437 | 329,600 | ranked 1,015 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 794.6 kW | 319.8 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,372 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 11.3 GWh/year | 2,053 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,455 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,965 kWh/inh. | 3,823 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,178 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Avusy | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 88 | 46,510 | 728,011 | ranked 1,343 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 85 | 54,549 | 762,757 | ranked 1,267 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 59.6 | 101.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,131 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) | 27.1% | 22.8% | 29.0% | ranked 1,069 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Avusy | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 464 | 401,982 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,204 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 325.6 | 748.4 | 362.9 | ranked 1,053 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 78.2% | 86.4% | 63.6% | ranked 378 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 8.4% | 12.7% | 24.2% | ranked 1,625 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Avusy | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 9.8% | 41.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,538 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Avusy
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Avusy?
Avusy has 1,425 residents (2025), ranking 1,210 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Avusy?
Avusy covers 5.2 km², with a density of 276 people per km².
Is the population of Avusy growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Avusy went from 1,426 to 1,425, a change of −0.1%.
Where is Avusy?
Avusy is in Geneva. It belongs to Canton de Genève (district). Latitude 46.150, longitude 5.983.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Avusy?
In Avusy, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 82.9% (2026), ranking 105 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Avusy?
In Avusy, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 8.4% (2024), ranking 1,625 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Avusy?
In Avusy, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,274 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Avusy?
The nearest to Avusy are Chancy (0.4 km), Avully (2.3 km), Cartigny (3.9 km), Laconnex (4.0 km), Soral (4.6 km).