Bardonnex: population and statistics
Bardonnex has a population of 2,528 (2025) across 5.0 km², or 506 people per km². It ranks 835 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,528 residents
- 5.0 km²
- 506 people/km²
- 508 m
Key points
Among the 45 municipalities in Geneva, Bardonnex ranks No. 27 by population.
Oil or gas heating systems: 83.5% in Bardonnex, compared with an average of 80.7% in Geneva and 61.7% nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 45.4% in Bardonnex, compared with an average of 12.7% in Geneva and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,262 kWh a year here.
Bardonnex in numbers
Where is Bardonnex?
Population of Bardonnex over time
Bardonnex had 2,260 residents in 2015 and 2,528 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,396 |
| 2021 | 2,491 |
| 2022 | 2,531 |
| 2023 | 2,548 |
| 2024 | 2,545 |
| 2025 | 2,528 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Geneva for “Elevation”.
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 700 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Perly-Certoux, 2.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Plan-les-Ouates (12,644 residents), 3.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,048 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Bardonnex
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 | Bardonnex | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.9% | 16.7% | 20.7% | ranked 875 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bardonnex | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,120 | 256,816 | 4,927,050 | ranked 966 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 28.0% | 20.4% | 23.3% | ranked 661 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 19.6% | 20.5% | 25.3% | ranked 1,274 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 66.9% | 43.2% | 69.5% | ranked 1,046 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bardonnex | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 83.5% | 80.7% | 53.5% | ranked 54 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 5.9% | 4.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,600 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 2.5% | 1.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,662 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.7% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,117 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 76 | 8,437 | 329,600 | ranked 1,292 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 518.4 kW | 319.8 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,655 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 19.3 GWh/year | 2,053 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,048 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,631 kWh/inh. | 3,823 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,254 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bardonnex | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 169 | 46,510 | 728,011 | ranked 889 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 180 | 54,549 | 762,757 | ranked 801 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 71.2 | 101.6 | 64.9 | ranked 662 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 67.8% | 71.9% | 65.7% | ranked 702 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.7% | 22.8% | 29.0% | ranked 1,112 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bardonnex | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,026 | 401,982 | 5,679,518 | ranked 807 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 405.9 | 748.4 | 362.9 | ranked 756 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 50.2% | 86.4% | 63.6% | ranked 1,345 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 45.4% | 12.7% | 24.2% | ranked 190 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Bardonnex | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 25.6% | 41.9% | 18.9% | ranked 499 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Bardonnex
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bardonnex?
Bardonnex has 2,528 residents (2025), ranking 835 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Bardonnex?
Bardonnex covers 5.0 km², with a density of 506 people per km².
Is the population of Bardonnex growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bardonnex went from 2,260 to 2,528, a change of +11.9%.
Where is Bardonnex?
Bardonnex is in Geneva. It belongs to Canton de Genève (district). Latitude 46.133, longitude 6.100.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Bardonnex?
In Bardonnex, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 83.5% (2026), ranking 54 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Bardonnex?
In Bardonnex, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 45.4% (2024), ranking 190 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bardonnex?
In Bardonnex, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,262 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bardonnex?
The nearest to Bardonnex are Perly-Certoux (2.7 km), Plan-les-Ouates (3.9 km), Soral (4.6 km), Troinex (4.9 km), Onex (5.6 km).