Bellevue: population and statistics
Bellevue has a population of 4,111 (2025) across 4.3 km², or 945 people per km². It ranks 543 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +26.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,111 residents
- 4.3 km²
- 945 people/km²
- 387 m
Key points
Among the 45 municipalities in Geneva, Bellevue ranks No. 20 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 63.2% in Bellevue, compared with an average of 20.5% in Geneva and 24.6% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 13.0% in Bellevue, compared with an average of 16.7% in Geneva and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,293 kWh a year here.
Bellevue in numbers
Where is Bellevue?
Population of Bellevue over time
Bellevue had 3,260 residents in 2015 and 4,111 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,467 |
| 2021 | 3,548 |
| 2022 | 4,075 |
| 2023 | 4,104 |
| 2024 | 4,105 |
| 2025 | 4,111 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Geneva for “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 609 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Pregny-Chambésy, 1.0 km away.
All indicators for Bellevue
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 | Bellevue | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 13.0% | 16.7% | 20.7% | ranked 1,794 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bellevue | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,673 | 256,816 | 4,927,050 | ranked 713 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 7.5% | 20.4% | 23.3% | ranked 1,707 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 63.2% | 20.5% | 25.3% | ranked 1 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 79.6% | 43.2% | 69.5% | ranked 241 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bellevue | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 77.7% | 80.7% | 53.5% | ranked 146 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 4.2% | 4.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,712 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 1.9% | 1.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,704 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 5.3% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 442 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 201 | 8,437 | 329,600 | ranked 509 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 688.6 kW | 319.8 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,484 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 19.7 GWh/year | 2,053 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,024 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 4,794 kWh/inh. | 3,823 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,703 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bellevue | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 171 | 46,510 | 728,011 | ranked 881 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 237 | 54,549 | 762,757 | ranked 644 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.7 | 101.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,221 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 65.0% | 71.9% | 65.7% | ranked 961 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 29.5% | 22.8% | 29.0% | ranked 857 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bellevue | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,552 | 401,982 | 5,679,518 | ranked 599 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 377.5 | 748.4 | 362.9 | ranked 853 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 93.8% | 86.4% | 63.6% | ranked 33 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 5.8% | 12.7% | 24.2% | ranked 1,705 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Bellevue | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 39.3% | 41.9% | 18.9% | ranked 85 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Bellevue
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bellevue?
Bellevue has 4,111 residents (2025), ranking 543 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Bellevue?
Bellevue covers 4.3 km², with a density of 945 people per km².
Is the population of Bellevue growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bellevue went from 3,260 to 4,111, a change of +26.1%.
Where is Bellevue?
Bellevue is in Geneva. It belongs to Canton de Genève (district). Latitude 46.250, longitude 6.150.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Bellevue?
In Bellevue, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 63.2% (2026), ranking 1 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Bellevue?
In Bellevue, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 13.0% (2025), ranking 1,794 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bellevue?
In Bellevue, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,293 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bellevue?
The nearest to Bellevue are Pregny-Chambésy (1.0 km), Genthod (1.9 km), Collex-Bossy (3.2 km), Le Grand-Saconnex (3.2 km), Collonge-Bellerive (3.8 km).