Carouge (GE): population and statistics
Carouge (GE) has a population of 22,783 (2025) across 2.6 km², or 8,597 people per km². It ranks 44 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 22,783 residents
- 2.6 km²
- 8,597 people/km²
- 388 m
Key points
Among the 45 municipalities in Geneva, Carouge (GE) ranks No. 5 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 22.0% in Carouge (GE), compared with an average of 43.2% in Geneva and 56.9% nationally.
Oil or gas heating systems: 89.2% in Carouge (GE), compared with an average of 80.7% in Geneva and 61.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,269 kWh a year here.
Carouge (GE) in numbers
Where is Carouge (GE)?
Population of Carouge (GE) over time
Carouge (GE) had 21,342 residents in 2015 and 22,783 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 22,536 |
| 2021 | 22,305 |
| 2022 | 22,164 |
| 2023 | 22,311 |
| 2024 | 22,488 |
| 2025 | 22,783 |
Did you know?
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 371 football pitches.
- Its population density is 37.0 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lancy (37,520 residents), 2.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,076 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Carouge (GE)
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 | Carouge (GE) | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.0% | 16.7% | 20.7% | ranked 1,632 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Carouge (GE) | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 11,591 | 256,816 | 4,927,050 | ranked 48 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 19.1% | 20.4% | 23.3% | ranked 1,119 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 23.4% | 20.5% | 25.3% | ranked 1,016 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 22.0% | 43.2% | 69.5% | ranked 1,800 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Carouge (GE) | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 89.2% | 80.7% | 53.5% | ranked 6 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 1.4% | 4.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,801 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 0.6% | 1.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,797 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 6.9% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 360 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 95 | 8,437 | 329,600 | ranked 1,128 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 183.1 kW | 319.8 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,792 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 79.5 GWh/year | 2,053 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 150 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 3,488 kWh/inh. | 3,823 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,780 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Carouge (GE) | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 3,041 | 46,510 | 728,011 | ranked 20 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 3,515 | 54,549 | 762,757 | ranked 19 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 154.3 | 101.6 | 64.9 | ranked 38 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 74.2% | 71.9% | 65.7% | ranked 231 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 20.8% | 22.8% | 29.0% | ranked 1,559 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Carouge (GE) | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 27,046 | 401,982 | 5,679,518 | ranked 25 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1,187 | 748.4 | 362.9 | ranked 54 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 86.2% | 86.4% | 63.6% | ranked 159 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 13.7% | 12.7% | 24.2% | ranked 1,399 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Carouge (GE) | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 37.0% | 41.9% | 18.9% | ranked 111 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Carouge (GE)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Carouge (GE)?
Carouge (GE) has 22,783 residents (2025), ranking 44 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Carouge (GE)?
Carouge (GE) covers 2.6 km², with a density of 8,597 people per km².
Is the population of Carouge (GE) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Carouge (GE) went from 21,342 to 22,783, a change of +6.8%.
Where is Carouge (GE)?
Carouge (GE) is in Geneva. It belongs to Canton de Genève (district). Latitude 46.182, longitude 6.140.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Carouge (GE)?
In Carouge (GE), “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 22.0% (2026), ranking 1,800 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Carouge (GE)?
In Carouge (GE), “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 89.2% (2026), ranking 6 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Carouge (GE)?
In Carouge (GE), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,269 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Carouge (GE)?
The nearest to Carouge (GE) are Lancy (2.1 km), Troinex (2.1 km), Geneva (2.2 km), Plan-les-Ouates (2.5 km), Onex (3.1 km).