1227 Carouge GE (Carouge (GE)): key figures
1227 Carouge GE (postcode area in Carouge (GE)) has 26,845 residents in 2025 across 3.6 km², or 7,478 people per km². Population: +4.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 26,845 residents
- 3.6 km²
- 7,478 people/km²
1227 Carouge GE in numbers
Key points
Nationally, 1227 Carouge GE ranks No. 25 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 1227 Carouge GE over time
1227 Carouge GE had 25,695 residents in 2015 and 26,845 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 25,695 |
| 2020 | 26,611 |
| 2023 | 26,086 |
| 2025 | 26,845 |
All indicators for 1227 Carouge GE
Next to the value for 1227 Carouge GE: all postcode areas of Carouge (GE), then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 1227 Carouge GE | Carouge (GE) | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 15,019 | – | – | ranked 23 of 3,164 | ||
| Residential buildings (2026) | 1,194 | – | – | ranked 319 of 3,160 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 21.6% | 21.6% | 23.2% | ranked 2,020 of 3,164 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 23.4% | 23.4% | 23.6% | ranked 1,391 of 3,164 | ||
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 19.7% | 19.7% | 63.5% | ranked 3,123 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 1227 Carouge GE | Carouge (GE) | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 89.3% | 89.3% | 56.2% | ranked 21 of 3,160 | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 1.3% | 1.3% | 16.2% | ranked 3,076 of 3,160 | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 0.5% | 0.5% | 13.5% | ranked 3,126 of 3,160 | ||
| District heating (2026) | 7.1% | 7.1% | 5.6% | ranked 514 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 1227 Carouge GE | Carouge (GE) | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 40.0% | 40.0% | 29.8% | ranked 131 of 2,040 |
Where is 1227 Carouge GE?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 1227 Carouge GE (Carouge (GE))?
1227 Carouge GE has 26,845 residents in 2025. It covers 3.6 km², or 7,478 people per km².
Where is 1227 Carouge GE?
1227 Carouge GE (postcode area) is part of Carouge (GE), in Geneva.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 1227 Carouge GE?
Share of foreign nationals: 40.0% (2025), ranked 131 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 1227 Carouge GE?
Dwellings: 15,019 (2026), ranked 23 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.