Cartigny: population and statistics
Cartigny has a population of 1,063 (2025) across 4.4 km², or 243 people per km². It ranks 1,423 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +22.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,063 residents
- 4.4 km²
- 243 people/km²
- 432 m
Key points
Among the 45 municipalities in Geneva, Cartigny ranks No. 39 by population.
District heating: 62.9% in Cartigny, compared with an average of 9.2% in Geneva and 7.3% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 45.0% in Cartigny, compared with an average of 20.4% in Geneva and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,289 kWh a year here.
Cartigny in numbers
Where is Cartigny?
Population of Cartigny over time
Cartigny had 865 residents in 2015 and 1,063 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 971 |
| 2021 | 1,013 |
| 2022 | 1,021 |
| 2023 | 1,046 |
| 2024 | 1,050 |
| 2025 | 1,063 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 613 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Avully (1,758 residents), 1.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,156 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Cartigny
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 | Cartigny | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.8% | 16.7% | 20.7% | ranked 1,426 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cartigny | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 447 | 256,816 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,584 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 45.0% | 20.4% | 23.3% | ranked 178 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 16.1% | 20.5% | 25.3% | ranked 1,461 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 70.2% | 43.2% | 69.5% | ranked 870 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cartigny | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 27.7% | 80.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,672 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 2.0% | 4.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,785 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 3.6% | 1.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,572 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 62.9% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 5 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 34 | 8,437 | 329,600 | ranked 1,759 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 502.8 kW | 319.8 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,667 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 9.2 GWh/year | 2,053 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,604 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,702 kWh/inh. | 3,823 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,035 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cartigny | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 71 | 46,510 | 728,011 | ranked 1,484 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 59 | 54,549 | 762,757 | ranked 1,489 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 55.5 | 101.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,324 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 64.4% | 71.9% | 65.7% | ranked 1,017 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 | Cartigny | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 292 | 401,982 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,433 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 274.7 | 748.4 | 362.9 | ranked 1,269 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 79.5% | 86.4% | 63.6% | ranked 337 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 13.0% | 12.7% | 24.2% | ranked 1,426 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Cartigny | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.6% | 41.9% | 18.9% | ranked 857 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Cartigny
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cartigny?
Cartigny has 1,063 residents (2025), ranking 1,423 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Cartigny?
Cartigny covers 4.4 km², with a density of 243 people per km².
Is the population of Cartigny growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Cartigny went from 865 to 1,063, a change of +22.9%.
Where is Cartigny?
Cartigny is in Geneva. It belongs to Canton de Genève (district). Latitude 46.174, longitude 6.021.
District heating: what is the figure for Cartigny?
In Cartigny, “District heating” stands at 62.9% (2026), ranking 5 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Cartigny?
In Cartigny, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 45.0% (2026), ranking 178 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Cartigny?
In Cartigny, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,289 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Cartigny?
The nearest to Cartigny are Avully (1.9 km), Laconnex (2.0 km), Russin (2.3 km), Aire-la-Ville (2.4 km), Dardagny (3.1 km).