Chancy: population and statistics
Chancy has a population of 1,653 (2025) across 5.4 km², or 307 people per km². It ranks 1,093 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,653 residents
- 5.4 km²
- 307 people/km²
- 360 m
Key points
Among the 45 municipalities in Geneva, Chancy ranks No. 33 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 12.3% in Chancy, compared with an average of 16.7% in Geneva and 19.8% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 102.8 in Chancy, compared with an average of 748.4 in Geneva and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,279 kWh a year here.
Chancy in numbers
Where is Chancy?
Population of Chancy over time
Chancy had 1,598 residents in 2015 and 1,653 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,708 |
| 2021 | 1,688 |
| 2022 | 1,671 |
| 2023 | 1,651 |
| 2024 | 1,664 |
| 2025 | 1,653 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Geneva for “Wood heating systems”.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 754 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Avusy, 0.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bernex (11,134 residents), 7.7 km away.
All indicators for Chancy
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 | Chancy | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 12.3% | 16.7% | 20.7% | ranked 1,801 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Chancy | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 639 | 256,816 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,343 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 19.9% | 20.4% | 23.3% | ranked 1,066 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 37.7% | 20.5% | 25.3% | ranked 226 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 70.3% | 43.2% | 69.5% | ranked 861 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Chancy | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 52.5% | 80.7% | 53.5% | ranked 948 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 2.5% | 4.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,777 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 16.8% | 1.5% | 12.4% | ranked 675 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 16.0% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 128 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 46 | 8,437 | 329,600 | ranked 1,609 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 400.3 kW | 319.8 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,734 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 9.2 GWh/year | 2,053 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,605 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,590 kWh/inh. | 3,823 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,592 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Chancy | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 79 | 46,510 | 728,011 | ranked 1,418 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 61 | 54,549 | 762,757 | ranked 1,475 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.9 | 101.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,785 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 59.0% | 71.9% | 65.7% | ranked 1,434 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 36.1% | 22.8% | 29.0% | ranked 323 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Chancy | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 170 | 401,982 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,694 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 102.8 | 748.4 | 362.9 | ranked 1,796 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 78.2% | 86.4% | 63.6% | ranked 377 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 11.2% | 12.7% | 24.2% | ranked 1,505 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Chancy | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 23.0% | 41.9% | 18.9% | ranked 626 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Chancy
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chancy?
Chancy has 1,653 residents (2025), ranking 1,093 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Chancy?
Chancy covers 5.4 km², with a density of 307 people per km².
Is the population of Chancy growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Chancy went from 1,598 to 1,653, a change of +3.4%.
Where is Chancy?
Chancy is in Geneva. It belongs to Canton de Genève (district). Latitude 46.148, longitude 5.979.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Chancy?
In Chancy, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 12.3% (2025), ranking 1,801 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Chancy?
In Chancy, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 102.8 (2024), ranking 1,796 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Chancy?
In Chancy, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,279 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Chancy?
The nearest to Chancy are Avusy (0.4 km), Avully (2.7 km), Cartigny (4.4 km), Laconnex (4.4 km), Soral (4.9 km).