Chêne-Bougeries: population and statistics
Chêne-Bougeries has a population of 14,947 (2025) across 4.1 km², or 3,610 people per km². It ranks 97 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +33.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 14,947 residents
- 4.1 km²
- 3,610 people/km²
- 399 m
Key points
Among the 45 municipalities in Geneva, Chêne-Bougeries ranks No. 8 by population.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 240.4 kW in Chêne-Bougeries, compared with an average of 319.8 kW in Geneva and 919.4 kW nationally.
Share of jobs in services: 94.3% in Chêne-Bougeries, compared with an average of 86.4% in Geneva and 73.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,278 kWh a year here.
Chêne-Bougeries in numbers
Where is Chêne-Bougeries?
Population of Chêne-Bougeries over time
Chêne-Bougeries had 11,222 residents in 2015 and 14,947 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 12,621 |
| 2021 | 13,109 |
| 2022 | 13,261 |
| 2023 | 13,876 |
| 2024 | 14,342 |
| 2025 | 14,947 |
Did you know?
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 580 football pitches.
- Its population density is 15.5 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Veyrier, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Geneva (211,152 residents), 3.2 km away.
All indicators for Chêne-Bougeries
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 | Chêne-Bougeries | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.7% | 16.7% | 20.7% | ranked 1,281 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Chêne-Bougeries | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 6,495 | 256,816 | 4,927,050 | ranked 128 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 15.8% | 20.4% | 23.3% | ranked 1,316 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 31.8% | 20.5% | 25.3% | ranked 491 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 74.0% | 43.2% | 69.5% | ranked 608 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Chêne-Bougeries | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 82.2% | 80.7% | 53.5% | ranked 67 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.8% | 4.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,519 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 1.3% | 1.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,755 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 5.5% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 429 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 328 | 8,437 | 329,600 | ranked 237 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 240.4 kW | 319.8 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,779 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 47.5 GWh/year | 2,053 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 360 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 3,179 kWh/inh. | 3,823 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,793 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Chêne-Bougeries | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 791 | 46,510 | 728,011 | ranked 160 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 887 | 54,549 | 762,757 | ranked 147 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 59.3 | 101.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,147 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 72.2% | 71.9% | 65.7% | ranked 362 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 23.1% | 22.8% | 29.0% | ranked 1,414 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Chêne-Bougeries | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 5,422 | 401,982 | 5,679,518 | ranked 175 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 362.7 | 748.4 | 362.9 | ranked 906 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 94.3% | 86.4% | 63.6% | ranked 30 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 5.7% | 12.7% | 24.2% | ranked 1,708 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Chêne-Bougeries | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 36.1% | 41.9% | 18.9% | ranked 131 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Chêne-Bougeries
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chêne-Bougeries?
Chêne-Bougeries has 14,947 residents (2025), ranking 97 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Chêne-Bougeries?
Chêne-Bougeries covers 4.1 km², with a density of 3,610 people per km².
Is the population of Chêne-Bougeries growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Chêne-Bougeries went from 11,222 to 14,947, a change of +33.2%.
Where is Chêne-Bougeries?
Chêne-Bougeries is in Geneva. It belongs to Canton de Genève (district). Latitude 46.183, longitude 6.183.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Chêne-Bougeries?
In Chêne-Bougeries, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 240.4 kW (2026), ranking 1,779 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Chêne-Bougeries?
In Chêne-Bougeries, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 94.3% (2024), ranking 30 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Chêne-Bougeries?
In Chêne-Bougeries, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,278 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Chêne-Bougeries?
The nearest to Chêne-Bougeries are Veyrier (1.9 km), Chêne-Bourg (1.9 km), Geneva (3.2 km), Thônex (3.2 km), Carouge (GE) (3.3 km).