Chêne-Bourg: population and statistics
Chêne-Bourg has a population of 9,747 (2025) across 1.3 km², or 7,615 people per km². It ranks 189 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +15.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 9,747 residents
- 1.3 km²
- 7,615 people/km²
- 420 m
Key points
Among the 45 municipalities in Geneva, Chêne-Bourg ranks No. 14 by population.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 2,744 kWh/inh. in Chêne-Bourg, compared with an average of 3,823 kWh/inh. in Geneva and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 41.5% in Chêne-Bourg, compared with an average of 41.9% in Geneva and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,287 kWh a year here.
Chêne-Bourg in numbers
Where is Chêne-Bourg?
Population of Chêne-Bourg over time
Chêne-Bourg had 8,472 residents in 2015 and 9,747 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,791 |
| 2021 | 8,884 |
| 2022 | 8,836 |
| 2023 | 9,450 |
| 2024 | 9,578 |
| 2025 | 9,747 |
Did you know?
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 179 football pitches.
- Its population density is 32.8 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Thônex (16,940 residents), 1.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,148 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Chêne-Bourg
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-Bourg | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.5% | 16.7% | 20.7% | ranked 1,587 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Chêne-Bourg | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 4,496 | 256,816 | 4,927,050 | ranked 231 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 15.4% | 20.4% | 23.3% | ranked 1,335 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 21.0% | 20.5% | 25.3% | ranked 1,182 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 53.2% | 43.2% | 69.5% | ranked 1,589 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Chêne-Bourg | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 82.4% | 80.7% | 53.5% | ranked 62 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.1% | 4.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,487 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,768 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.4% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 587 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 135 | 8,437 | 329,600 | ranked 827 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 184.6 kW | 319.8 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,791 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 26.8 GWh/year | 2,053 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 774 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 2,744 kWh/inh. | 3,823 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,803 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Chêne-Bourg | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 750 | 46,510 | 728,011 | ranked 169 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 777 | 54,549 | 762,757 | ranked 178 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 79.7 | 101.6 | 64.9 | ranked 451 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 65.5% | 71.9% | 65.7% | ranked 925 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.1% | 22.8% | 29.0% | ranked 811 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Chêne-Bourg | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 3,166 | 401,982 | 5,679,518 | ranked 315 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 324.8 | 748.4 | 362.9 | ranked 1,057 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 71.4% | 86.4% | 63.6% | ranked 608 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 28.4% | 12.7% | 24.2% | ranked 691 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Chêne-Bourg | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 41.5% | 41.9% | 18.9% | ranked 59 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Chêne-Bourg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chêne-Bourg?
Chêne-Bourg has 9,747 residents (2025), ranking 189 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Chêne-Bourg?
Chêne-Bourg covers 1.3 km², with a density of 7,615 people per km².
Is the population of Chêne-Bourg growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Chêne-Bourg went from 8,472 to 9,747, a change of +15.0%.
Where is Chêne-Bourg?
Chêne-Bourg is in Geneva. It belongs to Canton de Genève (district). Latitude 46.197, longitude 6.197.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Chêne-Bourg?
In Chêne-Bourg, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 2,744 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 1,803 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Chêne-Bourg?
In Chêne-Bourg, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 41.5% (2025), ranking 59 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Chêne-Bourg?
In Chêne-Bourg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,287 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Chêne-Bourg?
The nearest to Chêne-Bourg are Thônex (1.5 km), Chêne-Bougeries (1.9 km), Vandoeuvres (2.2 km), Cologny (2.4 km), Puplinge (3.1 km).