Choulex: population and statistics
Choulex has a population of 1,232 (2025) across 3.9 km², or 315 people per km². It ranks 1,305 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,232 residents
- 3.9 km²
- 315 people/km²
- 451 m
Key points
Among the 45 municipalities in Geneva, Choulex ranks No. 36 by population.
Oil or gas heating systems: 78.0% in Choulex, compared with an average of 80.7% in Geneva and 61.7% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 170.5 in Choulex, compared with an average of 748.4 in Geneva and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,292 kWh a year here.
Choulex in numbers
Where is Choulex?
Population of Choulex over time
Choulex had 1,139 residents in 2015 and 1,232 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,182 |
| 2021 | 1,191 |
| 2022 | 1,222 |
| 2023 | 1,247 |
| 2024 | 1,232 |
| 2025 | 1,232 |
Did you know?
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 548 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Puplinge (2,702 residents), 1.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,168 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Choulex
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 | Choulex | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.1% | 16.7% | 20.7% | ranked 681 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Choulex | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 557 | 256,816 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,426 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 35.9% | 20.4% | 23.3% | ranked 388 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 20.1% | 20.5% | 25.3% | ranked 1,237 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 73.2% | 43.2% | 69.5% | ranked 666 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Choulex | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 78.0% | 80.7% | 53.5% | ranked 136 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.0% | 4.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,579 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 4.6% | 1.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,478 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.7% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,126 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 50 | 8,437 | 329,600 | ranked 1,561 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 549.3 kW | 319.8 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,631 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 10.6 GWh/year | 2,053 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,514 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,580 kWh/inh. | 3,823 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,057 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Choulex | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 106 | 46,510 | 728,011 | ranked 1,210 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 100 | 54,549 | 762,757 | ranked 1,160 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 81.2 | 101.6 | 64.9 | ranked 422 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 65.0% | 71.9% | 65.7% | ranked 961 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 29.0% | 22.8% | 29.0% | ranked 897 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Choulex | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 210 | 401,982 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,593 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 170.5 | 748.4 | 362.9 | ranked 1,660 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 66.2% | 86.4% | 63.6% | ranked 801 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 14.8% | 12.7% | 24.2% | ranked 1,362 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Choulex | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 20.6% | 41.9% | 18.9% | ranked 766 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Choulex
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Choulex?
Choulex has 1,232 residents (2025), ranking 1,305 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Choulex?
Choulex covers 3.9 km², with a density of 315 people per km².
Is the population of Choulex growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Choulex went from 1,139 to 1,232, a change of +8.2%.
Where is Choulex?
Choulex is in Geneva. It belongs to Canton de Genève (district). Latitude 46.226, longitude 6.224.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Choulex?
In Choulex, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 78.0% (2026), ranking 136 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Choulex?
In Choulex, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 170.5 (2024), ranking 1,660 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Choulex?
In Choulex, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,292 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Choulex?
The nearest to Choulex are Puplinge (1.8 km), Meinier (2.1 km), Vandoeuvres (2.1 km), Presinge (2.5 km), Thônex (3.0 km).