Collex-Bossy: population and statistics
Collex-Bossy has a population of 1,673 (2025) across 6.9 km², or 243 people per km². It ranks 1,084 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,673 residents
- 6.9 km²
- 243 people/km²
- 432 m
Key points
Among the 45 municipalities in Geneva, Collex-Bossy ranks No. 32 by population.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 479.9 kW in Collex-Bossy, compared with an average of 319.8 kW in Geneva and 919.4 kW nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 171.5 in Collex-Bossy, compared with an average of 748.4 in Geneva and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,281 kWh a year here.
Collex-Bossy in numbers
Where is Collex-Bossy?
Population of Collex-Bossy over time
Collex-Bossy had 1,665 residents in 2015 and 1,673 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,686 |
| 2021 | 1,704 |
| 2022 | 1,727 |
| 2023 | 1,685 |
| 2024 | 1,666 |
| 2025 | 1,673 |
Did you know?
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 965 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Genthod (2,814 residents), 2.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,124 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Collex-Bossy
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 | Collex-Bossy | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.1% | 16.7% | 20.7% | ranked 1,382 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Collex-Bossy | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 701 | 256,816 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,276 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 25.4% | 20.4% | 23.3% | ranked 784 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 23.7% | 20.5% | 25.3% | ranked 999 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 75.1% | 43.2% | 69.5% | ranked 533 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Collex-Bossy | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 69.0% | 80.7% | 53.5% | ranked 389 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.2% | 4.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,306 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 9.2% | 1.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,112 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.3% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,395 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 76 | 8,437 | 329,600 | ranked 1,292 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 479.9 kW | 319.8 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,686 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 12.3 GWh/year | 2,053 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,398 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,358 kWh/inh. | 3,823 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,316 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Collex-Bossy | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 100 | 46,510 | 728,011 | ranked 1,256 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 103 | 54,549 | 762,757 | ranked 1,138 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 61.6 | 101.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,036 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 61.2% | 71.9% | 65.7% | ranked 1,286 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 37.9% | 22.8% | 29.0% | ranked 241 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Collex-Bossy | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 287 | 401,982 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,442 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 171.5 | 748.4 | 362.9 | ranked 1,656 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 66.2% | 86.4% | 63.6% | ranked 800 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 10.1% | 12.7% | 24.2% | ranked 1,539 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Collex-Bossy | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 32.3% | 41.9% | 18.9% | ranked 216 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Collex-Bossy
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Collex-Bossy?
Collex-Bossy has 1,673 residents (2025), ranking 1,084 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Collex-Bossy?
Collex-Bossy covers 6.9 km², with a density of 243 people per km².
Is the population of Collex-Bossy growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Collex-Bossy went from 1,665 to 1,673, a change of +0.5%.
Where is Collex-Bossy?
Collex-Bossy is in Geneva. It belongs to Canton de Genève (district). Latitude 46.267, longitude 6.117.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Collex-Bossy?
In Collex-Bossy, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 479.9 kW (2026), ranking 1,686 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Collex-Bossy?
In Collex-Bossy, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 171.5 (2024), ranking 1,656 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Collex-Bossy?
In Collex-Bossy, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,281 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Collex-Bossy?
The nearest to Collex-Bossy are Genthod (2.6 km), Bellevue (3.2 km), Pregny-Chambésy (3.4 km), Le Grand-Saconnex (3.7 km), Versoix (4.3 km).