Collonge-Bellerive: population and statistics
Collonge-Bellerive has a population of 8,655 (2025) across 6.1 km², or 1,414 people per km². It ranks 230 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 8,655 residents
- 6.1 km²
- 1,414 people/km²
- 400 m
Key points
Among the 45 municipalities in Geneva, Collonge-Bellerive ranks No. 15 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 85.9% in Collonge-Bellerive, compared with an average of 43.2% in Geneva and 56.9% nationally.
Wood heating systems: 1.1% in Collonge-Bellerive, compared with an average of 1.5% in Geneva and 9.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,293 kWh a year here.
Collonge-Bellerive in numbers
Where is Collonge-Bellerive?
Population of Collonge-Bellerive over time
Collonge-Bellerive had 7,998 residents in 2015 and 8,655 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,445 |
| 2021 | 8,540 |
| 2022 | 8,496 |
| 2023 | 8,630 |
| 2024 | 8,643 |
| 2025 | 8,655 |
Did you know?
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Wood heating systems”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Entities listed in the commercial register”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 857 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Anières, 2.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Versoix (14,060 residents), 4.5 km away.
All indicators for Collonge-Bellerive
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 | Collonge-Bellerive | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.5% | 16.7% | 20.7% | ranked 1,119 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Collonge-Bellerive | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,507 | 256,816 | 4,927,050 | ranked 309 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 12.4% | 20.4% | 23.3% | ranked 1,494 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 35.8% | 20.5% | 25.3% | ranked 306 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 85.9% | 43.2% | 69.5% | ranked 44 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Collonge-Bellerive | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 80.0% | 80.7% | 53.5% | ranked 96 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.7% | 4.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,271 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,773 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.9% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 791 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 543 | 8,437 | 329,600 | ranked 71 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 653.0 kW | 319.8 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,530 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 61.3 GWh/year | 2,053 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 229 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,086 kWh/inh. | 3,823 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,369 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Collonge-Bellerive | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 778 | 46,510 | 728,011 | ranked 166 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 1,015 | 54,549 | 762,757 | ranked 128 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 117.3 | 101.6 | 64.9 | ranked 107 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 73.9% | 71.9% | 65.7% | ranked 257 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 22.1% | 22.8% | 29.0% | ranked 1,474 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Collonge-Bellerive | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 4,787 | 401,982 | 5,679,518 | ranked 201 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 553.1 | 748.4 | 362.9 | ranked 387 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 81.3% | 86.4% | 63.6% | ranked 288 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 17.6% | 12.7% | 24.2% | ranked 1,220 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Collonge-Bellerive | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 29.0% | 41.9% | 18.9% | ranked 335 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Collonge-Bellerive
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Collonge-Bellerive?
Collonge-Bellerive has 8,655 residents (2025), ranking 230 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Collonge-Bellerive?
Collonge-Bellerive covers 6.1 km², with a density of 1,414 people per km².
Is the population of Collonge-Bellerive growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Collonge-Bellerive went from 7,998 to 8,655, a change of +8.2%.
Where is Collonge-Bellerive?
Collonge-Bellerive is in Geneva. It belongs to Canton de Genève (district). Latitude 46.250, longitude 6.200.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Collonge-Bellerive?
In Collonge-Bellerive, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 85.9% (2026), ranking 44 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Collonge-Bellerive?
In Collonge-Bellerive, “Wood heating systems” stands at 1.1% (2026), ranking 1,773 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Collonge-Bellerive?
In Collonge-Bellerive, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,293 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Collonge-Bellerive?
The nearest to Collonge-Bellerive are Anières (2.3 km), Corsier (GE) (2.6 km), Meinier (2.8 km), Choulex (3.2 km), Vandoeuvres (3.7 km).