Corsier (GE): population and statistics
Corsier (GE) has a population of 2,270 (2025) across 2.7 km², or 828 people per km². It ranks 901 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,270 residents
- 2.7 km²
- 828 people/km²
- 427 m
Key points
Among the 45 municipalities in Geneva, Corsier (GE) ranks No. 28 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 85.4% in Corsier (GE), compared with an average of 43.2% in Geneva and 56.9% nationally.
Oil or gas heating systems: 82.5% in Corsier (GE), compared with an average of 80.7% in Geneva and 61.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,295 kWh a year here.
Corsier (GE) in numbers
Where is Corsier (GE)?
Population of Corsier (GE) over time
Corsier (GE) had 2,017 residents in 2015 and 2,270 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,295 |
| 2021 | 2,296 |
| 2022 | 2,267 |
| 2023 | 2,282 |
| 2024 | 2,313 |
| 2025 | 2,270 |
Did you know?
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 384 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Anières, 1.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Collonge-Bellerive (8,655 residents), 2.6 km away.
All indicators for Corsier (GE)
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 | Corsier (GE) | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.6% | 16.7% | 20.7% | ranked 1,105 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Corsier (GE) | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 983 | 256,816 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,062 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 12.7% | 20.4% | 23.3% | ranked 1,479 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 31.8% | 20.5% | 25.3% | ranked 488 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 85.4% | 43.2% | 69.5% | ranked 56 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Corsier (GE) | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 82.5% | 80.7% | 53.5% | ranked 61 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.4% | 4.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,465 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,736 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.1% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 981 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 106 | 8,437 | 329,600 | ranked 1,031 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 513.6 kW | 319.8 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,660 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 16.3 GWh/year | 2,053 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,179 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,167 kWh/inh. | 3,823 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,356 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Corsier (GE) | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 127 | 46,510 | 728,011 | ranked 1,077 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 151 | 54,549 | 762,757 | ranked 918 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 66.5 | 101.6 | 64.9 | ranked 845 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.2% | 71.9% | 65.7% | ranked 852 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 31.1% | 22.8% | 29.0% | ranked 715 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Corsier (GE) | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 398 | 401,982 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,287 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 175.3 | 748.4 | 362.9 | ranked 1,647 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 78.9% | 86.4% | 63.6% | ranked 355 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 9.8% | 12.7% | 24.2% | ranked 1,556 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Corsier (GE) | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 29.6% | 41.9% | 18.9% | ranked 316 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Corsier (GE)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Corsier (GE)?
Corsier (GE) has 2,270 residents (2025), ranking 901 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Corsier (GE)?
Corsier (GE) covers 2.7 km², with a density of 828 people per km².
Is the population of Corsier (GE) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Corsier (GE) went from 2,017 to 2,270, a change of +12.5%.
Where is Corsier (GE)?
Corsier (GE) is in Geneva. It belongs to Canton de Genève (district). Latitude 46.262, longitude 6.228.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Corsier (GE)?
In Corsier (GE), “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 85.4% (2026), ranking 56 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Corsier (GE)?
In Corsier (GE), “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 82.5% (2026), ranking 61 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Corsier (GE)?
In Corsier (GE), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,295 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Corsier (GE)?
The nearest to Corsier (GE) are Anières (1.0 km), Gy (2.1 km), Meinier (2.2 km), Collonge-Bellerive (2.6 km), Hermance (3.7 km).