Dardagny: population and statistics
Dardagny has a population of 1,846 (2025) across 8.6 km², or 215 people per km². It ranks 1,020 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +20.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,846 residents
- 8.6 km²
- 215 people/km²
- 431 m
Key points
Among the 45 municipalities in Geneva, Dardagny ranks No. 30 by population.
Oil or gas heating systems: 85.9% in Dardagny, compared with an average of 80.7% in Geneva and 61.7% nationally.
Share of jobs in services: 33.3% in Dardagny, compared with an average of 86.4% in Geneva and 73.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,282 kWh a year here.
Dardagny in numbers
Where is Dardagny?
Population of Dardagny over time
Dardagny had 1,532 residents in 2015 and 1,846 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,855 |
| 2021 | 1,849 |
| 2022 | 1,799 |
| 2023 | 1,853 |
| 2024 | 1,828 |
| 2025 | 1,846 |
Did you know?
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,204 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Russin, 1.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Satigny (4,811 residents), 3.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,128 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Dardagny
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 | Dardagny | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.4% | 16.7% | 20.7% | ranked 1,130 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dardagny | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 738 | 256,816 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,235 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 30.4% | 20.4% | 23.3% | ranked 577 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 27.2% | 20.5% | 25.3% | ranked 765 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 61.1% | 43.2% | 69.5% | ranked 1,322 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Dardagny | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 85.9% | 80.7% | 53.5% | ranked 26 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 3.5% | 4.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,738 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 4.3% | 1.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,504 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.4% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,316 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 26 | 8,437 | 329,600 | ranked 1,866 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 348.4 kW | 319.8 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,753 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 14.5 GWh/year | 2,053 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,264 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,876 kWh/inh. | 3,823 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,197 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dardagny | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 94 | 46,510 | 728,011 | ranked 1,301 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 86 | 54,549 | 762,757 | ranked 1,258 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 46.6 | 101.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,625 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 54.7% | 71.9% | 65.7% | ranked 1,621 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 32.6% | 22.8% | 29.0% | ranked 603 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dardagny | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 823 | 401,982 | 5,679,518 | ranked 920 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 445.8 | 748.4 | 362.9 | ranked 624 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 33.3% | 86.4% | 63.6% | ranked 1,712 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 46.5% | 12.7% | 24.2% | ranked 172 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Dardagny | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 29.3% | 41.9% | 18.9% | ranked 325 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Dardagny
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dardagny?
Dardagny has 1,846 residents (2025), ranking 1,020 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Dardagny?
Dardagny covers 8.6 km², with a density of 215 people per km².
Is the population of Dardagny growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Dardagny went from 1,532 to 1,846, a change of +20.5%.
Where is Dardagny?
Dardagny is in Geneva. It belongs to Canton de Genève (district). Latitude 46.195, longitude 5.995.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Dardagny?
In Dardagny, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 85.9% (2026), ranking 26 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Dardagny?
In Dardagny, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 33.3% (2024), ranking 1,712 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Dardagny?
In Dardagny, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,282 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Dardagny?
The nearest to Dardagny are Russin (1.5 km), Avully (3.1 km), Cartigny (3.1 km), Aire-la-Ville (3.7 km), Satigny (3.9 km).