Geneva: population and statistics
Geneva has a population of 211,152 (2025) across 15.9 km², or 13,263 people per km². It ranks 2 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 211,152 residents
- 15.9 km²
- 13,263 people/km²
- 403 m
Key points
Among the 45 municipalities in Geneva, Geneva ranks No. 1 by population.
Oil or gas heating systems: 88.8% in Geneva, compared with an average of 80.7% in Geneva and 61.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,292 kWh a year here.
Geneva in numbers
Where is Geneva?
Population of Geneva over time
Geneva had 198,072 residents in 2015 and 211,152 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 203,856 |
| 2021 | 203,401 |
| 2022 | 203,840 |
| 2023 | 206,635 |
| 2024 | 209,061 |
| 2025 | 211,152 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Geneva for “Population”.
- Number 1 in Geneva for “Population density”.
- “Dwellings”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,230 football pitches.
- Its population density is 57.1 times the national average.
All indicators for Geneva
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 | Geneva | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.0% | 16.7% | 20.7% | ranked 1,623 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Geneva | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 115,386 | 256,816 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 34.1% | 20.4% | 23.3% | ranked 447 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 9.6% | 20.5% | 25.3% | ranked 1,695 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 11.3% | 43.2% | 69.5% | ranked 1,806 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Geneva | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 88.8% | 80.7% | 53.5% | ranked 9 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 1.4% | 4.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,802 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 0.6% | 1.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,796 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 7.7% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 315 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 468 | 8,437 | 329,600 | ranked 96 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 85.3 kW | 319.8 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,803 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 420.2 GWh/year | 2,053 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 6 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 1,990 kWh/inh. | 3,823 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,809 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Geneva | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 24,520 | 46,510 | 728,011 | ranked 2 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 30,067 | 54,549 | 762,757 | ranked 2 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 142.4 | 101.6 | 64.9 | ranked 53 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 77.7% | 71.9% | 65.7% | ranked 98 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 17.3% | 22.8% | 29.0% | ranked 1,703 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Geneva | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 194,744 | 401,982 | 5,679,518 | ranked 4 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 922.3 | 748.4 | 362.9 | ranked 98 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 94.6% | 86.4% | 63.6% | ranked 25 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 5.4% | 12.7% | 24.2% | ranked 1,715 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Geneva | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 50.6% | 41.9% | 18.9% | ranked 12 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Geneva
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Geneva?
Geneva has 211,152 residents (2025), ranking 2 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Geneva?
Geneva covers 15.9 km², with a density of 13,263 people per km².
Is the population of Geneva growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Geneva went from 198,072 to 211,152, a change of +6.6%.
Where is Geneva?
Geneva is in Geneva. It belongs to Canton de Genève (district). Latitude 46.200, longitude 6.150.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Geneva?
In Geneva, “Dwellings” stands at 115,386 (2026), ranking 2 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Geneva?
In Geneva, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 88.8% (2026), ranking 9 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Geneva?
In Geneva, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,292 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Geneva?
The nearest to Geneva are Carouge (GE) (2.2 km), Lancy (2.9 km), Cologny (3.2 km), Chêne-Bougeries (3.2 km), Chêne-Bourg (3.6 km).