Genthod: population and statistics
Genthod has a population of 2,814 (2025) across 2.9 km², or 980 people per km². It ranks 764 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,814 residents
- 2.9 km²
- 980 people/km²
- 420 m
Key points
Among the 45 municipalities in Geneva, Genthod ranks No. 24 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 90.3% in Genthod, compared with an average of 43.2% in Geneva and 56.9% nationally.
Oil or gas heating systems: 82.6% in Genthod, compared with an average of 80.7% in Geneva and 61.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,273 kWh a year here.
Genthod in numbers
Where is Genthod?
Population of Genthod over time
Genthod had 2,747 residents in 2015 and 2,814 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,893 |
| 2021 | 2,875 |
| 2022 | 2,884 |
| 2023 | 2,896 |
| 2024 | 2,861 |
| 2025 | 2,814 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Geneva for “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 402 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.2 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Bellevue, 1.9 km away.
All indicators for Genthod
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 | Genthod | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.3% | 16.7% | 20.7% | ranked 985 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Genthod | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,069 | 256,816 | 4,927,050 | ranked 998 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 21.7% | 20.4% | 23.3% | ranked 984 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 24.5% | 20.5% | 25.3% | ranked 950 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 90.3% | 43.2% | 69.5% | ranked 3 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Genthod | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 82.6% | 80.7% | 53.5% | ranked 60 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.4% | 4.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,551 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 3.1% | 1.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,602 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.4% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,316 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 270 | 8,437 | 329,600 | ranked 326 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 944.5 kW | 319.8 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,182 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 18.4 GWh/year | 2,053 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,086 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,532 kWh/inh. | 3,823 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,459 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Genthod | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 124 | 46,510 | 728,011 | ranked 1,098 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) | 53.7 | 101.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,385 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 65.6% | 71.9% | 65.7% | ranked 917 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 31.8% | 22.8% | 29.0% | ranked 661 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Genthod | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 868 | 401,982 | 5,679,518 | ranked 895 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 308.5 | 748.4 | 362.9 | ranked 1,128 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 50.6% | 86.4% | 63.6% | ranked 1,330 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 48.2% | 12.7% | 24.2% | ranked 145 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Genthod | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 34.2% | 41.9% | 18.9% | ranked 168 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Genthod
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Genthod?
Genthod has 2,814 residents (2025), ranking 764 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Genthod?
Genthod covers 2.9 km², with a density of 980 people per km².
Is the population of Genthod growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Genthod went from 2,747 to 2,814, a change of +2.4%.
Where is Genthod?
Genthod is in Geneva. It belongs to Canton de Genève (district). Latitude 46.267, longitude 6.150.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Genthod?
In Genthod, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 90.3% (2026), ranking 3 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Genthod?
In Genthod, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 82.6% (2026), ranking 60 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Genthod?
In Genthod, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,273 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Genthod?
The nearest to Genthod are Bellevue (1.9 km), Versoix (2.3 km), Collex-Bossy (2.6 km), Pregny-Chambésy (2.8 km), Mies (3.9 km).