Gy: population and statistics
Gy has a population of 582 (2025) across 3.3 km², or 177 people per km². It ranks 1,737 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 582 residents
- 3.3 km²
- 177 people/km²
- 449 m
Key points
Among the 45 municipalities in Geneva, Gy ranks No. 44 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Gy, compared with an average of 9.2% in Geneva and 7.3% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 43.0% in Gy, compared with an average of 20.5% in Geneva and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,259 kWh a year here.
Gy in numbers
Where is Gy?
Population of Gy over time
Gy had 508 residents in 2015 and 582 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 473 |
| 2021 | 474 |
| 2022 | 499 |
| 2023 | 550 |
| 2024 | 553 |
| 2025 | 582 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 459 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Meinier (2,108 residents), 1.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,036 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Gy
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 | Gy | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.2% | 16.7% | 20.7% | ranked 1,361 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gy | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 256 | 256,816 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,845 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 26.9% | 20.4% | 23.3% | ranked 709 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 43.0% | 20.5% | 25.3% | ranked 90 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 78.3% | 43.2% | 69.5% | ranked 313 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gy | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 75.6% | 80.7% | 53.5% | ranked 195 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.0% | 4.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,130 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 6.3% | 1.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,340 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 30 | 8,437 | 329,600 | ranked 1,827 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 589.6 kW | 319.8 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,597 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 5.4 GWh/year | 2,053 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,884 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,261 kWh/inh. | 3,823 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 924 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gy | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 53 | 46,510 | 728,011 | ranked 1,670 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 52 | 54,549 | 762,757 | ranked 1,563 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 89.3 | 101.6 | 64.9 | ranked 302 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 67.3% | 71.9% | 65.7% | ranked 748 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.8% | 22.8% | 29.0% | ranked 915 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gy | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 133 | 401,982 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,783 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 228.5 | 748.4 | 362.9 | ranked 1,452 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 48.9% | 86.4% | 63.6% | ranked 1,387 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 20.3% | 12.7% | 24.2% | ranked 1,080 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Gy | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.8% | 41.9% | 18.9% | ranked 839 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Gy
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gy?
Gy has 582 residents (2025), ranking 1,737 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Gy?
Gy covers 3.3 km², with a density of 177 people per km².
Is the population of Gy growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Gy went from 508 to 582, a change of +14.6%.
Where is Gy?
Gy is in Geneva. It belongs to Canton de Genève (district). Latitude 46.250, longitude 6.250.
District heating: what is the figure for Gy?
In Gy, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Gy?
In Gy, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 43.0% (2026), ranking 90 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gy?
In Gy, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,259 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gy?
The nearest to Gy are Meinier (1.4 km), Corsier (GE) (2.1 km), Jussy (2.7 km), Anières (3.2 km), Choulex (3.3 km).