Hermance: population and statistics
Hermance has a population of 1,221 (2025) across 1.4 km², or 848 people per km². It ranks 1,313 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +20.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,221 residents
- 1.4 km²
- 848 people/km²
- 408 m
Key points
Among the 45 municipalities in Geneva, Hermance ranks No. 37 by population.
Oil or gas heating systems: 85.2% in Hermance, compared with an average of 80.7% in Geneva and 61.7% nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 84.1% in Hermance, compared with an average of 43.2% in Geneva and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,296 kWh a year here.
Hermance in numbers
Where is Hermance?
Population of Hermance over time
Hermance had 1,016 residents in 2015 and 1,221 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,073 |
| 2021 | 1,144 |
| 2022 | 1,189 |
| 2023 | 1,236 |
| 2024 | 1,246 |
| 2025 | 1,221 |
Did you know?
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 202 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Anières (2,589 residents), 3.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,184 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Hermance
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 | Hermance | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.5% | 16.7% | 20.7% | ranked 779 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hermance | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 518 | 256,816 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,480 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 36.9% | 20.4% | 23.3% | ranked 360 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 32.4% | 20.5% | 25.3% | ranked 457 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 84.1% | 43.2% | 69.5% | ranked 81 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hermance | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 85.2% | 80.7% | 53.5% | ranked 35 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 4.5% | 4.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,689 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 1.3% | 1.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,752 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.6% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 848 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 32 | 8,437 | 329,600 | ranked 1,800 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 263.6 kW | 319.8 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,773 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 6.5 GWh/year | 2,053 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,807 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,283 kWh/inh. | 3,823 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,644 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hermance | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 67 | 46,510 | 728,011 | ranked 1,531 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 92 | 54,549 | 762,757 | ranked 1,217 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 75.3 | 101.6 | 64.9 | ranked 557 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 65.2% | 71.9% | 65.7% | ranked 946 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 33.7% | 22.8% | 29.0% | ranked 500 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hermance | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 266 | 401,982 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,480 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 217.9 | 748.4 | 362.9 | ranked 1,497 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 84.2% | 86.4% | 63.6% | ranked 204 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 14.3% | 12.7% | 24.2% | ranked 1,380 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Hermance | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 28.7% | 41.9% | 18.9% | ranked 355 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Hermance
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hermance?
Hermance has 1,221 residents (2025), ranking 1,313 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Hermance?
Hermance covers 1.4 km², with a density of 848 people per km².
Is the population of Hermance growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hermance went from 1,016 to 1,221, a change of +20.2%.
Where is Hermance?
Hermance is in Geneva. It belongs to Canton de Genève (district). Latitude 46.294, longitude 6.245.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Hermance?
In Hermance, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 85.2% (2026), ranking 35 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Hermance?
In Hermance, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 84.1% (2026), ranking 81 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hermance?
In Hermance, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,296 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hermance?
The nearest to Hermance are Anières (3.7 km), Corsier (GE) (3.7 km), Tannay (4.8 km), Gy (4.9 km), Coppet (5.3 km).