Postcode area · Lancy · Geneva
1212 Grand-Lancy (Lancy): key figures
1212 Grand-Lancy (postcode area in Lancy) has 19,989 residents in 2025 across 2.7 km², or 7,459 people per km². Population: +27.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 19,989 residents
- 2.7 km²
- 7,459 people/km²
1212 Grand-Lancy in numbers
Population
19,989
ranked 63 of 2,275
+27.3%between 2015 and 2025
2015–2025
Population density
7,459people/km²
ranked 27 of 2,275
Area
2.7km²
ranked 2,804 of 3,168
Share of foreign nationals
39.3%
ranked 145 of 2,040
Dwellings
8,853
ranked 104 of 3,164
Residential buildings
1,151
ranked 341 of 3,160
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946
6.8%
ranked 3,041 of 3,164
Key points
Nationally, 1212 Grand-Lancy ranks No. 63 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 1212 Grand-Lancy over time
Population, 2015–2025
1212 Grand-Lancy had 15,697 residents in 2015 and 19,989 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 15,697 |
| 2020 | 17,359 |
| 2023 | 19,011 |
| 2025 | 19,989 |
All indicators for 1212 Grand-Lancy
Next to the value for 1212 Grand-Lancy: all postcode areas of Lancy, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
1212 Grand-LancyNational medianHover over or tap a bar to see what it shows.
Housing
| Indicator | 1212 Grand-Lancy | Lancy | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 8,853 | – | – | ranked 104 of 3,164 | ||
| Residential buildings (2026) | 1,151 | – | – | ranked 341 of 3,160 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 6.8% | 6.8% | 23.2% | ranked 3,041 of 3,164 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 32.3% | 32.3% | 23.6% | ranked 630 of 3,164 | ||
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 60.4% | 60.4% | 63.5% | ranked 2,342 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 1212 Grand-Lancy | Lancy | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 76.0% | 76.0% | 56.2% | ranked 281 of 3,160 | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.0% | 6.0% | 16.2% | ranked 2,557 of 3,160 | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 2.1% | 2.1% | 13.5% | ranked 2,929 of 3,160 | ||
| District heating (2026) | 12.1% | 12.1% | 5.6% | ranked 298 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 1212 Grand-Lancy | Lancy | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 39.3% | 39.3% | 29.8% | ranked 145 of 2,040 |
Where is 1212 Grand-Lancy?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 1212 Grand-Lancy (Lancy)?
1212 Grand-Lancy has 19,989 residents in 2025. It covers 2.7 km², or 7,459 people per km².
Where is 1212 Grand-Lancy?
1212 Grand-Lancy (postcode area) is part of Lancy, in Geneva.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 1212 Grand-Lancy?
Share of foreign nationals: 39.3% (2025), ranked 145 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 1212 Grand-Lancy?
Dwellings: 8,853 (2026), ranked 104 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.