Le Grand-Saconnex: population and statistics
Le Grand-Saconnex has a population of 12,775 (2025) across 4.4 km², or 2,917 people per km². It ranks 123 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 12,775 residents
- 4.4 km²
- 2,917 people/km²
- 434 m
Key points
Among the 45 municipalities in Geneva, Le Grand-Saconnex ranks No. 10 by population.
Share of jobs in services: 98.6% in Le Grand-Saconnex, compared with an average of 86.4% in Geneva and 73.4% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 44.5% in Le Grand-Saconnex, compared with an average of 41.9% in Geneva and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,277 kWh a year here.
Le Grand-Saconnex in numbers
Where is Le Grand-Saconnex?
Population of Le Grand-Saconnex over time
Le Grand-Saconnex had 12,107 residents in 2015 and 12,775 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 12,378 |
| 2021 | 12,496 |
| 2022 | 12,607 |
| 2023 | 12,806 |
| 2024 | 13,062 |
| 2025 | 12,775 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Geneva for “Share of jobs in services”.
- “Share of jobs in services”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 613 football pitches.
- Its population density is 12.6 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Pregny-Chambésy, 2.3 km away.
All indicators for Le Grand-Saconnex
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 | Le Grand-Saconnex | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.0% | 16.7% | 20.7% | ranked 1,630 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Le Grand-Saconnex | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 5,459 | 256,816 | 4,927,050 | ranked 172 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 7.4% | 20.4% | 23.3% | ranked 1,709 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 29.1% | 20.5% | 25.3% | ranked 661 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 68.4% | 43.2% | 69.5% | ranked 970 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Le Grand-Saconnex | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 76.3% | 80.7% | 53.5% | ranked 174 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 5.5% | 4.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,633 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 2.3% | 1.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,669 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 9.6% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 249 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 208 | 8,437 | 329,600 | ranked 487 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 759.0 kW | 319.8 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,410 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 72.6 GWh/year | 2,053 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 170 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,681 kWh/inh. | 3,823 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,577 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Le Grand-Saconnex | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 811 | 46,510 | 728,011 | ranked 155 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 784 | 54,549 | 762,757 | ranked 175 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 61.4 | 101.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,046 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.5% | 71.9% | 65.7% | ranked 839 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 23.5% | 22.8% | 29.0% | ranked 1,380 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Le Grand-Saconnex | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 12,358 | 401,982 | 5,679,518 | ranked 71 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 967.4 | 748.4 | 362.9 | ranked 85 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 98.6% | 86.4% | 63.6% | ranked 1 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 1.4% | 12.7% | 24.2% | ranked 1,773 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Le Grand-Saconnex | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 44.5% | 41.9% | 18.9% | ranked 42 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Le Grand-Saconnex
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Le Grand-Saconnex?
Le Grand-Saconnex has 12,775 residents (2025), ranking 123 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Le Grand-Saconnex?
Le Grand-Saconnex covers 4.4 km², with a density of 2,917 people per km².
Is the population of Le Grand-Saconnex growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Le Grand-Saconnex went from 12,107 to 12,775, a change of +5.5%.
Where is Le Grand-Saconnex?
Le Grand-Saconnex is in Geneva. It belongs to Canton de Genève (district). Latitude 46.233, longitude 6.117.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Le Grand-Saconnex?
In Le Grand-Saconnex, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 98.6% (2024), ranking 1 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Le Grand-Saconnex?
In Le Grand-Saconnex, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 44.5% (2025), ranking 42 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Le Grand-Saconnex?
In Le Grand-Saconnex, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,277 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Le Grand-Saconnex?
The nearest to Le Grand-Saconnex are Pregny-Chambésy (2.3 km), Meyrin (2.9 km), Bellevue (3.2 km), Collex-Bossy (3.7 km), Vernier (3.9 km).