Perly-Certoux: population and statistics
Perly-Certoux has a population of 3,296 (2025) across 2.5 km², or 1,298 people per km². It ranks 673 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,296 residents
- 2.5 km²
- 1,298 people/km²
- 437 m
Key points
Among the 45 municipalities in Geneva, Perly-Certoux ranks No. 22 by population.
Oil or gas heating systems: 92.3% in Perly-Certoux, compared with an average of 80.7% in Geneva and 61.7% nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 48.3% in Perly-Certoux, compared with an average of 43.2% in Geneva and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,277 kWh a year here.
Perly-Certoux in numbers
Where is Perly-Certoux?
Population of Perly-Certoux over time
Perly-Certoux had 3,039 residents in 2015 and 3,296 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,127 |
| 2021 | 3,120 |
| 2022 | 3,141 |
| 2023 | 3,194 |
| 2024 | 3,304 |
| 2025 | 3,296 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Geneva for “Oil or gas heating systems”.
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 356 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.6 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Plan-les-Ouates (12,644 residents), 2.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,108 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Perly-Certoux
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 | Perly-Certoux | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.2% | 16.7% | 20.7% | ranked 1,183 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Perly-Certoux | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,489 | 256,816 | 4,927,050 | ranked 786 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 10.3% | 20.4% | 23.3% | ranked 1,593 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 18.7% | 20.5% | 25.3% | ranked 1,322 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 48.3% | 43.2% | 69.5% | ranked 1,670 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Perly-Certoux | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 92.3% | 80.7% | 53.5% | ranked 2 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 3.6% | 4.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,737 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 0.6% | 1.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,799 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.3% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,375 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 46 | 8,437 | 329,600 | ranked 1,609 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 451.3 kW | 319.8 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,702 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 31.0 GWh/year | 2,053 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 647 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,411 kWh/inh. | 3,823 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 895 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Perly-Certoux | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 261 | 46,510 | 728,011 | ranked 589 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 322 | 54,549 | 762,757 | ranked 470 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 97.7 | 101.6 | 64.9 | ranked 215 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 70.8% | 71.9% | 65.7% | ranked 462 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 23.9% | 22.8% | 29.0% | ranked 1,351 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Perly-Certoux | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,679 | 401,982 | 5,679,518 | ranked 557 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 509.4 | 748.4 | 362.9 | ranked 468 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 66.3% | 86.4% | 63.6% | ranked 795 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 27.5% | 12.7% | 24.2% | ranked 737 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Perly-Certoux | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 25.9% | 41.9% | 18.9% | ranked 488 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Perly-Certoux
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Perly-Certoux?
Perly-Certoux has 3,296 residents (2025), ranking 673 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Perly-Certoux?
Perly-Certoux covers 2.5 km², with a density of 1,298 people per km².
Is the population of Perly-Certoux growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Perly-Certoux went from 3,039 to 3,296, a change of +8.5%.
Where is Perly-Certoux?
Perly-Certoux is in Geneva. It belongs to Canton de Genève (district). Latitude 46.157, longitude 6.091.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Perly-Certoux?
In Perly-Certoux, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 92.3% (2026), ranking 2 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Perly-Certoux?
In Perly-Certoux, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 48.3% (2026), ranking 1,670 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Perly-Certoux?
In Perly-Certoux, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,277 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Perly-Certoux?
The nearest to Perly-Certoux are Plan-les-Ouates (2.3 km), Bardonnex (2.7 km), Bernex (3.0 km), Confignon (3.0 km), Onex (3.1 km).