Plan-les-Ouates: population and statistics
Plan-les-Ouates has a population of 12,644 (2025) across 5.8 km², or 2,161 people per km². It ranks 126 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +22.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 12,644 residents
- 5.8 km²
- 2,161 people/km²
- 420 m
Key points
Among the 45 municipalities in Geneva, Plan-les-Ouates ranks No. 11 by population.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,700 in Plan-les-Ouates, compared with an average of 748.4 in Geneva and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,268 kWh a year here.
Plan-les-Ouates in numbers
Where is Plan-les-Ouates?
Population of Plan-les-Ouates over time
Plan-les-Ouates had 10,344 residents in 2015 and 12,644 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 10,601 |
| 2021 | 11,751 |
| 2022 | 12,088 |
| 2023 | 12,221 |
| 2024 | 12,186 |
| 2025 | 12,644 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Entities listed in the commercial register”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 819 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.3 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Onex (19,101 residents), 2.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,072 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Plan-les-Ouates
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 | Plan-les-Ouates | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.3% | 16.7% | 20.7% | ranked 1,686 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Plan-les-Ouates | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 4,951 | 256,816 | 4,927,050 | ranked 193 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 10.2% | 20.4% | 23.3% | ranked 1,595 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 44.1% | 20.5% | 25.3% | ranked 74 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.3% | 43.2% | 69.5% | ranked 395 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Plan-les-Ouates | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 75.9% | 80.7% | 53.5% | ranked 188 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.3% | 4.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,299 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 2.9% | 1.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,623 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.4% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 721 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 564 | 8,437 | 329,600 | ranked 63 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 951.0 kW | 319.8 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,170 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 92.8 GWh/year | 2,053 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 97 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,335 kWh/inh. | 3,823 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,319 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Plan-les-Ouates | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 1,235 | 46,510 | 728,011 | ranked 85 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 1,562 | 54,549 | 762,757 | ranked 70 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 123.5 | 101.6 | 64.9 | ranked 92 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 76.1% | 71.9% | 65.7% | ranked 146 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 17.5% | 22.8% | 29.0% | ranked 1,693 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Plan-les-Ouates | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 21,498 | 401,982 | 5,679,518 | ranked 34 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1,700 | 748.4 | 362.9 | ranked 14 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 54.4% | 86.4% | 63.6% | ranked 1,223 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 45.5% | 12.7% | 24.2% | ranked 188 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Plan-les-Ouates | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 24.6% | 41.9% | 18.9% | ranked 548 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Plan-les-Ouates
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Plan-les-Ouates?
Plan-les-Ouates has 12,644 residents (2025), ranking 126 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Plan-les-Ouates?
Plan-les-Ouates covers 5.8 km², with a density of 2,161 people per km².
Is the population of Plan-les-Ouates growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Plan-les-Ouates went from 10,344 to 12,644, a change of +22.2%.
Where is Plan-les-Ouates?
Plan-les-Ouates is in Geneva. It belongs to Canton de Genève (district). Latitude 46.167, longitude 6.117.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Plan-les-Ouates?
In Plan-les-Ouates, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,700 (2024), ranking 14 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Plan-les-Ouates?
In Plan-les-Ouates, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 564 (2026), ranking 63 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Plan-les-Ouates?
In Plan-les-Ouates, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,268 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Plan-les-Ouates?
The nearest to Plan-les-Ouates are Onex (2.3 km), Perly-Certoux (2.3 km), Troinex (2.4 km), Carouge (GE) (2.5 km), Lancy (2.6 km).