Presinge: population and statistics
Presinge has a population of 714 (2025) across 4.7 km², or 152 people per km². It ranks 1,646 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 714 residents
- 4.7 km²
- 152 people/km²
- 460 m
Key points
Among the 45 municipalities in Geneva, Presinge ranks No. 42 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 29.4% in Presinge, compared with an average of 16.7% in Geneva and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,259 kWh a year here.
Presinge in numbers
Where is Presinge?
Population of Presinge over time
Presinge had 692 residents in 2015 and 714 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 696 |
| 2021 | 702 |
| 2022 | 737 |
| 2023 | 726 |
| 2024 | 708 |
| 2025 | 714 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Geneva for “Share of people aged 65 and over”.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 660 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Puplinge (2,702 residents), 2.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,036 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Presinge
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 | Presinge | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 29.4% | 16.7% | 20.7% | ranked 61 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Presinge | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 274 | 256,816 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,808 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 38.0% | 20.4% | 23.3% | ranked 328 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 16.1% | 20.5% | 25.3% | ranked 1,465 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 76.0% | 43.2% | 69.5% | ranked 470 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Presinge | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 73.8% | 80.7% | 53.5% | ranked 240 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.7% | 4.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,166 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.7% | 1.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,375 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.3% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 610 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 25 | 8,437 | 329,600 | ranked 1,879 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 796.0 kW | 319.8 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,370 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 6.4 GWh/year | 2,053 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,815 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,950 kWh/inh. | 3,823 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 988 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Presinge | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 46 | 46,510 | 728,011 | ranked 1,744 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 50 | 54,549 | 762,757 | ranked 1,585 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 70.0 | 101.6 | 64.9 | ranked 705 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 68.0% | 71.9% | 65.7% | ranked 684 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.0% | 22.8% | 29.0% | ranked 1,169 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Presinge | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 230 | 401,982 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,551 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 322.1 | 748.4 | 362.9 | ranked 1,069 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 70.0% | 86.4% | 63.6% | ranked 657 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 21.3% | 12.7% | 24.2% | ranked 1,025 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Presinge | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 20.4% | 41.9% | 18.9% | ranked 780 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Presinge
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Presinge?
Presinge has 714 residents (2025), ranking 1,646 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Presinge?
Presinge covers 4.7 km², with a density of 152 people per km².
Is the population of Presinge growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Presinge went from 692 to 714, a change of +3.2%.
Where is Presinge?
Presinge is in Geneva. It belongs to Canton de Genève (district). Latitude 46.219, longitude 6.255.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Presinge?
In Presinge, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 29.4% (2025), ranking 61 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Presinge?
In Presinge, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 25 (2026), ranking 1,879 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Presinge?
In Presinge, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,259 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Presinge?
The nearest to Presinge are Puplinge (2.0 km), Choulex (2.5 km), Jussy (2.7 km), Meinier (3.1 km), Gy (3.5 km).