Vandoeuvres: population and statistics
Vandoeuvres has a population of 3,087 (2025) across 4.4 km², or 698 people per km². It ranks 709 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +22.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,087 residents
- 4.4 km²
- 698 people/km²
- 450 m
Key points
Among the 45 municipalities in Geneva, Vandoeuvres ranks No. 23 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 87.2% in Vandoeuvres, compared with an average of 43.2% in Geneva and 56.9% nationally.
Oil or gas heating systems: 83.2% in Vandoeuvres, compared with an average of 80.7% in Geneva and 61.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,293 kWh a year here.
Vandoeuvres in numbers
Where is Vandoeuvres?
Population of Vandoeuvres over time
Vandoeuvres had 2,513 residents in 2015 and 3,087 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,754 |
| 2021 | 2,847 |
| 2022 | 2,851 |
| 2023 | 2,958 |
| 2024 | 3,030 |
| 2025 | 3,087 |
Did you know?
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 619 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Cologny (6,147 residents), 1.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,172 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Vandoeuvres
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 | Vandoeuvres | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.9% | 16.7% | 20.7% | ranked 1,419 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vandoeuvres | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,367 | 256,816 | 4,927,050 | ranked 839 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 17.3% | 20.4% | 23.3% | ranked 1,226 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 42.3% | 20.5% | 25.3% | ranked 101 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 87.2% | 43.2% | 69.5% | ranked 21 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vandoeuvres | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 83.2% | 80.7% | 53.5% | ranked 57 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.8% | 4.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,417 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 1.6% | 1.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,732 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.4% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 900 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 157 | 8,437 | 329,600 | ranked 695 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 548.0 kW | 319.8 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,632 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 23.6 GWh/year | 2,053 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 895 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,635 kWh/inh. | 3,823 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,252 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vandoeuvres | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 185 | 46,510 | 728,011 | ranked 815 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 259 | 54,549 | 762,757 | ranked 584 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 83.9 | 101.6 | 64.9 | ranked 374 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 72.6% | 71.9% | 65.7% | ranked 335 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 23.6% | 22.8% | 29.0% | ranked 1,375 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vandoeuvres | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 637 | 401,982 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,041 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 206.3 | 748.4 | 362.9 | ranked 1,540 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 90.4% | 86.4% | 63.6% | ranked 68 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 8.0% | 12.7% | 24.2% | ranked 1,645 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Vandoeuvres | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 31.3% | 41.9% | 18.9% | ranked 248 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Vandoeuvres
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vandoeuvres?
Vandoeuvres has 3,087 residents (2025), ranking 709 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Vandoeuvres?
Vandoeuvres covers 4.4 km², with a density of 698 people per km².
Is the population of Vandoeuvres growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Vandoeuvres went from 2,513 to 3,087, a change of +22.8%.
Where is Vandoeuvres?
Vandoeuvres is in Geneva. It belongs to Canton de Genève (district). Latitude 46.217, longitude 6.200.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Vandoeuvres?
In Vandoeuvres, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 87.2% (2026), ranking 21 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Vandoeuvres?
In Vandoeuvres, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 83.2% (2026), ranking 57 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vandoeuvres?
In Vandoeuvres, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,293 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vandoeuvres?
The nearest to Vandoeuvres are Cologny (1.3 km), Choulex (2.1 km), Chêne-Bourg (2.2 km), Thônex (2.3 km), Puplinge (2.6 km).