Vernier: population and statistics
Vernier has a population of 38,769 (2025) across 7.7 km², or 5,042 people per km². It ranks 18 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 38,769 residents
- 7.7 km²
- 5,042 people/km²
- 411 m
Key points
Among the 45 municipalities in Geneva, Vernier ranks No. 2 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,292 kWh a year here.
Vernier in numbers
Where is Vernier?
Population of Vernier over time
Vernier had 34,655 residents in 2015 and 38,769 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 34,898 |
| 2021 | 35,491 |
| 2022 | 36,572 |
| 2023 | 37,460 |
| 2024 | 37,837 |
| 2025 | 38,769 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,077 football pitches.
- Its population density is 21.7 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Lancy, 1.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Geneva (211,152 residents), 3.8 km away.
All indicators for Vernier
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 | Vernier | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.4% | 16.7% | 20.7% | ranked 1,676 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vernier | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 17,042 | 256,816 | 4,927,050 | ranked 21 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 7.9% | 20.4% | 23.3% | ranked 1,696 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 25.0% | 20.5% | 25.3% | ranked 917 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 64.8% | 43.2% | 69.5% | ranked 1,148 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vernier | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 72.7% | 80.7% | 53.5% | ranked 267 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.1% | 4.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,577 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 1.6% | 1.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,731 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 14.8% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 144 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 550 | 8,437 | 329,600 | ranked 68 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 372.8 kW | 319.8 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,746 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 145.5 GWh/year | 2,053 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 35 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 3,753 kWh/inh. | 3,823 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,759 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vernier | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 2,121 | 46,510 | 728,011 | ranked 36 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 2,369 | 54,549 | 762,757 | ranked 35 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 61.1 | 101.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,063 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 68.5% | 71.9% | 65.7% | ranked 637 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.7% | 22.8% | 29.0% | ranked 1,193 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vernier | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 26,081 | 401,982 | 5,679,518 | ranked 27 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 672.7 | 748.4 | 362.9 | ranked 224 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 76.9% | 86.4% | 63.6% | ranked 418 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 23.1% | 12.7% | 24.2% | ranked 932 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Vernier | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 45.8% | 41.9% | 18.9% | ranked 30 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Vernier
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vernier?
Vernier has 38,769 residents (2025), ranking 18 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Vernier?
Vernier covers 7.7 km², with a density of 5,042 people per km².
Is the population of Vernier growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Vernier went from 34,655 to 38,769, a change of +11.9%.
Where is Vernier?
Vernier is in Geneva. It belongs to Canton de Genève (district). Latitude 46.200, longitude 6.100.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Vernier?
In Vernier, “Dwellings” stands at 17,042 (2026), ranking 21 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Jobs: what is the figure for Vernier?
In Vernier, “Jobs” stands at 26,081 (2024), ranking 27 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vernier?
In Vernier, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,292 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vernier?
The nearest to Vernier are Lancy (1.7 km), Onex (1.9 km), Confignon (2.3 km), Bernex (3.4 km), Carouge (GE) (3.7 km).