Versoix: population and statistics
Versoix has a population of 14,060 (2025) across 10.5 km², or 1,339 people per km². It ranks 104 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 14,060 residents
- 10.5 km²
- 1,339 people/km²
- 388 m
Key points
Among the 45 municipalities in Geneva, Versoix ranks No. 9 by population.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 3,204 kWh/inh. in Versoix, compared with an average of 3,823 kWh/inh. in Geneva and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 44.0% in Versoix, compared with an average of 41.9% in Geneva and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,273 kWh a year here.
Versoix in numbers
Where is Versoix?
Population of Versoix over time
Versoix had 13,263 residents in 2015 and 14,060 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 13,281 |
| 2021 | 13,280 |
| 2022 | 13,337 |
| 2023 | 13,846 |
| 2024 | 13,996 |
| 2025 | 14,060 |
Did you know?
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,471 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.8 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Mies, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Meyrin (27,380 residents), 8.8 km away.
All indicators for Versoix
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 | Versoix | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.9% | 16.7% | 20.7% | ranked 1,529 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Versoix | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 5,585 | 256,816 | 4,927,050 | ranked 167 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 12.4% | 20.4% | 23.3% | ranked 1,492 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 18.6% | 20.5% | 25.3% | ranked 1,329 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 66.7% | 43.2% | 69.5% | ranked 1,052 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Versoix | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 79.7% | 80.7% | 53.5% | ranked 105 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.2% | 4.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,484 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 1.9% | 1.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,707 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.3% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 610 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 271 | 8,437 | 329,600 | ranked 322 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 256.3 kW | 319.8 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,775 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 45.0 GWh/year | 2,053 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 391 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 3,204 kWh/inh. | 3,823 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,792 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Versoix | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 838 | 46,510 | 728,011 | ranked 141 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 822 | 54,549 | 762,757 | ranked 165 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 58.5 | 101.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,191 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.9% | 71.9% | 65.7% | ranked 794 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.3% | 22.8% | 29.0% | ranked 970 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Versoix | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 4,712 | 401,982 | 5,679,518 | ranked 204 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 335.1 | 748.4 | 362.9 | ranked 1,010 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 89.0% | 86.4% | 63.6% | ranked 93 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 10.3% | 12.7% | 24.2% | ranked 1,531 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Versoix | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 44.0% | 41.9% | 18.9% | ranked 45 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Versoix
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Versoix?
Versoix has 14,060 residents (2025), ranking 104 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Versoix?
Versoix covers 10.5 km², with a density of 1,339 people per km².
Is the population of Versoix growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Versoix went from 13,263 to 14,060, a change of +6.0%.
Where is Versoix?
Versoix is in Geneva. It belongs to Canton de Genève (district). Latitude 46.283, longitude 6.167.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Versoix?
In Versoix, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 3,204 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 1,792 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Versoix?
In Versoix, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 44.0% (2025), ranking 45 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Versoix?
In Versoix, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,273 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Versoix?
The nearest to Versoix are Mies (1.9 km), Genthod (2.3 km), Tannay (2.3 km), Bellevue (3.9 km), Commugny (3.9 km).