Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
18'684 51.6%
Men
17'545 48.4%
Children & youth (0–19)
8'481 23.4%
Swiss citizens
23'709 63.6%
Foreign residents
13'550 36.4%
0–19 · 8'481 · 23.4%20–64 · 22'287 · 61.5%65+ · 5'461 · 15.1%
Foreign residents 36.4%0%61.6%
Source: BFS/OFS · retrieved 24.07.2026
Recent federal votes
BFS · sd-t-17-0214.06.2026Änderung des Bundesgesetzes über den zivilen Ersatzdienst (Zivildienstgesetz, ZDG)● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 50.5%43.0% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 50.5%37.4% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 48.2%66.0% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 48.2%41.1% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SP20.2% · strongest party
SP20.2%
MCR17.4%
SVP15.1%
GRÜNE14.2%
FDP10.5%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier47%
Cantonal tax multiplier147.5%
47%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 36 of 45 in canton GenevaSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Genève / Cointrin · 5.6 kmAnnual mean temperature 202511.9 °C
Precipitation 2025921 mm
11.9 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Head of governmentSalima Moyard · Sozialdemokratische Partei der Schweiz
Websitelancy.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (4)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Lancy?
- Lancy has 4 postal codes: 1212, 1213, 1227, 1228.
- What is the tax rate in Lancy?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Lancy is 47% (2026); canton GE levies 147.5%.
- How many residents does Lancy have?
- Lancy has 36'229 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Lancy in?
- Lancy is located in canton GE.