Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
18'789 50.2%
Men
18'671 49.8%
Children & youth (0–19)
8'573 22.9%
Swiss citizens
20'597 54.4%
Foreign residents
17'240 45.6%
0–19 · 8'573 · 22.9%20–64 · 23'148 · 61.8%65+ · 5'739 · 15.3%
Foreign residents 45.6%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 46.4%42.6% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 46.4%41.8% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 43.6%63.1% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 43.6%41.0% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SP21.3% · strongest party
SP21.3%
MCR21.3%
SVP16.2%
GRÜNE12.7%
Mitte7.5%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier50%
Cantonal tax multiplier147.5%
50%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 42 of 45 in canton GenevaSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Genève / Cointrin · 2.8 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 governmentMartin Staub · Sozialdemokratische Partei der Schweiz
Websitevernier.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (5)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Vernier?
- Vernier has 5 postal codes: 1209, 1214, 1216, 1219, 1220.
- What is the tax rate in Vernier?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Vernier is 50% (2026); canton GE levies 147.5%.
- How many residents does Vernier have?
- Vernier has 37'460 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Vernier in?
- Vernier is located in canton GE.