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Ranking · Data 2023 · Source: BFS
The largest municipalities in canton Geneva (2023)
National ranking →Geneva is the largest municipality in canton Geneva with 206'635 residents (2023). It is followed by Vernier (37'460) and Lancy (36'229). Source: BFS, STATPOP 2023.
Ranking
BFS · STATPOP · 2023| Rank | Municipality | Residents | Residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Geneva | 206'635 | 206'635 |
| 2 | Vernier | 37'460 | 37'460 |
| 3 | Lancy | 36'229 | 36'229 |
| 4 | Meyrin | 26'882 | 26'882 |
| 5 | Carouge | 22'311 | 22'311 |
| 6 | Onex | 18'886 | 18'886 |
| 7 | Thônex | 16'690 | 16'690 |
| 8 | Chêne-Bougeries | 13'876 | 13'876 |
| 9 | Versoix | 13'846 | 13'846 |
| 10 | Le Grand-Saconnex | 12'806 | 12'806 |
| 11 | Plan-les-Ouates | 12'221 | 12'221 |
| 12 | Veyrier | 11'917 | 11'917 |
| 13 | Bernex | 10'864 | 10'864 |
| 14 | Chêne-Bourg | 9'450 | 9'450 |
| 15 | Collonge-Bellerive | 8'630 | 8'630 |
| 16 | Cologny | 6'024 | 6'024 |
| 17 | Satigny | 4'577 | 4'577 |
| 18 | Confignon | 4'552 | 4'552 |
| 19 | Bellevue | 4'104 | 4'104 |
| 20 | Pregny-Chambésy | 4'035 | 4'035 |
| 21 | Perly-Certoux | 3'194 | 3'194 |
| 22 | Vandœuvres | 2'958 | 2'958 |
| 23 | Genthod | 2'896 | 2'896 |
| 24 | Troinex | 2'858 | 2'858 |
| 25 | Puplinge | 2'558 | 2'558 |
| 26 | Bardonnex | 2'548 | 2'548 |
| 27 | Anières | 2'521 | 2'521 |
| 28 | Corsier | 2'282 | 2'282 |
| 29 | Meinier | 2'079 | 2'079 |
| 30 | Dardagny | 1'853 | 1'853 |
| 31 | Avully | 1'757 | 1'757 |
| 32 | Collex-Bossy | 1'685 | 1'685 |
| 33 | Chancy | 1'651 | 1'651 |
| 34 | Avusy | 1'408 | 1'408 |
| 35 | Choulex | 1'247 | 1'247 |
| 36 | Hermance | 1'236 | 1'236 |
| 37 | Jussy | 1'173 | 1'173 |
| 38 | Aire-la-Ville | 1'160 | 1'160 |
| 39 | Cartigny | 1'046 | 1'046 |
| 40 | Soral | 961 | 961 |
| 41 | Céligny | 874 | 874 |
| 42 | Presinge | 726 | 726 |
| 43 | Laconnex | 670 | 670 |
| 44 | Gy | 550 | 550 |
| 45 | Russin | 524 | 524 |
How we measure this
BFS · STATPOPPermanent resident population per municipality from the BFS STATPOP register (2023). Municipality mergers change this list over time — the ranking always reflects the current municipal boundaries. The smallest municipalities are at the bottom of the table.
Frequently asked questions
- Which is the largest municipality in canton Geneva?
- Geneva is the largest municipality in canton Geneva with 206'635 residents (2023).
- How many municipalities does Switzerland have?
- Switzerland currently has 2,131 municipalities. The number falls almost every year through mergers; all figures here reflect the current municipal register.