Categories in Geneva
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Geneva
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 3,110 | 33 years |
| Restaurants | 2,628 | 38 years |
| Health and medical | 2,054 | 35 years |
| Shopping | 1,771 | 45 years |
| Real estate | 1,459 | 55 years |
| Lawyers legal | 1,211 | 40 years |
| Beauty salons | 792 | 34 years |
| All food and beverage | 747 | 39 years |
| Clothing stores | 715 | 46 years |
| Electronics stores | 708 | 35 years |
Geneva Facts
| Area | 55.3 km² |
| Population | 391,393 |
| Male Population | 188,258 (48.1%) |
| Female Population | 203,135 (51.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +42.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +21.7% |
| Median Age | 39.5 years (Male: 38.4, Female: 40.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $88,371 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 22 |
| Neighborhoods | Centre-Plainpalais-Acacias, Eaux-Vives, Grottes - Saint-Gervais, Jonction, Pâquis-Nations |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.20222, 6.14569 |
| Postal Codes | 1200, 1201, 1202, 1203, 1204, More |
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Geneva Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 275,133 | 295,894 | 321,571 | 376,824 | 391,393 | 403,286 | 412,410 |
| Population Density | 4,974.2 / km² | 5,349.5 / km² | 5,813.7 / km² | 6,812.6 / km² | 7,076 / km² | 7,291 / km² | 7,456 / km² |
Geneva Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 21.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva | +42.3% | +32.3% | +21.7% |
| Canton of Geneva | — | — | — |
| Switzerland | — | — | — |
Geneva Median Age
Median Age: 39.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva | 39.5 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.4 yrs |
| Canton of Geneva | 39.6 yrs | 40.8 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Geneva Population Density
Population Density: 7,076 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva | 391,393 | 55.3 km² | 7,076 / km² |
| Canton of Geneva | 483,453 | 282.4 km² | 1,712 / km² |
| Switzerland | 8.3 million | 41,281.4 km² | 200 / km² |
Geneva Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1300 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Geneva
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Geneva
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Geneva
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Geneva
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Geneva Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $71,006 | $62,758 | $68,856 | $72,417 | $82,606 | $82,484 | $83,049 | $88,371 |
| Total GDP | $17.4B | $15.8B | $18B | $19.8B | $23.7B | $24.8B | $26B | $28B |
Geneva CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva | 4,652,378 tn | 11.89 tn | 84,110.8 tons/km² |
| Canton of Geneva | 5,529,649 tn | 11.44 tn | 19,580.1 tons/km² |
| Switzerland | 96,432,235 tn | 11.67 tn | 2,336 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 4,652,378 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.89 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 84,110.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/17/17 | 12:10 PM | 3.2 | 81.5 km | 5,000 m | 10km SSE of Aiton, France | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/16 | 11:17 PM | 3.8 | 58.8 km | 2,000 m | 11km WNW of Evionnaz, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 4/6/13 | 8:49 PM | 3.4 | 33.2 km | 2,000 m | 1km SSW of Poisy, France | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/08 | 1:20 PM | 3.4 | 61.5 km | 2,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 7/24/08 | 4:14 AM | 3.3 | 60.3 km | 2,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 11/22/06 | 3:54 PM | 3.3 | 60.2 km | 14,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 6/30/06 | 12:34 AM | 3 | 51.5 km | 5,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 1/11/06 | 10:32 AM | 4.1 | 62.4 km | 5,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 11/5/05 | 3:17 PM | 3.5 | 57.8 km | 2,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 10/31/05 | 3:39 AM | 4.1 | 56.9 km | 2,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
Geneva
Geneva (/dʒᵻˈniːvə/, French: Genève [ʒə.nɛv], Arpitan: Genèva [dzəˈnɛva], German: Genf [ɡɛnf], Italian: Ginevra [dʒiˈneːvra], Romansh: Genevra) is the second most populous city in Switzerland (after Zürich) and is the most populous city of Romandy, t..
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