Geneva Population 2026
Geneva has a population of 201,741, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇨🇭 Switzerland, located in Geneva. Roughly 2.2% of Switzerland's population lives here. It is about 2.1× smaller than Zürich, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
201,741
Rank in Switzerland
#2
Coordinates
46.20°N, 6.15°E
~400 m elevation · Europe/Zurich
Distance to capital (Bern)
130 km
81 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Geneva?
Geneva has a population of 201,741 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Switzerland.
What region is Geneva in?
Geneva is located in Geneva, Switzerland.
Is Geneva the capital of Switzerland?
No, the capital of Switzerland is Bern, about 130 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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