Vernier Population 2026

Vernier has a population of 30,086, making it the #25 biggest city in 🇨🇭 Switzerland, located in Geneva. Roughly 0.3% of Switzerland's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Zürich, the country's biggest city.

Location of Vernier (capital Bern shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

30,086

Rank in Switzerland

#25

Coordinates

46.22°N, 6.08°E

~440 m elevation · Europe/Zurich

Distance to capital (Bern)

132 km

82 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Geneva

City	Population	Rank in Switzerland
Geneva	201,741	#2
Meyrin	19,772	#43
Carouge	19,344	#44
Onex	17,302	#53

Cities near Vernier

Meyrin19,772 people · ~2 km away
Onex17,302 people · ~4 km away
Geneva201,741 people · ~5 km away
Carouge19,344 people · ~6 km away
Nyon16,797 people · ~22 km away
Morges15,705 people · ~46 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Vernier?

Vernier has a population of 30,086 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #25 biggest city in Switzerland.

What region is Vernier in?

Vernier is located in Geneva, Switzerland.

Is Vernier the capital of Switzerland?

No, the capital of Switzerland is Bern, about 132 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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