Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
13'517 50.3%
Men
13'365 49.7%
Children & youth (0–19)
6'295 23.4%
Swiss citizens
14'617 54.0%
Foreign residents
12'442 46.0%
0–19 · 6'295 · 23.4%20–64 · 16'323 · 60.7%65+ · 4'264 · 15.9%
Foreign residents 46.0%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 48.8%43.8% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 48.8%41.4% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 45.3%63.7% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 45.3%38.5% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023MCR18.9% · strongest party
MCR18.9%
SP17.9%
SVP16.8%
GRÜNE15.0%
FDP9.4%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier42%
Cantonal tax multiplier147.5%
42%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 22 of 45 in canton GenevaSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Genève / Cointrin · 3.1 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 governmentXhevrie Osmani · Sozialdemokratische Partei der Schweiz
Websitemeyrin.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (4)
swisstopoNearby municipalities
swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Meyrin?
- Meyrin has 4 postal codes: 1214, 1215, 1216, 1217.
- What is the tax rate in Meyrin?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Meyrin is 42% (2026); canton GE levies 147.5%.
- How many residents does Meyrin have?
- Meyrin has 26'882 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Meyrin in?
- Meyrin is located in canton GE.