Most Dense in Switzerland

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Switzerland

1 Genève GE 26,406/mi²

2 Zürich (Kreis 4) / Aussersihl ZH 24,351/mi²

3 Massagno TI 18,044/mi²

4 Zürich (Kreis 11) / Oerlikon ZH 17,400/mi²

5 Renens VD 16,609/mi²

6 Zürich (Kreis 5) ZH 15,243/mi²

7 Zürich (Kreis 6) ZH 15,204/mi²

8 Basel BS 15,076/mi²

9 Carouge GE 14,655/mi²

10 Oberwinterthur (Kreis 2) / Guggenbühl ZH 14,147/mi²

11 Viganello TI 13,859/mi²

12 Zürich (Kreis 3) ZH 13,778/mi²

13 Onex GE 13,412/mi²

14 Zürich (Kreis 12) ZH 12,203/mi²

15 Rorschach SG 11,688/mi²

16 Zürich (Kreis 11) ZH 10,495/mi²

17 Zürich (Kreis 10) ZH 10,318/mi²

18 Prilly VD 10,217/mi²

19 Fribourg FR 10,176/mi²

20 Veltheim (Kreis 5) ZH 10,115/mi²

21 Zürich (Kreis 6) / Oberstrass ZH 9,712/mi²

22 Zürich ZH 9,712/mi²

23 Zürich (Kreis 9) ZH 9,610/mi²

24 Nidau BE 9,566/mi²

25 Lancy GE 9,509/mi²

26 Chêne-Bourg GE 9,364/mi²

27 Binningen BL 9,296/mi²

28 Zürich (Kreis 1) ZH 8,964/mi²

29 Thônex GE 8,882/mi²

30 Oberwinterthur (Kreis 2) / Talacker ZH 8,812/mi²

31 Vernier GE 8,475/mi²

32 Zürich (Kreis 8) ZH 8,344/mi²

33 Birsfelden BL 8,186/mi²

34 Pregassona TI 7,624/mi²

35 Solothurn SO 7,591/mi²

36 Luzern LU 7,268/mi²

37 Zürich (Kreis 2) ZH 6,810/mi²

38 Chêne-Bougeries GE 6,554/mi²

39 Kilchberg ZH 6,511/mi²

40 Chavannes VD 6,416/mi²

41 Zürich (Kreis 10) / Höngg ZH 6,363/mi²

42 Thalwil ZH 6,213/mi²

43 Zürich (Kreis 7) ZH 5,841/mi²

44 Oberengstringen ZH 5,691/mi²

45 Reinach BL 5,685/mi²

46 Lachen SZ 4,891/mi²

47 Zuchwil SO 4,827/mi²

48 Neuchâtel NE 4,803/mi²

49 Plan-les-Ouates GE 4,664/mi²

50 Wallisellen ZH 4,663/mi²

51 Meyrin GE 4,663/mi²

52 Brugg AG 4,544/mi²

53 Aarau AG 4,517/mi²

54 Le Grand-Saconnex GE 4,507/mi²

55 Mattenbach (Kreis 7) ZH 4,507/mi²

56 Schlieren ZH 4,408/mi²

57 Adliswil ZH 4,376/mi²

58 Villars-sur-Glâne FR 4,357/mi²

59 Bottmingen BL 4,347/mi²

60 Arbon TG 4,329/mi²

61 Sankt Gallen SG 4,328/mi²

62 Biel/Bienne BE 4,256/mi²

63 Winterthur ZH 4,256/mi²

64 Steinhausen ZG 4,212/mi²

65 Kreuzlingen TG 4,044/mi²

66 Stadt Winterthur (Kreis 1) ZH 4,035/mi²

67 Bern BE 4,004/mi²

68 Goldach SG 3,903/mi²

69 Wetzikon ZH 3,816/mi²

70 Allschwil BL 3,813/mi²

71 Ecublens VD 3,759/mi²

72 Chiasso TI 3,749/mi²

73 Zollikofen BE 3,723/mi²

74 Männedorf ZH 3,698/mi²

75 Seen (Kreis 3) ZH 3,632/mi²

76 Vevey VD 3,623/mi²

77 Yverdon-les-Bains VD 3,548/mi²

78 Wettingen AG 3,546/mi²

79 Aesch BL 3,520/mi²

80 Bussigny VD 3,478/mi²

81 Pratteln BL 3,389/mi²

82 Arlesheim BL 3,322/mi²

83 Gland VD 3,315/mi²

84 Sursee LU 3,285/mi²

85 Therwil BL 3,253/mi²

86 Spreitenbach AG 3,227/mi²

87 Lausanne VD 3,214/mi²

88 Riehen BS 3,185/mi²

89 Dübendorf ZH 3,181/mi²

90 Thun BE 3,180/mi²

91 Littau LU 3,149/mi²

92 Uster ZH 3,147/mi²

93 Muri BE 3,138/mi²

94 Epalinges VD 3,133/mi²

95 Töss (Kreis 4) ZH 3,119/mi²

96 Crissier VD 3,119/mi²

97 Rapperswil SG 3,075/mi²

98 Veyrier GE 3,063/mi²

99 Wil SG 2,979/mi²

100 Greifensee ZH 2,943/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Switzerland pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Genève leads with 26,406 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

1. Genève has 26,406 people per square mile — that's roughly 41 people per acre.
2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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