Cross-Border Worker Surge in Geneva Hits Historic High

Geneva records unprecedented increase in French cross-border workers, raising concerns about regional economic impact and infrastructure pressure.

Geneva has recorded the highest number of cross-border workers in its history
The majority of cross-border workers come from Haute Savoie and Ain regions of France
Cross-border workers primarily work in restaurants, healthcare, retail, and construction sectors
Swiss salaries are typically double those in France for equivalent positions

112,000

Cross-border workers in Geneva

236,000

Total French cross-border workers in Switzerland

93,000

Italian cross-border workers in Switzerland

66,000

German cross-border workers in Switzerland

"We clearly cannot do without them"
— Fabienne Fischer, Geneva's Department of the Economy and Employment

"generate too many inequalities and socio-economic tensions, and too much environmental nuisance too"
— Tribune de Genève

Record-Breaking Numbers

Geneva has recorded the highest number of cross-border workers in its history
The majority of cross-border workers come from Haute Savoie and Ain regions of France
Cross-border workers primarily work in restaurants, healthcare, retail, and construction sectors
Swiss salaries are typically double those in France for equivalent positions