Adligenswil: population and statistics
Adligenswil has a population of 5,704 (2025) across 7.0 km², or 816 people per km². It ranks 367 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,704 residents
- 7.0 km²
- 816 people/km²
- 534 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Adligenswil ranks No. 20 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 4.1% in Adligenswil, compared with an average of 16.6% in Lucerne and 22.4% nationally.
Heat pumps as main heating: 41.1% in Adligenswil, compared with an average of 25.3% in Lucerne and 15.5% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,154 kWh a year here.
Adligenswil in numbers
Where is Adligenswil?
Population of Adligenswil over time
Adligenswil had 5,348 residents in 2015 and 5,704 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,471 |
| 2021 | 5,442 |
| 2022 | 5,504 |
| 2023 | 5,621 |
| 2024 | 5,617 |
| 2025 | 5,704 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 979 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ebikon (14,737 residents), 2.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,616 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Adligenswil
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Adligenswil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.1% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 278 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Adligenswil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,528 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 470 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 4.1% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,791 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 24.1% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 977 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 70.9% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 821 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Adligenswil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 35.3% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,508 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 41.1% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 66 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 4.5% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 1,487 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 6.9% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 362 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 282 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 304 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 892.4 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,259 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 31.0 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 648 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,437 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,616 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Adligenswil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 351 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 415 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 350 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 432 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 61.4 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 1,046 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.0% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 868 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.3% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 786 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Adligenswil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,683 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 555 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 295.1 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,184 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 78.2% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 376 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 17.5% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,222 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Adligenswil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 13.7% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,283 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Adligenswil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Adligenswil?
Adligenswil has 5,704 residents (2025), ranking 367 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Adligenswil?
Adligenswil covers 7.0 km², with a density of 816 people per km².
Is the population of Adligenswil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Adligenswil went from 5,348 to 5,704, a change of +6.7%.
Where is Adligenswil?
Adligenswil is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Luzern-Land (district). Latitude 47.071, longitude 8.365.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Adligenswil?
In Adligenswil, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 4.1% (2026), ranking 1,791 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Adligenswil?
In Adligenswil, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 41.1% (2026), ranking 66 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Adligenswil?
In Adligenswil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,154 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Adligenswil?
The nearest to Adligenswil are Ebikon (2.2 km), Meggen (2.8 km), Dierikon (3.0 km), Buchrain (3.1 km), Udligenswil (3.5 km).