Alberswil: population and statistics
Alberswil has a population of 741 (2025) across 3.5 km², or 209 people per km². It ranks 1,620 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 741 residents
- 3.5 km²
- 209 people/km²
- 546 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Alberswil ranks No. 78 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 13.9% in Alberswil, compared with an average of 19.4% in Lucerne and 19.8% nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 75.4% in Alberswil, compared with an average of 74.5% in Lucerne and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,162 kWh a year here.
Alberswil in numbers
Where is Alberswil?
Population of Alberswil over time
Alberswil had 656 residents in 2015 and 741 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 665 |
| 2021 | 660 |
| 2022 | 683 |
| 2023 | 728 |
| 2024 | 735 |
| 2025 | 741 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 496 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ettiswil (2,877 residents), 1.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,648 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Alberswil
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 | Alberswil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 13.9% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,766 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Alberswil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 346 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,709 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 15.0% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,351 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 37.9% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 219 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 70.8% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 823 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Alberswil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 51.6% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 985 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 25.4% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 364 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 17.5% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 656 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.4% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 719 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 38 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 1,714 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,827 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 296 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 9.7 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,580 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 13,050 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 406 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Alberswil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 55 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 1,652 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 57 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 1,512 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 76.9 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 516 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 75.4% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 177 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 19.3% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,627 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Alberswil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 317 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,400 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 427.8 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 679 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 67.8% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 736 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 12.3% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,456 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Alberswil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 17.0% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,060 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Alberswil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Alberswil?
Alberswil has 741 residents (2025), ranking 1,620 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Alberswil?
Alberswil covers 3.5 km², with a density of 209 people per km².
Is the population of Alberswil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Alberswil went from 656 to 741, a change of +13.0%.
Where is Alberswil?
Alberswil is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Willisau (district). Latitude 47.150, longitude 8.000.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Alberswil?
In Alberswil, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 13.9% (2025), ranking 1,766 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Alberswil?
In Alberswil, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 75.4% (2026), ranking 177 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Alberswil?
In Alberswil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,162 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Alberswil?
The nearest to Alberswil are Ettiswil (1.3 km), Schötz (2.5 km), Willisau (3.3 km), Wauwil (3.9 km), Egolzwil (3.9 km).