Altbüron: population and statistics
Altbüron has a population of 1,013 (2025) across 6.8 km², or 150 people per km². It ranks 1,454 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,013 residents
- 6.8 km²
- 150 people/km²
- 553 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Altbüron ranks No. 71 by population.
District heating: 39.4% in Altbüron, compared with an average of 6.7% in Lucerne and 7.3% nationally.
Share of jobs in services: 25.2% in Altbüron, compared with an average of 69.3% in Lucerne and 73.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,167 kWh a year here.
Altbüron in numbers
Where is Altbüron?
Population of Altbüron over time
Altbüron had 986 residents in 2015 and 1,013 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,017 |
| 2021 | 1,042 |
| 2022 | 1,029 |
| 2023 | 1,032 |
| 2024 | 1,014 |
| 2025 | 1,013 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Lucerne for “District heating”.
- “District heating”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 945 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Grossdietwil, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pfaffnau (2,792 residents), 5.1 km away.
All indicators for Altbüron
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 | Altbüron | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.0% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,401 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Altbüron | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 502 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,509 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 18.9% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,127 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 31.7% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 505 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 61.7% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,295 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Altbüron | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 30.5% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,626 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.9% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,512 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 20.2% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 535 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 39.4% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 19 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 78 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 1,281 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3,132 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 38 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 16.4 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,174 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 16,229 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 194 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Altbüron | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 90 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 1,325 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 86 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 1,258 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 84.9 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 356 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 80.2% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 52 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 16.3% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,730 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Altbüron | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 536 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,136 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 529.1 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 433 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 25.2% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,774 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 57.6% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 62 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Altbüron | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 13.4% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,300 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Altbüron
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Altbüron?
Altbüron has 1,013 residents (2025), ranking 1,454 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Altbüron?
Altbüron covers 6.8 km², with a density of 150 people per km².
Is the population of Altbüron growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Altbüron went from 986 to 1,013, a change of +2.7%.
Where is Altbüron?
Altbüron is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Willisau (district). Latitude 47.183, longitude 7.883.
District heating: what is the figure for Altbüron?
In Altbüron, “District heating” stands at 39.4% (2026), ranking 19 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Altbüron?
In Altbüron, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 25.2% (2024), ranking 1,774 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Altbüron?
In Altbüron, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,167 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Altbüron?
The nearest to Altbüron are Grossdietwil (1.3 km), Melchnau (2.3 km), Roggliswil (3.2 km), Reisiswil (3.4 km), Fischbach (3.6 km).