Altishofen: population and statistics
Altishofen has a population of 2,040 (2025) across 5.8 km², or 354 people per km². It ranks 963 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,040 residents
- 5.8 km²
- 354 people/km²
- 481 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Altishofen ranks No. 52 by population.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 3,794 kW in Altishofen, compared with an average of 1,343 kW in Lucerne and 919.4 kW nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,480 in Altishofen, compared with an average of 620.6 in Lucerne and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,151 kWh a year here.
Altishofen in numbers
Where is Altishofen?
Population of Altishofen over time
Altishofen had 1,956 residents in 2015 and 2,040 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,959 |
| 2021 | 1,989 |
| 2022 | 2,006 |
| 2023 | 2,018 |
| 2024 | 2,057 |
| 2025 | 2,040 |
Did you know?
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 807 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Nebikon, 1.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Dagmersellen (6,144 residents), 2.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,604 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Altishofen
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 | Altishofen | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 13.7% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,777 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Altishofen | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 853 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,136 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 17.7% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,202 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 27.0% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 783 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 62.7% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,257 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Altishofen | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 41.4% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,338 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 21.0% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 523 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 26.8% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 332 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 6.7% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 369 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 103 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 1,054 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3,794 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 16 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 36.0 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 546 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 17,672 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 142 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Altishofen | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 179 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 846 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 117 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 1,062 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.4 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 1,235 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 83.8% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 25 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 12.8% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,776 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Altishofen | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 3,019 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 328 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1,480 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 25 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 85.2% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 179 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 8.7% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,612 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Altishofen | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 20.1% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 811 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Altishofen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Altishofen?
Altishofen has 2,040 residents (2025), ranking 963 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Altishofen?
Altishofen covers 5.8 km², with a density of 354 people per km².
Is the population of Altishofen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Altishofen went from 1,956 to 2,040, a change of +4.3%.
Where is Altishofen?
Altishofen is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Willisau (district). Latitude 47.200, longitude 7.967.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Altishofen?
In Altishofen, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3,794 kW (2026), ranking 16 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Altishofen?
In Altishofen, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,480 (2024), ranking 25 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Altishofen?
In Altishofen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,151 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Altishofen?
The nearest to Altishofen are Nebikon (1.2 km), Dagmersellen (2.3 km), Egolzwil (3.5 km), Schötz (3.6 km), Wauwil (4.2 km).