Ballwil: population and statistics
Ballwil has a population of 2,845 (2025) across 8.8 km², or 324 people per km². It ranks 758 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,845 residents
- 8.8 km²
- 324 people/km²
- 508 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Ballwil ranks No. 42 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 9.8% in Ballwil, compared with an average of 21.9% in Lucerne and 27.7% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 36.8% in Ballwil, compared with an average of 29.3% in Lucerne and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,168 kWh a year here.
Ballwil in numbers
Where is Ballwil?
Population of Ballwil over time
Ballwil had 2,748 residents in 2015 and 2,845 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,679 |
| 2021 | 2,663 |
| 2022 | 2,668 |
| 2023 | 2,821 |
| 2024 | 2,840 |
| 2025 | 2,845 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,228 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Eschenbach (LU), 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hochdorf (10,158 residents), 2.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,672 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Ballwil
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 | Ballwil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.9% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,065 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ballwil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,309 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 869 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 14.1% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,400 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 36.8% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 266 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 55.5% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,526 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ballwil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 41.7% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,327 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 28.3% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 281 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 20.2% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 533 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 5.7% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 420 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 150 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 733 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,632 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 410 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 30.4 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 663 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,692 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 697 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ballwil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 211 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 727 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 211 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 705 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 74.2 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 592 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 69.7% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 540 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.6% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,201 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ballwil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 895 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 882 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 314.6 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,094 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 47.6% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,428 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 34.9% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 441 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Ballwil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 9.8% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,539 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Ballwil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ballwil?
Ballwil has 2,845 residents (2025), ranking 758 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Ballwil?
Ballwil covers 8.8 km², with a density of 324 people per km².
Is the population of Ballwil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ballwil went from 2,748 to 2,845, a change of +3.5%.
Where is Ballwil?
Ballwil is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Hochdorf (district). Latitude 47.150, longitude 8.316.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Ballwil?
In Ballwil, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 9.8% (2025), ranking 1,539 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Ballwil?
In Ballwil, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 36.8% (2026), ranking 266 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ballwil?
In Ballwil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,168 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ballwil?
The nearest to Ballwil are Eschenbach (LU) (1.9 km), Hochdorf (2.8 km), Hohenrain (3.5 km), Inwil (4.0 km), Abtwil (4.2 km).