Buchrain: population and statistics
Buchrain has a population of 7,013 (2025) across 4.8 km², or 1,461 people per km². It ranks 278 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 7,013 residents
- 4.8 km²
- 1,461 people/km²
- 448 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Buchrain ranks No. 15 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 3.5% in Buchrain, compared with an average of 16.6% in Lucerne and 22.4% nationally.
District heating: 32.7% in Buchrain, compared with an average of 6.7% in Lucerne and 7.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,158 kWh a year here.
Buchrain in numbers
Where is Buchrain?
Population of Buchrain over time
Buchrain had 6,132 residents in 2015 and 7,013 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,400 |
| 2021 | 6,571 |
| 2022 | 6,621 |
| 2023 | 6,782 |
| 2024 | 6,807 |
| 2025 | 7,013 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “District heating”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 672 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.3 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ebikon (14,737 residents), 1.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,632 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Buchrain
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 | Buchrain | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.6% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,439 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Buchrain | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,062 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 361 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 3.5% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,796 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 36.5% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 273 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 66.3% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,074 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Buchrain | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 35.2% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,512 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 25.8% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 349 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 2.9% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 1,619 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 32.7% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 27 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 277 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 311 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,708 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 370 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 38.0 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 506 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,421 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,620 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Buchrain | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 315 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 480 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 392 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 384 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 55.9 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 1,306 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 71.4% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 419 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 23.7% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,367 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Buchrain | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,581 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 378 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 368.0 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 883 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 51.5% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,302 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 46.5% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 174 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Buchrain | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 23.5% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 594 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Buchrain
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Buchrain?
Buchrain has 7,013 residents (2025), ranking 278 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Buchrain?
Buchrain covers 4.8 km², with a density of 1,461 people per km².
Is the population of Buchrain growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Buchrain went from 6,132 to 7,013, a change of +14.4%.
Where is Buchrain?
Buchrain is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Luzern-Land (district). Latitude 47.095, longitude 8.348.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Buchrain?
In Buchrain, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 3.5% (2026), ranking 1,796 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
District heating: what is the figure for Buchrain?
In Buchrain, “District heating” stands at 32.7% (2026), ranking 27 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Buchrain?
In Buchrain, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,158 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Buchrain?
The nearest to Buchrain are Ebikon (1.3 km), Dierikon (1.8 km), Inwil (3.0 km), Adligenswil (3.1 km), Root (4.0 km).