Büron: population and statistics
Büron has a population of 2,759 (2025) across 5.4 km², or 514 people per km². It ranks 776 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +16.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,759 residents
- 5.4 km²
- 514 people/km²
- 511 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Büron ranks No. 44 by population.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 57.9% in Büron, compared with an average of 24.2% in Lucerne and 22.0% nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 79.5% in Büron, compared with an average of 74.5% in Lucerne and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,163 kWh a year here.
Büron in numbers
Where is Büron?
Population of Büron over time
Büron had 2,367 residents in 2015 and 2,759 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,662 |
| 2021 | 2,732 |
| 2022 | 2,714 |
| 2023 | 2,746 |
| 2024 | 2,768 |
| 2025 | 2,759 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Lucerne for “Share of jobs in industry and construction”.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 752 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Schlierbach, 1.7 km away.
All indicators for Büron
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 | Büron | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.9% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,637 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Büron | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,229 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 912 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 13.4% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,440 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 41.3% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 116 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 59.4% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,391 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Büron | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 45.8% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,186 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 29.0% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 268 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 18.4% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 601 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.2% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 751 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 112 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 979 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,054 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 204 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 27.0 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 766 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,790 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 826 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Büron | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 195 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 782 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 205 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 723 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 74.3 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 588 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 79.5% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 72 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 15.6% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,739 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Büron | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,256 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 709 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 455.2 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 593 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 38.1% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,633 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 57.9% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 61 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Büron | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 27.8% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 399 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Büron
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Büron?
Büron has 2,759 residents (2025), ranking 776 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Büron?
Büron covers 5.4 km², with a density of 514 people per km².
Is the population of Büron growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Büron went from 2,367 to 2,759, a change of +16.6%.
Where is Büron?
Büron is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Sursee (district). Latitude 47.213, longitude 8.095.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Büron?
In Büron, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 57.9% (2024), ranking 61 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Büron?
In Büron, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 79.5% (2026), ranking 72 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Büron?
In Büron, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,163 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Büron?
The nearest to Büron are Schlierbach (1.7 km), Geuensee (1.8 km), Knutwil (2.3 km), Triengen (2.9 km), Sursee (4.5 km).