Buttisholz: population and statistics
Buttisholz has a population of 3,510 (2025) across 16.7 km², or 210 people per km². It ranks 630 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,510 residents
- 16.7 km²
- 210 people/km²
- 565 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Buttisholz ranks No. 32 by population.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 4,576 kW in Buttisholz, compared with an average of 1,343 kW in Lucerne and 919.4 kW nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 82.2% in Buttisholz, compared with an average of 74.5% in Lucerne and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,163 kWh a year here.
Buttisholz in numbers
Where is Buttisholz?
Population of Buttisholz over time
Buttisholz had 3,254 residents in 2015 and 3,510 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,322 |
| 2021 | 3,338 |
| 2022 | 3,421 |
| 2023 | 3,504 |
| 2024 | 3,486 |
| 2025 | 3,510 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Lucerne for “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,340 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Nottwil, 4.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ruswil (7,645 residents), 4.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,652 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Buttisholz
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 | Buttisholz | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.4% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,474 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Buttisholz | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,525 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 773 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 17.8% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,192 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 36.0% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 299 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 56.8% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,485 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Buttisholz | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 21.7% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,741 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 29.6% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 253 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 23.6% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 408 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 18.9% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 82 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 276 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 316 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4,576 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 8 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 47.4 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 362 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 13,504 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 368 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Buttisholz | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 311 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 488 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 242 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 628 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 68.9 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 755 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 82.2% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 32 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 | Buttisholz | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,982 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 473 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 564.7 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 364 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 43.5% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,514 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 44.9% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 199 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Buttisholz | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 13.0% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,338 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Buttisholz
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Buttisholz?
Buttisholz has 3,510 residents (2025), ranking 630 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Buttisholz?
Buttisholz covers 16.7 km², with a density of 210 people per km².
Is the population of Buttisholz growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Buttisholz went from 3,254 to 3,510, a change of +7.9%.
Where is Buttisholz?
Buttisholz is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Sursee (district). Latitude 47.114, longitude 8.094.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Buttisholz?
In Buttisholz, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4,576 kW (2026), ranking 8 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Buttisholz?
In Buttisholz, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 82.2% (2026), ranking 32 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Buttisholz?
In Buttisholz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,163 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Buttisholz?
The nearest to Buttisholz are Nottwil (4.0 km), Grosswangen (4.0 km), Ruswil (4.1 km), Oberkirch (5.0 km), Menznau (5.4 km).