Dierikon: population and statistics
Dierikon has a population of 1,691 (2025) across 2.8 km², or 608 people per km². It ranks 1,080 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +17.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,691 residents
- 2.8 km²
- 608 people/km²
- 457 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Dierikon ranks No. 59 by population.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 2,137 in Dierikon, compared with an average of 620.6 in Lucerne and 622.5 nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 6.0% in Dierikon, compared with an average of 16.6% in Lucerne and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,149 kWh a year here.
Dierikon in numbers
Where is Dierikon?
Population of Dierikon over time
Dierikon had 1,438 residents in 2015 and 1,691 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,579 |
| 2021 | 1,620 |
| 2022 | 1,609 |
| 2023 | 1,665 |
| 2024 | 1,685 |
| 2025 | 1,691 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Lucerne for “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 389 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Buchrain (7,013 residents), 1.8 km away.
All indicators for Dierikon
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 | Dierikon | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 14.8% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,724 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dierikon | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 717 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,261 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 6.0% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,748 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.6% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 807 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 52.5% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,605 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Dierikon | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 40.9% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,356 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 16.2% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 761 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 16.2% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 702 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 9.7% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 240 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 41 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 1,677 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,320 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 691 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 17.8 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,110 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,526 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 717 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dierikon | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 110 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 1,177 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 122 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 1,033 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 72.1 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 642 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 63.9% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 1,063 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.7% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 932 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dierikon | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 3,614 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 270 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2,137 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 8 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 77.5% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 396 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 21.5% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,011 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Dierikon | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 21.5% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 710 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Dierikon
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dierikon?
Dierikon has 1,691 residents (2025), ranking 1,080 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Dierikon?
Dierikon covers 2.8 km², with a density of 608 people per km².
Is the population of Dierikon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Dierikon went from 1,438 to 1,691, a change of +17.6%.
Where is Dierikon?
Dierikon is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Luzern-Land (district). Latitude 47.097, longitude 8.371.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dierikon?
In Dierikon, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2,137 (2024), ranking 8 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Dierikon?
In Dierikon, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 6.0% (2026), ranking 1,748 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Dierikon?
In Dierikon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,149 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Dierikon?
The nearest to Dierikon are Buchrain (1.8 km), Udligenswil (2.3 km), Root (2.6 km), Ebikon (2.6 km), Adligenswil (3.0 km).