Doppleschwand: population and statistics
Doppleschwand has a population of 843 (2025) across 7.0 km², or 121 people per km². It ranks 1,561 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 843 residents
- 7.0 km²
- 121 people/km²
- 763 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Doppleschwand ranks No. 75 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Doppleschwand, compared with an average of 6.7% in Lucerne and 7.3% nationally.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 40.3 in Doppleschwand, compared with an average of 78.4 in Lucerne and 83.6 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,119 kWh a year here.
Doppleschwand in numbers
Where is Doppleschwand?
Population of Doppleschwand over time
Doppleschwand had 750 residents in 2015 and 843 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 816 |
| 2021 | 820 |
| 2022 | 806 |
| 2023 | 830 |
| 2024 | 824 |
| 2025 | 843 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 973 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Romoos, 2.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Entlebuch (3,409 residents), 2.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,476 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Doppleschwand
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 | Doppleschwand | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.3% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,352 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Doppleschwand | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 373 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,671 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 26.0% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 749 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 32.4% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 456 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 56.3% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,497 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Doppleschwand | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 26.8% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,686 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 38.4% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 103 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 30.0% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 258 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 49 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 1,574 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,444 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 590 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 8.1 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,693 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,597 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 864 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Doppleschwand | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 77 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 1,437 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 34 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 1,752 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 40.3 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 1,751 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 70.6% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 470 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 23.5% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,380 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Doppleschwand | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 228 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,561 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 270.5 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,290 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 43.9% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,506 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 24.6% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 873 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Doppleschwand | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 6.9% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,695 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Doppleschwand
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Doppleschwand?
Doppleschwand has 843 residents (2025), ranking 1,561 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Doppleschwand?
Doppleschwand covers 7.0 km², with a density of 121 people per km².
Is the population of Doppleschwand growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Doppleschwand went from 750 to 843, a change of +12.4%.
Where is Doppleschwand?
Doppleschwand is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Entlebuch (district). Latitude 47.018, longitude 8.055.
District heating: what is the figure for Doppleschwand?
In Doppleschwand, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Doppleschwand?
In Doppleschwand, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 40.3 (2026), ranking 1,751 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Doppleschwand?
In Doppleschwand, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,119 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Doppleschwand?
The nearest to Doppleschwand are Romoos (2.3 km), Entlebuch (2.9 km), Hasle (LU) (4.5 km), Wolhusen (5.0 km), Werthenstein (5.5 km).