Ebikon: population and statistics
Ebikon has a population of 14,737 (2025) across 9.7 km², or 1,522 people per km². It ranks 98 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 14,737 residents
- 9.7 km²
- 1,522 people/km²
- 424 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Ebikon ranks No. 5 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 6.7% in Ebikon, compared with an average of 16.6% in Lucerne and 22.4% nationally.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 4,512 kWh/inh. in Ebikon, compared with an average of 7,532 kWh/inh. in Lucerne and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,150 kWh a year here.
Ebikon in numbers
Where is Ebikon?
Population of Ebikon over time
Ebikon had 13,106 residents in 2015 and 14,737 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 14,066 |
| 2021 | 14,181 |
| 2022 | 14,469 |
| 2023 | 14,662 |
| 2024 | 14,788 |
| 2025 | 14,737 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,356 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.6 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Buchrain, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Emmen (32,777 residents), 3.3 km away.
All indicators for Ebikon
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 | Ebikon | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.8% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,073 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ebikon | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 6,829 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 122 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 6.7% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,731 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 29.5% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 634 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 55.6% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,521 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ebikon | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 49.2% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,058 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 23.2% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 437 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 4.0% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 1,527 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 7.3% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 336 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 301 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 269 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 671.3 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,512 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 66.5 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 190 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 4,512 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,724 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ebikon | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 821 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 150 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 851 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 158 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.7 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 1,221 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 68.4% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 643 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 27.7% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,025 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ebikon | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 7,147 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 127 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 485.0 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 524 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 64.1% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 879 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 35.4% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 421 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Ebikon | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 26.3% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 464 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Ebikon
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ebikon?
Ebikon has 14,737 residents (2025), ranking 98 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Ebikon?
Ebikon covers 9.7 km², with a density of 1,522 people per km².
Is the population of Ebikon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ebikon went from 13,106 to 14,737, a change of +12.4%.
Where is Ebikon?
Ebikon is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Luzern-Land (district). Latitude 47.084, longitude 8.343.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Ebikon?
In Ebikon, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 6.7% (2026), ranking 1,731 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Ebikon?
In Ebikon, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 4,512 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 1,724 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ebikon?
In Ebikon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,150 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ebikon?
The nearest to Ebikon are Buchrain (1.3 km), Adligenswil (2.2 km), Dierikon (2.6 km), Emmen (3.3 km), Inwil (4.3 km).