Egolzwil: population and statistics
Egolzwil has a population of 1,667 (2025) across 4.2 km², or 399 people per km². It ranks 1,086 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +17.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,667 residents
- 4.2 km²
- 399 people/km²
- 514 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Egolzwil ranks No. 60 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 8.4% in Egolzwil, compared with an average of 16.6% in Lucerne and 22.4% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 17.0% in Egolzwil, compared with an average of 19.4% in Lucerne and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,175 kWh a year here.
Egolzwil in numbers
Where is Egolzwil?
Population of Egolzwil over time
Egolzwil had 1,420 residents in 2015 and 1,667 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,530 |
| 2021 | 1,586 |
| 2022 | 1,624 |
| 2023 | 1,661 |
| 2024 | 1,664 |
| 2025 | 1,667 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 585 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wauwil (2,683 residents), 0.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,700 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Egolzwil
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 | Egolzwil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.0% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,512 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Egolzwil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 774 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,210 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 8.4% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,672 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 36.2% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 287 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 57.5% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,466 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Egolzwil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 57.9% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 763 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.9% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 964 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 20.8% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 510 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.7% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 835 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 114 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 961 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,321 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 689 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 18.8 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,064 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,284 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 617 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Egolzwil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 107 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 1,207 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 100 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 1,160 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 60.0 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 1,115 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 69.0% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 592 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.0% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,258 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Egolzwil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 650 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,035 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 389.9 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 805 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 64.2% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 874 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 30.8% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 596 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Egolzwil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 15.4% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,166 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Egolzwil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Egolzwil?
Egolzwil has 1,667 residents (2025), ranking 1,086 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Egolzwil?
Egolzwil covers 4.2 km², with a density of 399 people per km².
Is the population of Egolzwil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Egolzwil went from 1,420 to 1,667, a change of +17.4%.
Where is Egolzwil?
Egolzwil is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Willisau (district). Latitude 47.185, longitude 8.007.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Egolzwil?
In Egolzwil, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 8.4% (2026), ranking 1,672 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Egolzwil?
In Egolzwil, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 17.0% (2025), ranking 1,512 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Egolzwil?
In Egolzwil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,175 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Egolzwil?
The nearest to Egolzwil are Wauwil (0.7 km), Schötz (2.0 km), Nebikon (2.4 km), Dagmersellen (3.4 km), Altishofen (3.5 km).