Eich: population and statistics
Eich has a population of 1,779 (2025) across 5.9 km², or 302 people per km². It ranks 1,041 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,779 residents
- 5.9 km²
- 302 people/km²
- 511 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Eich ranks No. 58 by population.
Heat pumps as main heating: 47.3% in Eich, compared with an average of 25.3% in Lucerne and 15.5% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 43.7% in Eich, compared with an average of 29.3% in Lucerne and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,166 kWh a year here.
Eich in numbers
Where is Eich?
Population of Eich over time
Eich had 1,684 residents in 2015 and 1,779 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,600 |
| 2021 | 1,610 |
| 2022 | 1,623 |
| 2023 | 1,669 |
| 2024 | 1,750 |
| 2025 | 1,779 |
Did you know?
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 825 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sempach (4,404 residents), 2.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,664 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Eich
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 | Eich | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.8% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 565 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Eich | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 872 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,124 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 10.6% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,580 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 43.7% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 81 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 62.7% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,258 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Eich | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 32.6% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,568 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 47.3% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 26 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 11.9% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 932 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.9% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,039 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 112 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 979 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,815 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 305 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 16.8 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,159 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,432 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 889 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Eich | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 158 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 932 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 196 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 746 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 110.2 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 136 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 71.9% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 384 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 | Eich | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 638 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,038 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 358.6 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 921 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 68.2% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 725 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 18.3% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,190 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Eich | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 9.1% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,590 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Eich
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Eich?
Eich has 1,779 residents (2025), ranking 1,041 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Eich?
Eich covers 5.9 km², with a density of 302 people per km².
Is the population of Eich growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Eich went from 1,684 to 1,779, a change of +5.6%.
Where is Eich?
Eich is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Sursee (district). Latitude 47.151, longitude 8.168.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Eich?
In Eich, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 47.3% (2026), ranking 26 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Eich?
In Eich, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 43.7% (2026), ranking 81 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Eich?
In Eich, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,166 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Eich?
The nearest to Eich are Sempach (2.8 km), Nottwil (2.9 km), Schenkon (3.5 km), Oberkirch (4.0 km), Hildisrieden (4.6 km).