Entlebuch: population and statistics
Entlebuch has a population of 3,409 (2025) across 56.9 km², or 59.9 people per km². It ranks 651 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,409 residents
- 56.9 km²
- 60 people/km²
- 713 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Entlebuch ranks No. 34 by population.
Oil or gas heating systems: 25.7% in Entlebuch, compared with an average of 49.7% in Lucerne and 61.7% nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 51.6% in Entlebuch, compared with an average of 49.1% in Lucerne and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,119 kWh a year here.
Entlebuch in numbers
Where is Entlebuch?
Population of Entlebuch over time
Entlebuch had 3,349 residents in 2015 and 3,409 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,230 |
| 2021 | 3,257 |
| 2022 | 3,267 |
| 2023 | 3,387 |
| 2024 | 3,422 |
| 2025 | 3,409 |
Did you know?
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,969 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hasle (LU), 2.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Malters (7,930 residents), 10 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 Entlebuch
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 | Entlebuch | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.7% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,101 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Entlebuch | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,777 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 675 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 27.0% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 707 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 20.8% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 1,194 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 51.6% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,625 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Entlebuch | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 25.7% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,699 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 17.9% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 667 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 37.1% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 156 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 13.6% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 163 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 166 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 658 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,560 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 480 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 45.0 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 394 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 13,192 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 388 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Entlebuch | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 376 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 378 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 262 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 574 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 76.9 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 516 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 72.1% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 371 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 21.0% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,546 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Entlebuch | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,908 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 485 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 559.7 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 373 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 53.3% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,253 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 27.3% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 746 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Entlebuch | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 9.7% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,544 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Entlebuch
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Entlebuch?
Entlebuch has 3,409 residents (2025), ranking 651 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Entlebuch?
Entlebuch covers 56.9 km², with a density of 60 people per km².
Is the population of Entlebuch growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Entlebuch went from 3,349 to 3,409, a change of +1.8%.
Where is Entlebuch?
Entlebuch is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Entlebuch (district). Latitude 46.993, longitude 8.063.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Entlebuch?
In Entlebuch, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 25.7% (2026), ranking 1,699 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Entlebuch?
In Entlebuch, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 51.6% (2026), ranking 1,625 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Entlebuch?
In Entlebuch, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,119 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Entlebuch?
The nearest to Entlebuch are Hasle (LU) (2.0 km), Doppleschwand (2.9 km), Romoos (3.4 km), Schüpfheim (6.0 km), Werthenstein (7.6 km).