Ermensee: population and statistics
Ermensee has a population of 1,087 (2025) across 5.7 km², or 191 people per km². It ranks 1,410 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +21.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,087 residents
- 5.7 km²
- 191 people/km²
- 458 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Ermensee ranks No. 69 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 42.3% in Ermensee, compared with an average of 29.3% in Lucerne and 24.6% nationally.
Heat pumps as main heating: 34.1% in Ermensee, compared with an average of 25.3% in Lucerne and 15.5% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,147 kWh a year here.
Ermensee in numbers
Where is Ermensee?
Population of Ermensee over time
Ermensee had 892 residents in 2015 and 1,087 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,029 |
| 2021 | 1,019 |
| 2022 | 1,012 |
| 2023 | 1,032 |
| 2024 | 1,044 |
| 2025 | 1,087 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 798 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hitzkirch (6,067 residents), 2.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,588 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Ermensee
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 | Ermensee | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.1% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,380 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ermensee | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 506 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,502 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 23.9% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 869 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 42.3% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 100 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 65.3% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,122 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ermensee | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 31.3% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,607 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 34.1% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 168 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 18.4% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 601 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.7% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 563 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 70 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 1,350 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,823 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 299 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 13.7 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,307 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,622 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 448 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ermensee | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 90 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 1,325 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 81 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 1,300 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 74.5 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 584 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 71.6% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 402 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.9% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,179 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ermensee | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 412 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,268 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 379.0 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 843 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 49.3% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,371 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 41.0% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 279 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Ermensee | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 16.6% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,088 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Ermensee
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ermensee?
Ermensee has 1,087 residents (2025), ranking 1,410 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Ermensee?
Ermensee covers 5.7 km², with a density of 191 people per km².
Is the population of Ermensee growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ermensee went from 892 to 1,087, a change of +21.9%.
Where is Ermensee?
Ermensee is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Hochdorf (district). Latitude 47.233, longitude 8.233.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Ermensee?
In Ermensee, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 42.3% (2026), ranking 100 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Ermensee?
In Ermensee, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 34.1% (2026), ranking 168 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ermensee?
In Ermensee, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,147 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ermensee?
The nearest to Ermensee are Hitzkirch (2.4 km), Aesch (LU) (2.5 km), Menziken (3.2 km), Schongau (4.2 km), Reinach (AG) (4.4 km).