Eschenbach (LU): population and statistics
Eschenbach (LU) has a population of 3,796 (2025) across 13.2 km², or 287 people per km². It ranks 590 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,796 residents
- 13.2 km²
- 287 people/km²
- 466 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Eschenbach (LU) ranks No. 31 by population.
District heating: 19.8% in Eschenbach (LU), compared with an average of 6.7% in Lucerne and 7.3% nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 54.6% in Eschenbach (LU), compared with an average of 49.1% in Lucerne and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,164 kWh a year here.
Eschenbach (LU) in numbers
Where is Eschenbach (LU)?
Population of Eschenbach (LU) over time
Eschenbach (LU) had 3,658 residents in 2015 and 3,796 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,677 |
| 2021 | 3,717 |
| 2022 | 3,777 |
| 2023 | 3,806 |
| 2024 | 3,779 |
| 2025 | 3,796 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,850 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Ballwil, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hochdorf (10,158 residents), 4.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,656 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Eschenbach (LU)
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 | Eschenbach (LU) | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.3% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 987 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Eschenbach (LU) | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,697 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 701 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 12.1% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,516 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 36.2% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 285 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 54.6% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,548 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Eschenbach (LU) | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 35.0% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,516 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 25.5% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 360 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 14.1% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 818 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 19.8% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 73 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 192 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 551 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,800 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 320 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 35.3 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 556 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,294 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 916 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Eschenbach (LU) | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 283 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 536 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 295 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 519 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 77.7 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 496 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 72.5% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 341 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 22.7% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,429 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Eschenbach (LU) | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,547 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 603 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 407.5 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 746 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 57.9% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,096 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 31.5% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 570 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Eschenbach (LU) | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 14.3% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,240 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Eschenbach (LU)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Eschenbach (LU)?
Eschenbach (LU) has 3,796 residents (2025), ranking 590 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Eschenbach (LU)?
Eschenbach (LU) covers 13.2 km², with a density of 287 people per km².
Is the population of Eschenbach (LU) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Eschenbach (LU) went from 3,658 to 3,796, a change of +3.8%.
Where is Eschenbach (LU)?
Eschenbach (LU) is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Hochdorf (district). Latitude 47.133, longitude 8.320.
District heating: what is the figure for Eschenbach (LU)?
In Eschenbach (LU), “District heating” stands at 19.8% (2026), ranking 73 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Eschenbach (LU)?
In Eschenbach (LU), “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 54.6% (2026), ranking 1,548 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Eschenbach (LU)?
In Eschenbach (LU), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,164 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Eschenbach (LU)?
The nearest to Eschenbach (LU) are Ballwil (1.9 km), Inwil (2.6 km), Hochdorf (4.4 km), Buchrain (4.7 km), Rain (4.7 km).