Escholzmatt-Marbach: population and statistics
Escholzmatt-Marbach has a population of 4,587 (2025) across 106.4 km², or 43.1 people per km². It ranks 483 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,587 residents
- 106.4 km²
- 43 people/km²
- 862 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Escholzmatt-Marbach ranks No. 26 by population.
Oil or gas heating systems: 18.4% in Escholzmatt-Marbach, compared with an average of 49.7% in Lucerne and 61.7% nationally.
Share of jobs in services: 35.6% in Escholzmatt-Marbach, compared with an average of 69.3% in Lucerne and 73.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,119 kWh a year here.
Escholzmatt-Marbach in numbers
Where is Escholzmatt-Marbach?
Population of Escholzmatt-Marbach over time
Escholzmatt-Marbach had 4,326 residents in 2015 and 4,587 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,349 |
| 2021 | 4,354 |
| 2022 | 4,405 |
| 2023 | 4,474 |
| 2024 | 4,559 |
| 2025 | 4,587 |
Did you know?
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,902 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Trub, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Langnau im Emmental (9,645 residents), 12 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 Escholzmatt-Marbach
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 | Escholzmatt-Marbach | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.8% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 418 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Escholzmatt-Marbach | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,459 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 482 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 33.8% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 457 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 20.1% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 1,236 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 54.9% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,538 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Escholzmatt-Marbach | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 18.4% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,770 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 13.8% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 898 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 50.5% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 61 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 9.6% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 247 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 266 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 335 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,808 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 310 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 64.4 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 204 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,031 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 329 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Escholzmatt-Marbach | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 497 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 284 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 237 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 644 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 51.7 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 1,469 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 67.1% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 770 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 24.1% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,336 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Escholzmatt-Marbach | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,299 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 420 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 501.2 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 485 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 35.6% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,681 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 36.8% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 381 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Escholzmatt-Marbach | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 8.6% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,616 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Escholzmatt-Marbach
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Escholzmatt-Marbach?
Escholzmatt-Marbach has 4,587 residents (2025), ranking 483 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Escholzmatt-Marbach?
Escholzmatt-Marbach covers 106.4 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of Escholzmatt-Marbach growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Escholzmatt-Marbach went from 4,326 to 4,587, a change of +6.0%.
Where is Escholzmatt-Marbach?
Escholzmatt-Marbach is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Entlebuch (district). Latitude 46.917, longitude 7.933.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Escholzmatt-Marbach?
In Escholzmatt-Marbach, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 18.4% (2026), ranking 1,770 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Escholzmatt-Marbach?
In Escholzmatt-Marbach, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 35.6% (2024), ranking 1,681 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Escholzmatt-Marbach?
In Escholzmatt-Marbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,119 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Escholzmatt-Marbach?
The nearest to Escholzmatt-Marbach are Trub (4.2 km), Trubschachen (6.3 km), Schüpfheim (7.2 km), Flühli (7.3 km), Hasle (LU) (11 km).