Ettiswil: population and statistics
Ettiswil has a population of 2,877 (2025) across 12.5 km², or 230 people per km². It ranks 751 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,877 residents
- 12.5 km²
- 230 people/km²
- 520 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Ettiswil ranks No. 41 by population.
District heating: 18.4% in Ettiswil, compared with an average of 6.7% in Lucerne and 7.3% nationally.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: 17.5% in Ettiswil, compared with an average of 20.6% in Lucerne and 26.1% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,171 kWh a year here.
Ettiswil in numbers
Where is Ettiswil?
Population of Ettiswil over time
Ettiswil had 2,649 residents in 2015 and 2,877 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,792 |
| 2021 | 2,823 |
| 2022 | 2,853 |
| 2023 | 2,878 |
| 2024 | 2,904 |
| 2025 | 2,877 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,752 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Alberswil, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Schötz (4,983 residents), 3.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,684 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Ettiswil
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 | Ettiswil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.6% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,444 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ettiswil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,287 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 881 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 15.5% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,328 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 36.7% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 269 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 57.8% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,457 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ettiswil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 42.5% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,295 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 21.8% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 490 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 14.7% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 778 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 18.4% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 89 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 151 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 726 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,689 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 379 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 31.4 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 640 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,925 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 662 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ettiswil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 205 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 747 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 171 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 831 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 59.4 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 1,145 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 74.9% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 200 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 17.5% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,693 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ettiswil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,027 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 806 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 357.0 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 927 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 60.3% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,020 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 25.4% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 828 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Ettiswil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 13.5% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,296 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Ettiswil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ettiswil?
Ettiswil has 2,877 residents (2025), ranking 751 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Ettiswil?
Ettiswil covers 12.5 km², with a density of 230 people per km².
Is the population of Ettiswil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ettiswil went from 2,649 to 2,877, a change of +8.6%.
Where is Ettiswil?
Ettiswil is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Willisau (district). Latitude 47.149, longitude 8.017.
District heating: what is the figure for Ettiswil?
In Ettiswil, “District heating” stands at 18.4% (2026), ranking 89 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: what is the figure for Ettiswil?
In Ettiswil, “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities” stands at 17.5% (2026), ranking 1,693 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 29.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ettiswil?
In Ettiswil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,171 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ettiswil?
The nearest to Ettiswil are Alberswil (1.3 km), Grosswangen (3.0 km), Schötz (3.3 km), Willisau (3.6 km), Wauwil (3.8 km).