Fischbach: population and statistics
Fischbach has a population of 760 (2025) across 8.1 km², or 94.4 people per km². It ranks 1,610 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 760 residents
- 8.1 km²
- 94 people/km²
- 639 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Fischbach ranks No. 77 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Fischbach, compared with an average of 6.7% in Lucerne and 7.3% nationally.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 36.8 in Fischbach, compared with an average of 78.4 in Lucerne and 83.6 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,173 kWh a year here.
Fischbach in numbers
Where is Fischbach?
Population of Fischbach over time
Fischbach had 726 residents in 2015 and 760 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 702 |
| 2021 | 703 |
| 2022 | 702 |
| 2023 | 731 |
| 2024 | 724 |
| 2025 | 760 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,127 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Grossdietwil, 2.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Zell (LU) (2,264 residents), 2.6 km away.
All indicators for Fischbach
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 | Fischbach | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.6% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,441 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fischbach | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 338 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,722 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 19.2% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,104 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 30.5% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 563 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 59.4% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,393 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Fischbach | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 41.1% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,347 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 18.4% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 632 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 36.7% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 158 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 48 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 1,585 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,712 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 368 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 12.2 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,404 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 16,039 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 200 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fischbach | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 66 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 1,543 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 28 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 1,833 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.8 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 1,786 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 60.7% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 1,338 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 32.1% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 643 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fischbach | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 220 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,576 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 289.5 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,210 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 34.1% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,702 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 16.8% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,260 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Fischbach | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 17.4% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,029 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Fischbach
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fischbach?
Fischbach has 760 residents (2025), ranking 1,610 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Fischbach?
Fischbach covers 8.1 km², with a density of 94 people per km².
Is the population of Fischbach growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Fischbach went from 726 to 760, a change of +4.7%.
Where is Fischbach?
Fischbach is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Willisau (district). Latitude 47.155, longitude 7.908.
District heating: what is the figure for Fischbach?
In Fischbach, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fischbach?
In Fischbach, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 36.8 (2026), ranking 1,786 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Fischbach?
In Fischbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,173 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Fischbach?
The nearest to Fischbach are Grossdietwil (2.5 km), Zell (LU) (2.6 km), Gondiswil (2.8 km), Altbüron (3.6 km), Ufhusen (4.4 km).