Geuensee: population and statistics
Geuensee has a population of 3,069 (2025) across 6.4 km², or 477 people per km². It ranks 716 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,069 residents
- 6.4 km²
- 477 people/km²
- 506 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Geuensee ranks No. 38 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 40.7% in Geuensee, compared with an average of 29.3% in Lucerne and 24.6% nationally.
Heat pumps as main heating: 35.5% in Geuensee, compared with an average of 25.3% in Lucerne and 15.5% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,156 kWh a year here.
Geuensee in numbers
Where is Geuensee?
Population of Geuensee over time
Geuensee had 2,843 residents in 2015 and 3,069 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,882 |
| 2021 | 2,897 |
| 2022 | 2,878 |
| 2023 | 2,900 |
| 2024 | 2,941 |
| 2025 | 3,069 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 901 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Büron, 1.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sursee (11,118 residents), 2.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,624 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Geuensee
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 | Geuensee | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.8% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,544 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Geuensee | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,323 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 864 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 9.4% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,639 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 40.7% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 128 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 61.2% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,314 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Geuensee | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 41.9% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,319 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 35.5% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 142 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 17.5% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 655 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.1% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 768 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 124 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 891 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 999.4 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,098 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 19.4 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,038 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,334 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,491 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Geuensee | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 182 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 832 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 188 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 779 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 61.3 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 1,053 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 71.8% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 388 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 20.7% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,570 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Geuensee | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,030 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 800 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 335.6 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,006 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 52.9% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,267 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 39.4% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 308 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Geuensee | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 23.8% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 579 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Geuensee
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Geuensee?
Geuensee has 3,069 residents (2025), ranking 716 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Geuensee?
Geuensee covers 6.4 km², with a density of 477 people per km².
Is the population of Geuensee growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Geuensee went from 2,843 to 3,069, a change of +7.9%.
Where is Geuensee?
Geuensee is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Sursee (district). Latitude 47.200, longitude 8.107.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Geuensee?
In Geuensee, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 40.7% (2026), ranking 128 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Geuensee?
In Geuensee, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 35.5% (2026), ranking 142 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Geuensee?
In Geuensee, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,156 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Geuensee?
The nearest to Geuensee are Büron (1.8 km), Knutwil (2.6 km), Schlierbach (2.7 km), Sursee (2.8 km), Schenkon (3.7 km).