Gisikon: population and statistics
Gisikon has a population of 1,543 (2025) across 1.1 km², or 1,429 people per km². It ranks 1,151 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +29.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,543 residents
- 1.1 km²
- 1,429 people/km²
- 442 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Gisikon ranks No. 62 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 13.8% in Gisikon, compared with an average of 19.4% in Lucerne and 19.8% nationally.
Heat pumps as main heating: 40.0% in Gisikon, compared with an average of 25.3% in Lucerne and 15.5% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,139 kWh a year here.
Gisikon in numbers
Where is Gisikon?
Population of Gisikon over time
Gisikon had 1,189 residents in 2015 and 1,543 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,421 |
| 2021 | 1,424 |
| 2022 | 1,460 |
| 2023 | 1,503 |
| 2024 | 1,515 |
| 2025 | 1,543 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 151 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.1 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Root (6,712 residents), 1.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,556 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Gisikon
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 | Gisikon | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 13.8% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,771 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gisikon | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 703 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,274 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 7.1% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,722 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 42.8% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 91 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 63.9% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,201 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gisikon | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 38.1% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,420 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 40.0% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 77 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 6.7% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 1,309 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 6.7% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 374 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 54 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 1,514 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 736.8 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,429 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 7.5 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,734 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 4,841 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,698 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gisikon | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 83 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 1,386 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 89 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 1,241 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.7 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 1,221 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 70.8% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 462 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.8% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,188 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gisikon | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 377 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,312 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 244.3 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,388 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 51.2% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,311 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 46.1% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 180 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Gisikon | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 24.3% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 560 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Gisikon
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gisikon?
Gisikon has 1,543 residents (2025), ranking 1,151 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Gisikon?
Gisikon covers 1.1 km², with a density of 1,429 people per km².
Is the population of Gisikon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Gisikon went from 1,189 to 1,543, a change of +29.8%.
Where is Gisikon?
Gisikon is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Luzern-Land (district). Latitude 47.124, longitude 8.398.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Gisikon?
In Gisikon, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 13.8% (2025), ranking 1,771 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Gisikon?
In Gisikon, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 40.0% (2026), ranking 77 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gisikon?
In Gisikon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,139 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gisikon?
The nearest to Gisikon are Root (1.0 km), Dietwil (2.8 km), Risch (3.2 km), Meierskappel (3.5 km), Dierikon (3.6 km).