Greppen: population and statistics
Greppen has a population of 1,228 (2025) across 5.2 km², or 234 people per km². It ranks 1,309 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +18.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,228 residents
- 5.2 km²
- 234 people/km²
- 451 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Greppen ranks No. 68 by population.
Oil or gas heating systems: 19.3% in Greppen, compared with an average of 49.7% in Lucerne and 61.7% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 127.0 in Greppen, compared with an average of 620.6 in Lucerne and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,103 kWh a year here.
Greppen in numbers
Where is Greppen?
Population of Greppen over time
Greppen had 1,036 residents in 2015 and 1,228 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,185 |
| 2021 | 1,202 |
| 2022 | 1,196 |
| 2023 | 1,201 |
| 2024 | 1,219 |
| 2025 | 1,228 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Lucerne for “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”.
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 735 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Weggis (4,874 residents), 2.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,412 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Greppen
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 | Greppen | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.1% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,188 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Greppen | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 603 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,370 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 12.9% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,465 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 33.8% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 389 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 58.1% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,439 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Greppen | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 19.3% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,762 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 23.0% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 443 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 10.6% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 1,019 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 22.3% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 57 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 66 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 1,387 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,348 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 664 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 6.5 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,806 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,261 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,646 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Greppen | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 62 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 1,581 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 85 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 1,267 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 69.2 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 741 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 57.6% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 1,516 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 37.6% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 252 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Greppen | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 156 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,733 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 127.0 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,773 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 71.8% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 594 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 9.6% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,568 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Greppen | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 22.0% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 679 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Greppen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Greppen?
Greppen has 1,228 residents (2025), ranking 1,309 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Greppen?
Greppen covers 5.2 km², with a density of 234 people per km².
Is the population of Greppen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Greppen went from 1,036 to 1,228, a change of +18.5%.
Where is Greppen?
Greppen is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Luzern-Land (district). Latitude 47.055, longitude 8.429.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Greppen?
In Greppen, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 19.3% (2026), ranking 1,762 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Greppen?
In Greppen, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 127.0 (2024), ranking 1,773 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Greppen?
In Greppen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,103 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Greppen?
The nearest to Greppen are Weggis (2.6 km), Küssnacht (SZ) (3.2 km), Meggen (4.3 km), Udligenswil (4.5 km), Adligenswil (5.2 km).