Grossdietwil: population and statistics
Grossdietwil has a population of 923 (2025) across 10.2 km², or 90.5 people per km². It ranks 1,504 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 923 residents
- 10.2 km²
- 90 people/km²
- 567 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Grossdietwil ranks No. 74 by population.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 2,668 kW in Grossdietwil, compared with an average of 1,343 kW in Lucerne and 919.4 kW nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 38.4% in Grossdietwil, compared with an average of 29.3% in Lucerne and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,175 kWh a year here.
Grossdietwil in numbers
Where is Grossdietwil?
Population of Grossdietwil over time
Grossdietwil had 831 residents in 2015 and 923 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 855 |
| 2021 | 861 |
| 2022 | 876 |
| 2023 | 904 |
| 2024 | 920 |
| 2025 | 923 |
Did you know?
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,429 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Altbüron, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Melchnau (1,485 residents), 2.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,700 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Grossdietwil
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 | Grossdietwil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.3% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,158 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Grossdietwil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 451 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,581 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 24.4% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 837 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 38.4% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 208 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 60.0% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,358 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Grossdietwil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 38.3% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,411 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 17.8% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 679 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 36.1% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 164 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.6% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,198 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 62 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 1,436 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,668 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 86 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 15.1 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,240 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 16,306 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 190 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Grossdietwil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 100 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 1,256 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 54 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 1,546 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 58.5 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 1,191 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 74.1% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 239 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 22.2% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,462 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Grossdietwil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 526 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,146 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 569.9 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 356 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 39.5% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,612 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 36.7% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 384 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Grossdietwil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 15.8% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,132 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Grossdietwil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grossdietwil?
Grossdietwil has 923 residents (2025), ranking 1,504 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Grossdietwil?
Grossdietwil covers 10.2 km², with a density of 90 people per km².
Is the population of Grossdietwil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Grossdietwil went from 831 to 923, a change of +11.1%.
Where is Grossdietwil?
Grossdietwil is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Willisau (district). Latitude 47.172, longitude 7.885.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Grossdietwil?
In Grossdietwil, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2,668 kW (2026), ranking 86 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Grossdietwil?
In Grossdietwil, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 38.4% (2026), ranking 208 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Grossdietwil?
In Grossdietwil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,175 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Grossdietwil?
The nearest to Grossdietwil are Altbüron (1.3 km), Fischbach (2.5 km), Melchnau (2.7 km), Reisiswil (3.0 km), Gondiswil (3.0 km).