Grosswangen: population and statistics
Grosswangen has a population of 3,492 (2025) across 19.7 km², or 177 people per km². It ranks 633 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,492 residents
- 19.7 km²
- 177 people/km²
- 549 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Grosswangen ranks No. 33 by population.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 3,275 kW in Grosswangen, compared with an average of 1,343 kW in Lucerne and 919.4 kW nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 80.2% in Grosswangen, compared with an average of 74.5% in Lucerne and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,160 kWh a year here.
Grosswangen in numbers
Where is Grosswangen?
Population of Grosswangen over time
Grosswangen had 3,120 residents in 2015 and 3,492 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,293 |
| 2021 | 3,254 |
| 2022 | 3,221 |
| 2023 | 3,450 |
| 2024 | 3,524 |
| 2025 | 3,492 |
Did you know?
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,759 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Ettiswil, 3.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Willisau (9,297 residents), 4.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,640 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Grosswangen
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 | Grosswangen | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.1% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,503 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Grosswangen | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,530 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 770 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 23.9% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 867 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 31.8% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 498 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 55.6% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,522 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Grosswangen | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 36.4% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,480 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 25.1% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 378 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 32.3% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 220 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.4% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 592 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 237 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 400 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3,275 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 30 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 46.1 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 379 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 13,193 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 387 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Grosswangen | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 307 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 494 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 268 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 566 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 76.7 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 522 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 80.2% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 52 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 16.0% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,734 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Grosswangen | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,496 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 618 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 428.4 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 675 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 42.5% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,537 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 35.3% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 426 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Grosswangen | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 14.3% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,242 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Grosswangen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grosswangen?
Grosswangen has 3,492 residents (2025), ranking 633 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Grosswangen?
Grosswangen covers 19.7 km², with a density of 177 people per km².
Is the population of Grosswangen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Grosswangen went from 3,120 to 3,492, a change of +11.9%.
Where is Grosswangen?
Grosswangen is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Sursee (district). Latitude 47.133, longitude 8.050.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Grosswangen?
In Grosswangen, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3,275 kW (2026), ranking 30 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Grosswangen?
In Grosswangen, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 80.2% (2026), ranking 52 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Grosswangen?
In Grosswangen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,160 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Grosswangen?
The nearest to Grosswangen are Ettiswil (3.0 km), Mauensee (4.0 km), Buttisholz (4.0 km), Alberswil (4.2 km), Willisau (4.5 km).