Hasle (LU): population and statistics
Hasle (LU) has a population of 1,841 (2025) across 40.3 km², or 45.7 people per km². It ranks 1,023 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,841 residents
- 40.3 km²
- 46 people/km²
- 695 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Hasle (LU) ranks No. 55 by population.
Oil or gas heating systems: 22.2% in Hasle (LU), compared with an average of 49.7% in Lucerne and 61.7% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 7.2% in Hasle (LU), compared with an average of 21.9% in Lucerne and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,125 kWh a year here.
Hasle (LU) in numbers
Where is Hasle (LU)?
Population of Hasle (LU) over time
Hasle (LU) had 1,748 residents in 2015 and 1,841 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,739 |
| 2021 | 1,725 |
| 2022 | 1,730 |
| 2023 | 1,794 |
| 2024 | 1,842 |
| 2025 | 1,841 |
Did you know?
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,644 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Entlebuch (3,409 residents), 2.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,500 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Hasle (LU)
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 | Hasle (LU) | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.4% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,324 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hasle (LU) | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 879 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,121 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 22.5% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 937 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 24.9% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 921 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 61.3% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,313 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hasle (LU) | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 22.2% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,731 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 28.6% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 276 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 35.8% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 168 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.0% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 636 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 115 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 955 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,454 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 109 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 24.9 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 845 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 13,509 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 367 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hasle (LU) | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 179 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 846 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 98 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 1,174 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 53.2 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 1,406 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 72.4% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 351 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 22.4% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,447 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hasle (LU) | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 911 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 871 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 494.8 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 506 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 39.7% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,606 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 32.8% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 519 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Hasle (LU) | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 7.2% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,684 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Hasle (LU)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hasle (LU)?
Hasle (LU) has 1,841 residents (2025), ranking 1,023 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Hasle (LU)?
Hasle (LU) covers 40.3 km², with a density of 46 people per km².
Is the population of Hasle (LU) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hasle (LU) went from 1,748 to 1,841, a change of +5.3%.
Where is Hasle (LU)?
Hasle (LU) is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Entlebuch (district). Latitude 46.978, longitude 8.047.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Hasle (LU)?
In Hasle (LU), “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 22.2% (2026), ranking 1,731 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Hasle (LU)?
In Hasle (LU), “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 7.2% (2025), ranking 1,684 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hasle (LU)?
In Hasle (LU), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,125 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hasle (LU)?
The nearest to Hasle (LU) are Entlebuch (2.0 km), Romoos (3.9 km), Schüpfheim (4.0 km), Doppleschwand (4.5 km), Wolhusen (9.5 km).