Hergiswil bei Willisau: population and statistics
Hergiswil bei Willisau has a population of 1,934 (2025) across 31.3 km², or 61.7 people per km². It ranks 989 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,934 residents
- 31.3 km²
- 62 people/km²
- 654 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Hergiswil bei Willisau ranks No. 53 by population.
Oil or gas heating systems: 17.5% in Hergiswil bei Willisau, compared with an average of 49.7% in Lucerne and 61.7% nationally.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: 16.7% in Hergiswil bei Willisau, compared with an average of 20.6% in Lucerne and 26.1% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,138 kWh a year here.
Hergiswil bei Willisau in numbers
Where is Hergiswil bei Willisau?
Population of Hergiswil bei Willisau over time
Hergiswil bei Willisau had 1,887 residents in 2015 and 1,934 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,908 |
| 2021 | 1,934 |
| 2022 | 1,910 |
| 2023 | 1,928 |
| 2024 | 1,944 |
| 2025 | 1,934 |
Did you know?
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,389 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Luthern, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Willisau (9,297 residents), 4.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,552 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Hergiswil bei Willisau
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 | Hergiswil bei Willisau | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.4% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 788 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hergiswil bei Willisau | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 867 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,127 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 24.7% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 822 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 32.3% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 463 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 55.7% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,518 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hergiswil bei Willisau | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 17.5% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,776 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 17.2% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 713 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 51.5% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 54 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 9.9% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 235 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 105 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 1,042 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,147 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 175 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 28.1 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 729 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,529 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 282 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hergiswil bei Willisau | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 222 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 697 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 84 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 1,275 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 43.4 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 1,697 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 67.9% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 694 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 16.7% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,717 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hergiswil bei Willisau | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 861 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 898 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 445.2 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 627 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 42.2% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,544 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 19.5% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,126 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Hergiswil bei Willisau | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 9.4% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,569 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Hergiswil bei Willisau
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hergiswil bei Willisau?
Hergiswil bei Willisau has 1,934 residents (2025), ranking 989 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Hergiswil bei Willisau?
Hergiswil bei Willisau covers 31.3 km², with a density of 62 people per km².
Is the population of Hergiswil bei Willisau growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hergiswil bei Willisau went from 1,887 to 1,934, a change of +2.5%.
Where is Hergiswil bei Willisau?
Hergiswil bei Willisau is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Willisau (district). Latitude 47.084, longitude 7.957.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Hergiswil bei Willisau?
In Hergiswil bei Willisau, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 17.5% (2026), ranking 1,776 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: what is the figure for Hergiswil bei Willisau?
In Hergiswil bei Willisau, “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities” stands at 16.7% (2026), ranking 1,717 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 29.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hergiswil bei Willisau?
In Hergiswil bei Willisau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,138 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hergiswil bei Willisau?
The nearest to Hergiswil bei Willisau are Luthern (4.3 km), Willisau (4.8 km), Ufhusen (5.8 km), Zell (LU) (6.2 km), Menznau (6.2 km).