Hildisrieden: population and statistics
Hildisrieden has a population of 2,468 (2025) across 7.0 km², or 351 people per km². It ranks 856 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +15.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,468 residents
- 7.0 km²
- 351 people/km²
- 679 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Hildisrieden ranks No. 48 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Hildisrieden, compared with an average of 6.7% in Lucerne and 7.3% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 45.1% in Hildisrieden, compared with an average of 29.3% in Lucerne and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,165 kWh a year here.
Hildisrieden in numbers
Where is Hildisrieden?
Population of Hildisrieden over time
Hildisrieden had 2,138 residents in 2015 and 2,468 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,437 |
| 2021 | 2,444 |
| 2022 | 2,445 |
| 2023 | 2,468 |
| 2024 | 2,502 |
| 2025 | 2,468 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 986 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Römerswil, 2.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sempach (4,404 residents), 3.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,660 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Hildisrieden
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 | Hildisrieden | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.1% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 514 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hildisrieden | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,131 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 963 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 7.9% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,698 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 45.1% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 58 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 61.5% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,306 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hildisrieden | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 49.9% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,033 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 26.0% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 345 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 16.2% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 704 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 169 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 646 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,124 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 179 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 25.5 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 823 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,340 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 742 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hildisrieden | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 164 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 912 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 196 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 746 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 79.4 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 459 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 75.0% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 190 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 17.9% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,680 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hildisrieden | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 657 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,034 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 266.2 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,303 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 66.7% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 785 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 17.5% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,224 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Hildisrieden | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 10.5% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,502 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Hildisrieden
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hildisrieden?
Hildisrieden has 2,468 residents (2025), ranking 856 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Hildisrieden?
Hildisrieden covers 7.0 km², with a density of 351 people per km².
Is the population of Hildisrieden growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hildisrieden went from 2,138 to 2,468, a change of +15.4%.
Where is Hildisrieden?
Hildisrieden is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Sursee (district). Latitude 47.150, longitude 8.229.
District heating: what is the figure for Hildisrieden?
In Hildisrieden, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Hildisrieden?
In Hildisrieden, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 45.1% (2026), ranking 58 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hildisrieden?
In Hildisrieden, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,165 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hildisrieden?
The nearest to Hildisrieden are Römerswil (2.5 km), Rain (3.0 km), Sempach (3.3 km), Eich (4.6 km), Hochdorf (4.9 km).