Hitzkirch: population and statistics
Hitzkirch has a population of 6,067 (2025) across 24.7 km², or 246 people per km². It ranks 341 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,067 residents
- 24.7 km²
- 246 people/km²
- 493 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Hitzkirch ranks No. 19 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,162 kWh a year here.
Hitzkirch in numbers
Where is Hitzkirch?
Population of Hitzkirch over time
Hitzkirch had 5,568 residents in 2015 and 6,067 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,916 |
| 2021 | 5,959 |
| 2022 | 5,975 |
| 2023 | 6,030 |
| 2024 | 6,086 |
| 2025 | 6,067 |
Did you know?
- “Photovoltaic installations”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,454 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Ermensee, 2.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Reinach (AG) (9,858 residents), 6.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,648 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Hitzkirch
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 | Hitzkirch | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.0% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,030 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hitzkirch | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,793 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 409 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 17.6% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,207 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 35.1% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 324 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 71.9% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 764 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hitzkirch | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 31.9% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,589 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 24.5% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 398 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 22.3% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 447 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 10.0% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 231 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 417 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 131 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,091 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 189 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 74.2 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 167 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,224 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 496 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hitzkirch | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 512 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 273 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 442 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 329 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 72.9 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 622 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 68.6% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 632 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.3% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,234 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hitzkirch | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 3,269 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 302 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 538.8 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 418 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 48.7% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,394 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 36.7% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 382 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Hitzkirch | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 18.2% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 969 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Hitzkirch
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hitzkirch?
Hitzkirch has 6,067 residents (2025), ranking 341 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Hitzkirch?
Hitzkirch covers 24.7 km², with a density of 246 people per km².
Is the population of Hitzkirch growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hitzkirch went from 5,568 to 6,067, a change of +9.0%.
Where is Hitzkirch?
Hitzkirch is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Hochdorf (district). Latitude 47.225, longitude 8.262.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Hitzkirch?
In Hitzkirch, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 417 (2026), ranking 131 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Establishments: what is the figure for Hitzkirch?
In Hitzkirch, “Establishments” stands at 512 (2024), ranking 273 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hitzkirch?
In Hitzkirch, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,162 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hitzkirch?
The nearest to Hitzkirch are Ermensee (2.4 km), Aesch (LU) (3.7 km), Schongau (4.7 km), Geltwil (5.4 km), Beromünster (5.5 km).