Hochdorf: population and statistics
Hochdorf has a population of 10,158 (2025) across 9.6 km², or 1,054 people per km². It ranks 177 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 10,158 residents
- 9.6 km²
- 1,054 people/km²
- 478 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Hochdorf ranks No. 7 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,163 kWh a year here.
Hochdorf in numbers
Where is Hochdorf?
Population of Hochdorf over time
Hochdorf had 9,725 residents in 2015 and 10,158 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 9,872 |
| 2021 | 9,907 |
| 2022 | 9,911 |
| 2023 | 10,033 |
| 2024 | 10,067 |
| 2025 | 10,158 |
Did you know?
- “Photovoltaic installations”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,350 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.5 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hohenrain, 2.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Emmen (32,777 residents), 10.0 km away.
All indicators for Hochdorf
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 | Hochdorf | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.7% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 896 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hochdorf | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 4,504 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 227 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 10.0% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,604 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 36.1% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 291 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 52.5% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,608 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hochdorf | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 53.7% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 896 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 30.7% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 231 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 9.7% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 1,082 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.3% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 921 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 398 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 157 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,656 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 397 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 80.1 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 145 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,889 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,196 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hochdorf | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 643 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 211 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 631 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 225 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 62.1 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 1,019 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 76.1% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 146 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 19.2% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,630 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hochdorf | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 5,576 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 170 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 548.9 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 397 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 61.8% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 960 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 35.6% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 416 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Hochdorf | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 23.2% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 615 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Hochdorf
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hochdorf?
Hochdorf has 10,158 residents (2025), ranking 177 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Hochdorf?
Hochdorf covers 9.6 km², with a density of 1,054 people per km².
Is the population of Hochdorf growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hochdorf went from 9,725 to 10,158, a change of +4.5%.
Where is Hochdorf?
Hochdorf is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Hochdorf (district). Latitude 47.166, longitude 8.289.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Hochdorf?
In Hochdorf, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 398 (2026), ranking 157 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Jobs: what is the figure for Hochdorf?
In Hochdorf, “Jobs” stands at 5,576 (2024), ranking 170 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hochdorf?
In Hochdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,163 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hochdorf?
The nearest to Hochdorf are Hohenrain (2.7 km), Ballwil (2.8 km), Römerswil (3.4 km), Eschenbach (LU) (4.4 km), Rain (4.6 km).