Hohenrain: population and statistics
Hohenrain has a population of 2,467 (2025) across 23.2 km², or 106 people per km². It ranks 857 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,467 residents
- 23.2 km²
- 106 people/km²
- 598 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Hohenrain ranks No. 49 by population.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 3,712 kW in Hohenrain, compared with an average of 1,343 kW in Lucerne and 919.4 kW nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 9.6% in Hohenrain, compared with an average of 21.9% in Lucerne and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,158 kWh a year here.
Hohenrain in numbers
Where is Hohenrain?
Population of Hohenrain over time
Hohenrain had 2,539 residents in 2015 and 2,467 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,429 |
| 2021 | 2,428 |
| 2022 | 2,435 |
| 2023 | 2,452 |
| 2024 | 2,462 |
| 2025 | 2,467 |
Did you know?
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,252 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hochdorf (10,158 residents), 2.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,632 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Hohenrain
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 | Hohenrain | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.9% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 861 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hohenrain | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,080 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 989 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 27.1% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 702 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 25.6% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 884 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 66.5% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,068 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hohenrain | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 28.1% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,664 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 29.2% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 261 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 30.1% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 257 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.0% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 775 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 203 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 501 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3,712 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 20 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 41.5 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 439 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 16,838 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 167 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hohenrain | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 253 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 609 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 185 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 789 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 75.0 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 566 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 70.3% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 492 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 23.2% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,405 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hohenrain | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,184 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 738 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 479.9 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 533 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 58.2% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,093 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 16.1% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,291 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Hohenrain | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 9.6% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,558 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Hohenrain
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hohenrain?
Hohenrain has 2,467 residents (2025), ranking 857 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Hohenrain?
Hohenrain covers 23.2 km², with a density of 106 people per km².
Is the population of Hohenrain growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hohenrain went from 2,539 to 2,467, a change of −2.8%.
Where is Hohenrain?
Hohenrain is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Hochdorf (district). Latitude 47.181, longitude 8.318.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hohenrain?
In Hohenrain, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3,712 kW (2026), ranking 20 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Hohenrain?
In Hohenrain, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 9.6% (2025), ranking 1,558 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hohenrain?
In Hohenrain, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,158 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hohenrain?
The nearest to Hohenrain are Hochdorf (2.7 km), Abtwil (2.9 km), Ballwil (3.5 km), Auw (5.1 km), Eschenbach (LU) (5.3 km).