Inwil: population and statistics
Inwil has a population of 2,919 (2025) across 10.3 km², or 283 people per km². It ranks 747 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +20.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,919 residents
- 10.3 km²
- 283 people/km²
- 415 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Inwil ranks No. 40 by population.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 80.1% in Inwil, compared with an average of 74.5% in Lucerne and 68.6% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 44.6% in Inwil, compared with an average of 29.3% in Lucerne and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,168 kWh a year here.
Inwil in numbers
Where is Inwil?
Population of Inwil over time
Inwil had 2,427 residents in 2015 and 2,919 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,706 |
| 2021 | 2,877 |
| 2022 | 2,897 |
| 2023 | 2,919 |
| 2024 | 2,924 |
| 2025 | 2,919 |
Did you know?
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,445 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Eschenbach (LU), 2.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Buchrain (7,013 residents), 3.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,672 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Inwil
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 | Inwil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.2% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,614 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Inwil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,351 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 844 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 11.3% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,545 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 44.6% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 65 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 45.3% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,707 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Inwil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 39.6% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,386 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 34.0% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 172 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 14.2% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 813 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 7.1% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 352 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 133 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 839 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,984 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 231 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 35.8 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 548 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,258 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 493 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Inwil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 237 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 646 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 292 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 520 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 100.0 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 199 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 80.1% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 58 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 14.4% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,757 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Inwil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,588 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 584 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 544.0 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 405 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 54.6% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,211 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 37.3% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 360 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Inwil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 13.8% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,274 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Inwil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Inwil?
Inwil has 2,919 residents (2025), ranking 747 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Inwil?
Inwil covers 10.3 km², with a density of 283 people per km².
Is the population of Inwil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Inwil went from 2,427 to 2,919, a change of +20.3%.
Where is Inwil?
Inwil is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Hochdorf (district). Latitude 47.122, longitude 8.350.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Inwil?
In Inwil, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 80.1% (2026), ranking 58 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Inwil?
In Inwil, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 44.6% (2026), ranking 65 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Inwil?
In Inwil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,168 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Inwil?
The nearest to Inwil are Eschenbach (LU) (2.6 km), Buchrain (3.0 km), Root (3.2 km), Dierikon (3.2 km), Gisikon (3.7 km).