Knutwil: population and statistics
Knutwil has a population of 2,499 (2025) across 9.8 km², or 256 people per km². It ranks 843 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +16.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,499 residents
- 9.8 km²
- 256 people/km²
- 555 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Knutwil ranks No. 46 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 45.7% in Knutwil, compared with an average of 29.3% in Lucerne and 24.6% nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 77.1% in Knutwil, compared with an average of 74.5% in Lucerne and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,165 kWh a year here.
Knutwil in numbers
Where is Knutwil?
Population of Knutwil over time
Knutwil had 2,141 residents in 2015 and 2,499 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,271 |
| 2021 | 2,325 |
| 2022 | 2,373 |
| 2023 | 2,460 |
| 2024 | 2,516 |
| 2025 | 2,499 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,370 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Büron, 2.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sursee (11,118 residents), 3.9 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 Knutwil
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 | Knutwil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.2% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,611 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Knutwil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,170 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 949 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 13.2% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,452 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 45.7% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 51 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 65.7% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,105 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Knutwil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 34.7% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,531 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 34.5% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 160 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 21.0% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 508 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 4.6% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 495 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 155 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 707 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,730 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 361 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 27.7 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 743 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,100 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 641 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Knutwil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 180 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 843 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 153 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 910 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 61.2 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 1,059 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 77.1% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 115 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 19.0% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,638 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Knutwil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 812 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 928 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 324.9 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,056 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 50.6% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,328 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 34.4% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 469 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Knutwil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 13.2% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,325 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Knutwil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Knutwil?
Knutwil has 2,499 residents (2025), ranking 843 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Knutwil?
Knutwil covers 9.8 km², with a density of 256 people per km².
Is the population of Knutwil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Knutwil went from 2,141 to 2,499, a change of +16.7%.
Where is Knutwil?
Knutwil is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Sursee (district). Latitude 47.200, longitude 8.072.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Knutwil?
In Knutwil, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 45.7% (2026), ranking 51 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Knutwil?
In Knutwil, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 77.1% (2026), ranking 115 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Knutwil?
In Knutwil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,165 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Knutwil?
The nearest to Knutwil are Büron (2.3 km), Geuensee (2.6 km), Mauensee (3.6 km), Sursee (3.9 km), Schlierbach (4.0 km).