Luthern: population and statistics
Luthern has a population of 1,252 (2025) across 37.8 km², or 33.2 people per km². It ranks 1,294 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,252 residents
- 37.8 km²
- 33 people/km²
- 795 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Luthern ranks No. 67 by population.
Oil or gas heating systems: 10.0% in Luthern, compared with an average of 49.7% in Lucerne and 61.7% nationally.
Share of jobs in services: 35.0% in Luthern, compared with an average of 69.3% in Lucerne and 73.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,138 kWh a year here.
Luthern in numbers
Where is Luthern?
Population of Luthern over time
Luthern had 1,289 residents in 2015 and 1,252 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,245 |
| 2021 | 1,263 |
| 2022 | 1,248 |
| 2023 | 1,265 |
| 2024 | 1,240 |
| 2025 | 1,252 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Lucerne for “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”.
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,289 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hergiswil bei Willisau (1,934 residents), 4.3 km away.
All indicators for Luthern
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 | Luthern | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.7% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 906 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Luthern | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 598 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,379 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 38.1% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 325 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 15.7% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 1,477 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 60.5% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,339 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Luthern | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 10.0% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,801 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 4.7% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,677 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 61.2% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 21 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 21.9% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 58 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 64 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 1,412 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,954 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 51 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 26.2 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 790 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 20,919 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 76 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Luthern | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 165 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 907 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 69 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 1,400 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 55.1 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 1,337 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.7% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 813 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 24.6% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,303 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Luthern | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 691 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,008 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 551.9 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 388 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 35.0% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,691 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 24.2% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 888 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Luthern | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 7.1% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,688 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Luthern
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Luthern?
Luthern has 1,252 residents (2025), ranking 1,294 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Luthern?
Luthern covers 37.8 km², with a density of 33 people per km².
Is the population of Luthern growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Luthern went from 1,289 to 1,252, a change of −2.9%.
Where is Luthern?
Luthern is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Willisau (district). Latitude 47.058, longitude 7.916.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Luthern?
In Luthern, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 10.0% (2026), ranking 1,801 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Luthern?
In Luthern, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 35.0% (2024), ranking 1,691 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Luthern?
In Luthern, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,138 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Luthern?
The nearest to Luthern are Hergiswil bei Willisau (4.3 km), Eriswil (5.7 km), Ufhusen (6.6 km), Wyssachen (7.4 km), Huttwil (8.2 km).