Mauensee: population and statistics
Mauensee has a population of 1,533 (2025) across 7.2 km², or 214 people per km². It ranks 1,157 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +15.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,533 residents
- 7.2 km²
- 214 people/km²
- 541 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Mauensee ranks No. 63 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Mauensee, compared with an average of 6.7% in Lucerne and 7.3% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 49.1% in Mauensee, compared with an average of 29.3% in Lucerne and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 33° generates about 1,082 kWh a year here.
Mauensee in numbers
Where is Mauensee?
Population of Mauensee over time
Mauensee had 1,326 residents in 2015 and 1,533 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,489 |
| 2021 | 1,538 |
| 2022 | 1,543 |
| 2023 | 1,532 |
| 2024 | 1,510 |
| 2025 | 1,533 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,004 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sursee (11,118 residents), 3.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,328 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Mauensee
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 | Mauensee | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.0% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,394 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mauensee | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 697 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,285 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 12.8% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,477 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 49.1% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 26 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 67.9% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 993 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mauensee | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 30.7% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,620 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 47.0% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 30 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 21.2% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 491 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 95 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 1,128 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,048 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,030 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 15.1 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,238 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,863 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 815 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mauensee | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 85 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 1,368 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 83 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 1,282 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 54.1 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 1,370 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 74.7% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 209 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 21.7% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,496 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mauensee | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 283 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,449 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 184.6 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,611 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 55.5% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,181 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 27.9% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 723 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Mauensee | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 9.8% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,541 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Mauensee
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mauensee?
Mauensee has 1,533 residents (2025), ranking 1,157 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Mauensee?
Mauensee covers 7.2 km², with a density of 214 people per km².
Is the population of Mauensee growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Mauensee went from 1,326 to 1,533, a change of +15.6%.
Where is Mauensee?
Mauensee is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Sursee (district). Latitude 47.167, longitude 8.066.
District heating: what is the figure for Mauensee?
In Mauensee, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Mauensee?
In Mauensee, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 49.1% (2026), ranking 26 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mauensee?
In Mauensee, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 33° produces about 1,082 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mauensee?
The nearest to Mauensee are Sursee (3.3 km), Knutwil (3.6 km), Oberkirch (4.0 km), Grosswangen (4.0 km), Wauwil (4.1 km).