Meggen: population and statistics
Meggen has a population of 7,718 (2025) across 13.9 km², or 554 people per km². It ranks 253 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 7,718 residents
- 13.9 km²
- 554 people/km²
- 476 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Meggen ranks No. 11 by population.
Share of jobs in services: 92.0% in Meggen, compared with an average of 69.3% in Lucerne and 73.4% nationally.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 153.0 in Meggen, compared with an average of 78.4 in Lucerne and 83.6 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,141 kWh a year here.
Meggen in numbers
Where is Meggen?
Population of Meggen over time
Meggen had 6,853 residents in 2015 and 7,718 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,562 |
| 2021 | 7,549 |
| 2022 | 7,716 |
| 2023 | 7,771 |
| 2024 | 7,795 |
| 2025 | 7,718 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Lucerne for “Share of people aged 65 and over”.
- Number 1 in Lucerne for “Share of jobs in services”.
- “Share of jobs in services”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,951 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times the national average.
All indicators for Meggen
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 | Meggen | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 29.0% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 71 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Meggen | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,868 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 278 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 9.5% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,635 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 34.9% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 341 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 54.5% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,552 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Meggen | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 52.7% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 937 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 39.9% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 82 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 3.5% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 1,579 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.2% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,461 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 336 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 226 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 917.2 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,222 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 40.9 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 449 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,301 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,641 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Meggen | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 654 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 204 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 1,181 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 106 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 153.0 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 42 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 82.2% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 32 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 14.6% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,753 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Meggen | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,451 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 404 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 317.6 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,082 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 92.0% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 45 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 5.8% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,703 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Meggen | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 18.9% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 905 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Meggen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Meggen?
Meggen has 7,718 residents (2025), ranking 253 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Meggen?
Meggen covers 13.9 km², with a density of 554 people per km².
Is the population of Meggen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Meggen went from 6,853 to 7,718, a change of +12.6%.
Where is Meggen?
Meggen is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Luzern-Land (district). Latitude 47.046, longitude 8.374.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Meggen?
In Meggen, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 92.0% (2024), ranking 45 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Meggen?
In Meggen, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 153.0 (2026), ranking 42 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Meggen?
In Meggen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,141 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Meggen?
The nearest to Meggen are Adligenswil (2.8 km), Greppen (4.3 km), Ebikon (4.8 km), Weggis (5.1 km), Lucerne (5.2 km).