Meierskappel: population and statistics
Meierskappel has a population of 1,578 (2025) across 9.2 km², or 171 people per km². It ranks 1,137 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +16.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,578 residents
- 9.2 km²
- 171 people/km²
- 495 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Meierskappel ranks No. 61 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 15.4% in Meierskappel, compared with an average of 19.4% in Lucerne and 19.8% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 37.4% in Meierskappel, compared with an average of 29.3% in Lucerne and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,122 kWh a year here.
Meierskappel in numbers
Where is Meierskappel?
Population of Meierskappel over time
Meierskappel had 1,352 residents in 2015 and 1,578 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,477 |
| 2021 | 1,604 |
| 2022 | 1,596 |
| 2023 | 1,580 |
| 2024 | 1,595 |
| 2025 | 1,578 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,293 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Risch (11,830 residents), 2.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,488 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Meierskappel
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 | Meierskappel | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.4% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,675 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Meierskappel | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 722 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,258 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 16.5% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,273 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 37.4% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 242 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 58.5% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,429 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Meierskappel | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 35.7% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,497 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 26.2% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 335 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 20.3% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 531 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.3% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 914 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 98 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 1,097 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,477 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 555 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 14.1 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,282 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,954 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 987 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Meierskappel | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 125 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 1,094 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 102 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 1,145 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 64.6 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 916 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 69.6% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 549 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 24.5% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,310 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Meierskappel | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 452 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,216 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 286.4 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,223 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 41.1% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,569 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 33.6% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 487 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Meierskappel | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 20.5% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 779 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Meierskappel
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Meierskappel?
Meierskappel has 1,578 residents (2025), ranking 1,137 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Meierskappel?
Meierskappel covers 9.2 km², with a density of 171 people per km².
Is the population of Meierskappel growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Meierskappel went from 1,352 to 1,578, a change of +16.7%.
Where is Meierskappel?
Meierskappel is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Luzern-Land (district). Latitude 47.126, longitude 8.444.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Meierskappel?
In Meierskappel, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 15.4% (2025), ranking 1,675 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Meierskappel?
In Meierskappel, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 37.4% (2026), ranking 242 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Meierskappel?
In Meierskappel, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,122 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Meierskappel?
The nearest to Meierskappel are Risch (2.0 km), Gisikon (3.5 km), Root (4.1 km), Dietwil (4.7 km), Küssnacht (SZ) (4.8 km).