Menznau: population and statistics
Menznau has a population of 3,168 (2025) across 30.3 km², or 104 people per km². It ranks 692 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,168 residents
- 30.3 km²
- 104 people/km²
- 603 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Menznau ranks No. 36 by population.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 3,568 kW in Menznau, compared with an average of 1,343 kW in Lucerne and 919.4 kW nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 49.5% in Menznau, compared with an average of 49.1% in Lucerne and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,095 kWh a year here.
Menznau in numbers
Where is Menznau?
Population of Menznau over time
Menznau had 2,884 residents in 2015 and 3,168 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,966 |
| 2021 | 3,024 |
| 2022 | 3,056 |
| 2023 | 3,113 |
| 2024 | 3,149 |
| 2025 | 3,168 |
Did you know?
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,249 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wolhusen (4,868 residents), 3.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,380 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Menznau
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 | Menznau | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.2% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,367 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Menznau | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,433 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 806 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 20.4% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,042 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 27.5% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 757 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 49.5% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,655 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Menznau | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 33.3% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,560 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 22.2% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 465 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 37.1% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 155 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.4% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 593 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 242 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 388 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3,568 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 22 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 50.2 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 325 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 15,836 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 210 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Menznau | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 263 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 583 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 180 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 801 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 56.8 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 1,274 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 72.8% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 325 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 23.9% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,351 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Menznau | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,552 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 599 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 489.9 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 513 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 38.9% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,620 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 43.2% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 230 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Menznau | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 14.5% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,232 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Menznau
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Menznau?
Menznau has 3,168 residents (2025), ranking 692 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Menznau?
Menznau covers 30.3 km², with a density of 104 people per km².
Is the population of Menznau growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Menznau went from 2,884 to 3,168, a change of +9.8%.
Where is Menznau?
Menznau is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Willisau (district). Latitude 47.083, longitude 8.039.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Menznau?
In Menznau, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3,568 kW (2026), ranking 22 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Menznau?
In Menznau, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 49.5% (2026), ranking 1,655 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Menznau?
In Menznau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,095 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Menznau?
The nearest to Menznau are Wolhusen (3.6 km), Buttisholz (5.4 km), Willisau (5.5 km), Werthenstein (5.6 km), Grosswangen (5.6 km).