Nebikon: population and statistics
Nebikon has a population of 2,959 (2025) across 3.7 km², or 793 people per km². It ranks 738 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +15.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,959 residents
- 3.7 km²
- 793 people/km²
- 488 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Nebikon ranks No. 39 by population.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 2,281 kW in Nebikon, compared with an average of 1,343 kW in Lucerne and 919.4 kW nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 34.9% in Nebikon, compared with an average of 21.9% in Lucerne and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,172 kWh a year here.
Nebikon in numbers
Where is Nebikon?
Population of Nebikon over time
Nebikon had 2,565 residents in 2015 and 2,959 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,713 |
| 2021 | 2,756 |
| 2022 | 2,766 |
| 2023 | 2,817 |
| 2024 | 2,941 |
| 2025 | 2,959 |
Did you know?
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 522 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Altishofen, 1.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Dagmersellen (6,144 residents), 2.4 km away.
All indicators for Nebikon
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 | Nebikon | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.5% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,576 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nebikon | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,307 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 872 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) | 33.6% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 399 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 55.7% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,514 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Nebikon | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 56.3% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 821 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 25.6% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 358 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 11.6% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 954 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.3% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 740 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 119 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 924 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,281 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 146 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 26.8 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 774 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,040 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 969 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nebikon | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 152 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 950 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 162 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 871 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 54.7 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 1,351 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 69.8% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 529 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 24.7% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,291 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nebikon | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,251 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 710 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 422.8 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 697 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 64.9% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 842 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 32.8% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 525 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Nebikon | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 34.9% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 155 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Nebikon
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nebikon?
Nebikon has 2,959 residents (2025), ranking 738 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Nebikon?
Nebikon covers 3.7 km², with a density of 793 people per km².
Is the population of Nebikon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Nebikon went from 2,565 to 2,959, a change of +15.4%.
Where is Nebikon?
Nebikon is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Willisau (district). Latitude 47.193, longitude 7.978.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Nebikon?
In Nebikon, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2,281 kW (2026), ranking 146 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Nebikon?
In Nebikon, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 34.9% (2025), ranking 155 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Nebikon?
In Nebikon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,172 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Nebikon?
The nearest to Nebikon are Altishofen (1.2 km), Egolzwil (2.4 km), Dagmersellen (2.4 km), Schötz (2.5 km), Wauwil (3.1 km).