Neuenkirch: population and statistics
Neuenkirch has a population of 7,243 (2025) across 25.5 km², or 284 people per km². It ranks 267 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 7,243 residents
- 25.5 km²
- 284 people/km²
- 556 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Neuenkirch ranks No. 14 by population.
District heating: 13.5% in Neuenkirch, compared with an average of 6.7% in Lucerne and 7.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,155 kWh a year here.
Neuenkirch in numbers
Where is Neuenkirch?
Population of Neuenkirch over time
Neuenkirch had 6,646 residents in 2015 and 7,243 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,174 |
| 2021 | 7,194 |
| 2022 | 7,183 |
| 2023 | 7,222 |
| 2024 | 7,229 |
| 2025 | 7,243 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,569 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Sempach, 3.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Emmen (32,777 residents), 7.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,620 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Neuenkirch
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 | Neuenkirch | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.4% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,328 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Neuenkirch | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,164 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 344 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 16.5% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,272 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 34.2% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 373 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 55.6% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,523 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Neuenkirch | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 33.8% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,552 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 31.8% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 208 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 17.0% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 668 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 13.5% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 169 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 363 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 193 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,802 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 317 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 61.3 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 230 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,465 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,084 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Neuenkirch | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 560 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 247 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 523 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 277 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 72.2 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 641 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 73.2% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 294 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 22.6% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,436 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Neuenkirch | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,895 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 341 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 399.7 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 772 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 57.9% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,097 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 30.5% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 607 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Neuenkirch | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.6% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,358 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Neuenkirch
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Neuenkirch?
Neuenkirch has 7,243 residents (2025), ranking 267 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Neuenkirch?
Neuenkirch covers 25.5 km², with a density of 284 people per km².
Is the population of Neuenkirch growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Neuenkirch went from 6,646 to 7,243, a change of +9.0%.
Where is Neuenkirch?
Neuenkirch is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Sursee (district). Latitude 47.100, longitude 8.203.
District heating: what is the figure for Neuenkirch?
In Neuenkirch, “District heating” stands at 13.5% (2026), ranking 169 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Establishments: what is the figure for Neuenkirch?
In Neuenkirch, “Establishments” stands at 560 (2024), ranking 247 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Neuenkirch?
In Neuenkirch, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,155 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Neuenkirch?
The nearest to Neuenkirch are Sempach (3.7 km), Rothenburg (5.3 km), Rain (5.4 km), Hildisrieden (5.9 km), Ruswil (6.1 km).