Nottwil: population and statistics
Nottwil has a population of 4,104 (2025) across 10.3 km², or 397 people per km². It ranks 544 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,104 residents
- 10.3 km²
- 397 people/km²
- 533 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Nottwil ranks No. 29 by population.
Heat pumps as main heating: 39.9% in Nottwil, compared with an average of 25.3% in Lucerne and 15.5% nationally.
Share of jobs in services: 88.3% in Nottwil, compared with an average of 69.3% in Lucerne and 73.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,152 kWh a year here.
Nottwil in numbers
Where is Nottwil?
Population of Nottwil over time
Nottwil had 3,613 residents in 2015 and 4,104 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,048 |
| 2021 | 4,089 |
| 2022 | 4,091 |
| 2023 | 4,149 |
| 2024 | 4,120 |
| 2025 | 4,104 |
Did you know?
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,447 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Oberkirch, 2.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sursee (11,118 residents), 4.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,608 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Nottwil
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 | Nottwil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.5% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,580 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nottwil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,856 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 647 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 9.3% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,651 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 40.3% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 143 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 60.9% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,326 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Nottwil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 37.4% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,436 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 39.9% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 79 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 15.5% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 738 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.4% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 595 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 257 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 354 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,869 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 274 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 32.3 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 623 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,873 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,199 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nottwil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 265 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 579 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 257 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 590 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 62.6 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 994 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 73.9% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 257 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 21.0% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,546 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nottwil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 3,147 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 318 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 766.8 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 155 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 88.3% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 107 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 7.4% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,666 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Nottwil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 13.1% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,327 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Nottwil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nottwil?
Nottwil has 4,104 residents (2025), ranking 544 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Nottwil?
Nottwil covers 10.3 km², with a density of 397 people per km².
Is the population of Nottwil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Nottwil went from 3,613 to 4,104, a change of +13.6%.
Where is Nottwil?
Nottwil is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Sursee (district). Latitude 47.135, longitude 8.137.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Nottwil?
In Nottwil, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 39.9% (2026), ranking 79 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Nottwil?
In Nottwil, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 88.3% (2024), ranking 107 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Nottwil?
In Nottwil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,152 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Nottwil?
The nearest to Nottwil are Oberkirch (2.9 km), Eich (2.9 km), Buttisholz (4.0 km), Sempach (4.3 km), Schenkon (4.3 km).