Oberkirch: population and statistics
Oberkirch has a population of 5,213 (2025) across 9.1 km², or 573 people per km². It ranks 412 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +20.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,213 residents
- 9.1 km²
- 573 people/km²
- 514 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Oberkirch ranks No. 21 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 51.0% in Oberkirch, compared with an average of 29.3% in Lucerne and 24.6% nationally.
Heat pumps as main heating: 44.1% in Oberkirch, compared with an average of 25.3% in Lucerne and 15.5% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,153 kWh a year here.
Oberkirch in numbers
Where is Oberkirch?
Population of Oberkirch over time
Oberkirch had 4,316 residents in 2015 and 5,213 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,937 |
| 2021 | 5,014 |
| 2022 | 5,068 |
| 2023 | 5,077 |
| 2024 | 5,106 |
| 2025 | 5,213 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,275 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sursee (11,118 residents), 2.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,612 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Oberkirch
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 | Oberkirch | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.6% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,574 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oberkirch | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,233 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 541 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 6.1% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,745 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 51.0% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 17 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 58.6% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,422 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Oberkirch | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 23.1% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,720 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 44.1% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 44 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 12.4% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 896 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 16.5% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 118 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 230 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 426 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,829 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 294 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 37.7 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 517 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,226 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,343 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oberkirch | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 320 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 463 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 315 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 481 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 60.4 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 1,098 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 81.3% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 41 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 17.1% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,708 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oberkirch | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 3,819 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 257 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 732.6 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 178 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 91.1% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 59 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 6.0% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,696 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Oberkirch | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.0% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,410 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Oberkirch
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oberkirch?
Oberkirch has 5,213 residents (2025), ranking 412 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Oberkirch?
Oberkirch covers 9.1 km², with a density of 573 people per km².
Is the population of Oberkirch growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Oberkirch went from 4,316 to 5,213, a change of +20.8%.
Where is Oberkirch?
Oberkirch is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Sursee (district). Latitude 47.156, longitude 8.116.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Oberkirch?
In Oberkirch, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 51.0% (2026), ranking 17 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Oberkirch?
In Oberkirch, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 44.1% (2026), ranking 44 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oberkirch?
In Oberkirch, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,153 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oberkirch?
The nearest to Oberkirch are Sursee (2.1 km), Schenkon (2.5 km), Nottwil (2.9 km), Mauensee (4.0 km), Eich (4.0 km).