Pfaffnau: population and statistics
Pfaffnau has a population of 2,792 (2025) across 17.7 km², or 158 people per km². It ranks 768 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,792 residents
- 17.7 km²
- 158 people/km²
- 538 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Pfaffnau ranks No. 43 by population.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 76.3% in Pfaffnau, compared with an average of 74.5% in Lucerne and 68.6% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 686.2 in Pfaffnau, compared with an average of 620.6 in Lucerne and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,158 kWh a year here.
Pfaffnau in numbers
Where is Pfaffnau?
Population of Pfaffnau over time
Pfaffnau had 2,529 residents in 2015 and 2,792 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,674 |
| 2021 | 2,661 |
| 2022 | 2,714 |
| 2023 | 2,784 |
| 2024 | 2,777 |
| 2025 | 2,792 |
Did you know?
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,476 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Roggliswil, 2.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Brittnau (4,350 residents), 5.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,632 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Pfaffnau
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 | Pfaffnau | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.5% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,302 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pfaffnau | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,410 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 815 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 19.8% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,069 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 34.5% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 354 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 64.5% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,172 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Pfaffnau | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 36.6% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,470 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 29.7% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 250 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 22.2% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 453 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 8.1% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 305 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 144 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 761 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,777 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 334 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 39.1 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 481 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,001 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 332 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pfaffnau | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 219 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 708 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 211 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 705 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 75.6 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 549 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 76.3% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 139 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 19.9% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,598 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pfaffnau | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,916 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 483 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 686.2 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 213 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 80.5% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 312 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 11.3% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,500 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Pfaffnau | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.6% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 858 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Pfaffnau
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pfaffnau?
Pfaffnau has 2,792 residents (2025), ranking 768 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Pfaffnau?
Pfaffnau covers 17.7 km², with a density of 158 people per km².
Is the population of Pfaffnau growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Pfaffnau went from 2,529 to 2,792, a change of +10.4%.
Where is Pfaffnau?
Pfaffnau is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Willisau (district). Latitude 47.228, longitude 7.899.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Pfaffnau?
In Pfaffnau, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 76.3% (2026), ranking 139 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pfaffnau?
In Pfaffnau, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 686.2 (2024), ranking 213 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pfaffnau?
In Pfaffnau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,158 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pfaffnau?
The nearest to Pfaffnau are Roggliswil (2.1 km), Altbüron (5.1 km), Brittnau (5.1 km), Vordemwald (5.4 km), Reiden (5.5 km).