Rain: population and statistics
Rain has a population of 3,347 (2025) across 9.4 km², or 355 people per km². It ranks 661 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +31.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,347 residents
- 9.4 km²
- 355 people/km²
- 588 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Rain ranks No. 35 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 52.5% in Rain, compared with an average of 29.3% in Lucerne and 24.6% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 15.8% in Rain, compared with an average of 19.4% in Lucerne and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,175 kWh a year here.
Rain in numbers
Where is Rain?
Population of Rain over time
Rain had 2,541 residents in 2015 and 3,347 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,940 |
| 2021 | 2,934 |
| 2022 | 2,984 |
| 2023 | 3,129 |
| 2024 | 3,314 |
| 2025 | 3,347 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Lucerne for “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,319 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Hildisrieden, 3.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rothenburg (7,983 residents), 4.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,700 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Rain
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 | Rain | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.8% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,649 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rain | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,406 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 818 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 10.4% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,589 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 52.5% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 10 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 56.1% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,504 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rain | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 51.9% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 968 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.9% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,245 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 21.1% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 496 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 8.7% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 279 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 178 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 610 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,869 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 275 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 30.0 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 678 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,963 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 982 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rain | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 235 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 653 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 248 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 617 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 74.1 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 594 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 73.4% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 283 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 20.2% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,587 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rain | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,032 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 799 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 308.3 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,132 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 52.8% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,271 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 35.1% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 434 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Rain | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 9.2% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,587 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Rain
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rain?
Rain has 3,347 residents (2025), ranking 661 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Rain?
Rain covers 9.4 km², with a density of 355 people per km².
Is the population of Rain growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rain went from 2,541 to 3,347, a change of +31.7%.
Where is Rain?
Rain is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Hochdorf (district). Latitude 47.131, longitude 8.258.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Rain?
In Rain, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 52.5% (2026), ranking 10 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Rain?
In Rain, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 15.8% (2025), ranking 1,649 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rain?
In Rain, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,175 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rain?
The nearest to Rain are Hildisrieden (3.0 km), Rothenburg (4.2 km), Römerswil (4.4 km), Hochdorf (4.6 km), Eschenbach (LU) (4.7 km).