Reiden: population and statistics
Reiden has a population of 7,690 (2025) across 27.0 km², or 284 people per km². It ranks 254 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 7,690 residents
- 27.0 km²
- 284 people/km²
- 456 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Reiden ranks No. 12 by population.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 78.1% in Reiden, compared with an average of 74.5% in Lucerne and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,169 kWh a year here.
Reiden in numbers
Where is Reiden?
Population of Reiden over time
Reiden had 6,976 residents in 2015 and 7,690 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,255 |
| 2021 | 7,337 |
| 2022 | 7,415 |
| 2023 | 7,492 |
| 2024 | 7,674 |
| 2025 | 7,690 |
Did you know?
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,786 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Wikon, 2.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Zofingen (13,054 residents), 5.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,676 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Reiden
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 | Reiden | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.0% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,217 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Reiden | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,688 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 290 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 17.9% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,187 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 35.0% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 332 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 61.9% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,285 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Reiden | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 47.9% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,114 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 26.9% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 317 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 15.5% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 738 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 5.0% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 462 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 331 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 231 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,887 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 267 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 78.7 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 152 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,239 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 761 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Reiden | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 509 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 275 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 540 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 269 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 70.2 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 697 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 78.1% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 92 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 17.8% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,685 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Reiden | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 5,068 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 192 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 659.0 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 241 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 65.3% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 829 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 30.9% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 591 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Reiden | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 29.7% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 310 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Reiden
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Reiden?
Reiden has 7,690 residents (2025), ranking 254 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Reiden?
Reiden covers 27.0 km², with a density of 284 people per km².
Is the population of Reiden growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Reiden went from 6,976 to 7,690, a change of +10.2%.
Where is Reiden?
Reiden is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Willisau (district). Latitude 47.243, longitude 7.968.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Reiden?
In Reiden, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 78.1% (2026), ranking 92 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Reiden?
In Reiden, “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 78.7 GWh/year (2026), ranking 152 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Reiden?
In Reiden, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,169 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Reiden?
The nearest to Reiden are Wikon (2.2 km), Brittnau (2.5 km), Dagmersellen (3.7 km), Altishofen (4.8 km), Wiliberg (5.0 km).