Roggliswil: population and statistics
Roggliswil has a population of 785 (2025) across 6.2 km², or 126 people per km². It ranks 1,592 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +18.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 785 residents
- 6.2 km²
- 126 people/km²
- 561 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Roggliswil ranks No. 76 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Roggliswil, compared with an average of 6.7% in Lucerne and 7.3% nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 76.2% in Roggliswil, compared with an average of 74.5% in Lucerne and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,170 kWh a year here.
Roggliswil in numbers
Where is Roggliswil?
Population of Roggliswil over time
Roggliswil had 661 residents in 2015 and 785 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 723 |
| 2021 | 744 |
| 2022 | 768 |
| 2023 | 789 |
| 2024 | 791 |
| 2025 | 785 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 873 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pfaffnau (2,792 residents), 2.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,680 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Roggliswil
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 | Roggliswil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.3% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,602 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Roggliswil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 372 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,674 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 23.9% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 867 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 33.3% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 403 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 60.5% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,340 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Roggliswil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 38.9% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,397 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.5% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,003 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 37.5% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 147 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 44 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 1,642 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,678 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 384 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 10.6 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,506 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 13,554 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 362 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Roggliswil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 82 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 1,396 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 63 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 1,459 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 80.3 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 438 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 76.2% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 142 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 20.6% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,575 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Roggliswil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 244 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,527 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 310.8 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,117 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 43.9% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,507 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 25.8% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 814 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Roggliswil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 8.3% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,629 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Roggliswil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Roggliswil?
Roggliswil has 785 residents (2025), ranking 1,592 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Roggliswil?
Roggliswil covers 6.2 km², with a density of 126 people per km².
Is the population of Roggliswil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Roggliswil went from 661 to 785, a change of +18.8%.
Where is Roggliswil?
Roggliswil is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Willisau (district). Latitude 47.212, longitude 7.886.
District heating: what is the figure for Roggliswil?
In Roggliswil, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Roggliswil?
In Roggliswil, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 76.2% (2026), ranking 142 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Roggliswil?
In Roggliswil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,170 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Roggliswil?
The nearest to Roggliswil are Pfaffnau (2.1 km), Altbüron (3.2 km), Melchnau (4.0 km), Grossdietwil (4.4 km), Busswil bei Melchnau (4.8 km).