Römerswil: population and statistics
Römerswil has a population of 1,804 (2025) across 16.6 km², or 109 people per km². It ranks 1,034 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,804 residents
- 16.6 km²
- 109 people/km²
- 722 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Römerswil ranks No. 57 by population.
Share of jobs in services: 28.4% in Römerswil, compared with an average of 69.3% in Lucerne and 73.4% nationally.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 2,465 kW in Römerswil, compared with an average of 1,343 kW in Lucerne and 919.4 kW nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,165 kWh a year here.
Römerswil in numbers
Where is Römerswil?
Population of Römerswil over time
Römerswil had 1,706 residents in 2015 and 1,804 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,810 |
| 2021 | 1,807 |
| 2022 | 1,770 |
| 2023 | 1,789 |
| 2024 | 1,788 |
| 2025 | 1,804 |
Did you know?
- “Share of jobs in services”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,325 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hildisrieden, 2.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hochdorf (10,158 residents), 3.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,660 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Römerswil
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 | Römerswil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.1% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,507 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Römerswil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 804 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,178 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 26.9% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 715 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 30.1% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 597 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 63.6% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,217 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Römerswil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 27.9% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,668 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 29.8% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 247 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 33.9% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 193 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.0% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 644 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 124 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 891 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,465 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 107 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 29.2 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 699 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 16,197 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 195 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Römerswil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 154 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 946 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 88 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 1,244 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 48.8 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 1,556 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 65.9% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 880 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 21.6% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,504 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Römerswil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 675 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,021 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 374.2 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 865 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 28.4% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,758 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 35.6% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 416 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Römerswil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 10.7% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,491 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Römerswil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Römerswil?
Römerswil has 1,804 residents (2025), ranking 1,034 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Römerswil?
Römerswil covers 16.6 km², with a density of 109 people per km².
Is the population of Römerswil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Römerswil went from 1,706 to 1,804, a change of +5.7%.
Where is Römerswil?
Römerswil is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Hochdorf (district). Latitude 47.169, longitude 8.245.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Römerswil?
In Römerswil, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 28.4% (2024), ranking 1,758 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Römerswil?
In Römerswil, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2,465 kW (2026), ranking 107 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Römerswil?
In Römerswil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,165 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Römerswil?
The nearest to Römerswil are Hildisrieden (2.5 km), Hochdorf (3.4 km), Rain (4.4 km), Beromünster (4.8 km), Sempach (5.6 km).