Root: population and statistics
Root has a population of 6,712 (2025) across 8.7 km², or 776 people per km². It ranks 304 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +31.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,712 residents
- 8.7 km²
- 776 people/km²
- 433 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Root ranks No. 17 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 48.9% in Root, compared with an average of 29.3% in Lucerne and 24.6% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 13.8% in Root, compared with an average of 19.4% in Lucerne and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,137 kWh a year here.
Root in numbers
Where is Root?
Population of Root over time
Root had 5,098 residents in 2015 and 6,712 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,749 |
| 2021 | 5,819 |
| 2022 | 6,010 |
| 2023 | 6,293 |
| 2024 | 6,643 |
| 2025 | 6,712 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “District heating”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,211 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Gisikon, 1.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Risch (11,830 residents), 4.1 km away.
All indicators for Root
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 | Root | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 13.8% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,773 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Root | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,029 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 366 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 8.5% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,669 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 48.9% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 27 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 56.2% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,499 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Root | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 40.0% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,382 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 27.4% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 307 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 8.0% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 1,204 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 20.1% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 69 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 147 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 745 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,944 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 242 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 62.5 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 221 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,307 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 913 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Root | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 457 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 308 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 597 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 244 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 88.9 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 307 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 78.9% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 79 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 16.6% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,723 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Root | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 5,544 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 171 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 826.0 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 134 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 58.7% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,067 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 40.3% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 292 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Root | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 28.9% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 342 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Root
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Root?
Root has 6,712 residents (2025), ranking 304 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Root?
Root covers 8.7 km², with a density of 776 people per km².
Is the population of Root growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Root went from 5,098 to 6,712, a change of +31.7%.
Where is Root?
Root is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Luzern-Land (district). Latitude 47.116, longitude 8.391.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Root?
In Root, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 48.9% (2026), ranking 27 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Root?
In Root, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 13.8% (2025), ranking 1,773 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Root?
In Root, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,137 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Root?
The nearest to Root are Gisikon (1.0 km), Dierikon (2.6 km), Udligenswil (2.9 km), Inwil (3.2 km), Dietwil (3.7 km).