Ruswil: population and statistics
Ruswil has a population of 7,645 (2025) across 45.3 km², or 169 people per km². It ranks 257 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 7,645 residents
- 45.3 km²
- 169 people/km²
- 632 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Ruswil ranks No. 13 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 46.0% in Ruswil, compared with an average of 49.1% in Lucerne and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,152 kWh a year here.
Ruswil in numbers
Where is Ruswil?
Population of Ruswil over time
Ruswil had 6,842 residents in 2015 and 7,645 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,041 |
| 2021 | 7,143 |
| 2022 | 7,305 |
| 2023 | 7,472 |
| 2024 | 7,541 |
| 2025 | 7,645 |
Did you know?
- “Photovoltaic installations”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,346 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Werthenstein, 3.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kriens (30,685 residents), 13 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,608 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Ruswil
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 | Ruswil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.9% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,220 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ruswil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,440 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 317 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 20.8% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,021 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 31.3% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 525 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 46.0% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,699 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ruswil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 32.6% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,566 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 27.7% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 296 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 29.5% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 266 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.0% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 641 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 474 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 92 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,741 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 75 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 88.8 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 116 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,619 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 564 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ruswil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 621 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 218 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 497 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 293 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 65.0 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 897 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 74.2% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 231 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 21.1% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,537 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ruswil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 3,474 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 284 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 454.4 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 596 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 51.2% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,309 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 30.1% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 625 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Ruswil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.6% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,366 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Ruswil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ruswil?
Ruswil has 7,645 residents (2025), ranking 257 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Ruswil?
Ruswil covers 45.3 km², with a density of 169 people per km².
Is the population of Ruswil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ruswil went from 6,842 to 7,645, a change of +11.7%.
Where is Ruswil?
Ruswil is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Sursee (district). Latitude 47.084, longitude 8.126.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Ruswil?
In Ruswil, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 474 (2026), ranking 92 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Ruswil?
In Ruswil, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 46.0% (2026), ranking 1,699 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ruswil?
In Ruswil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,152 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ruswil?
The nearest to Ruswil are Werthenstein (3.6 km), Buttisholz (4.1 km), Wolhusen (4.6 km), Nottwil (5.7 km), Neuenkirch (6.1 km).