Schenkon: population and statistics
Schenkon has a population of 3,163 (2025) across 6.8 km², or 466 people per km². It ranks 693 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +15.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,163 residents
- 6.8 km²
- 466 people/km²
- 516 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Schenkon ranks No. 37 by population.
Heat pumps as main heating: 48.8% in Schenkon, compared with an average of 25.3% in Lucerne and 15.5% nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 86.2% in Schenkon, compared with an average of 74.5% in Lucerne and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,155 kWh a year here.
Schenkon in numbers
Where is Schenkon?
Population of Schenkon over time
Schenkon had 2,747 residents in 2015 and 3,163 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,040 |
| 2021 | 3,088 |
| 2022 | 3,076 |
| 2023 | 3,130 |
| 2024 | 3,117 |
| 2025 | 3,163 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Lucerne for “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”.
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 951 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sursee (11,118 residents), 2.2 km away.
All indicators for Schenkon
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 | Schenkon | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.5% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,313 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schenkon | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,467 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 792 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 6.6% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,733 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 44.5% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 66 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 59.7% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,375 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Schenkon | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 32.0% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,587 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 48.8% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 22 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 9.9% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 1,071 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.3% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 918 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 179 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 605 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,500 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 532 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 25.9 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 806 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,188 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,137 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schenkon | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 302 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 504 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 426 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 344 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 134.7 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 69 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 86.2% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 14 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 11.0% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,791 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schenkon | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,904 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 487 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 602.0 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 317 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 68.2% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 721 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 27.5% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 739 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Schenkon | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 7.7% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,663 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Schenkon
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schenkon?
Schenkon has 3,163 residents (2025), ranking 693 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Schenkon?
Schenkon covers 6.8 km², with a density of 466 people per km².
Is the population of Schenkon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Schenkon went from 2,747 to 3,163, a change of +15.1%.
Where is Schenkon?
Schenkon is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Sursee (district). Latitude 47.174, longitude 8.137.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Schenkon?
In Schenkon, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 48.8% (2026), ranking 22 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Schenkon?
In Schenkon, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 86.2% (2026), ranking 14 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schenkon?
In Schenkon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,155 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schenkon?
The nearest to Schenkon are Sursee (2.2 km), Oberkirch (2.5 km), Eich (3.5 km), Geuensee (3.7 km), Nottwil (4.3 km).