Schlierbach: population and statistics
Schlierbach has a population of 994 (2025) across 7.2 km², or 138 people per km². It ranks 1,462 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +21.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 994 residents
- 7.2 km²
- 138 people/km²
- 699 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Schlierbach ranks No. 72 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 50.6% in Schlierbach, compared with an average of 29.3% in Lucerne and 24.6% nationally.
Heat pumps as main heating: 40.3% in Schlierbach, compared with an average of 25.3% in Lucerne and 15.5% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,167 kWh a year here.
Schlierbach in numbers
Where is Schlierbach?
Population of Schlierbach over time
Schlierbach had 819 residents in 2015 and 994 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 925 |
| 2021 | 933 |
| 2022 | 986 |
| 2023 | 988 |
| 2024 | 1,008 |
| 2025 | 994 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,013 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Büron (2,759 residents), 1.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,668 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Schlierbach
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 | Schlierbach | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.2% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,700 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schlierbach | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 423 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,612 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 17.7% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,200 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 50.6% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 19 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 69.7% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 894 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Schlierbach | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 28.2% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,663 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 40.3% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 73 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 24.2% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 387 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.3% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 905 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 73 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 1,322 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,797 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 321 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 11.9 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,422 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,012 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 515 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schlierbach | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 61 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 1,592 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 42 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 1,676 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 42.3 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 1,723 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 71.4% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 419 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 19.0% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,638 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schlierbach | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 202 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,609 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 203.2 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,552 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 55.9% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,160 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 13.9% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,396 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Schlierbach | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 9.5% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,567 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Schlierbach
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schlierbach?
Schlierbach has 994 residents (2025), ranking 1,462 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Schlierbach?
Schlierbach covers 7.2 km², with a density of 138 people per km².
Is the population of Schlierbach growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Schlierbach went from 819 to 994, a change of +21.4%.
Where is Schlierbach?
Schlierbach is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Sursee (district). Latitude 47.224, longitude 8.111.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Schlierbach?
In Schlierbach, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 50.6% (2026), ranking 19 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Schlierbach?
In Schlierbach, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 40.3% (2026), ranking 73 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schlierbach?
In Schlierbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,167 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schlierbach?
The nearest to Schlierbach are Büron (1.7 km), Geuensee (2.7 km), Triengen (3.0 km), Rickenbach (LU) (3.2 km), Knutwil (4.0 km).