Schongau: population and statistics
Schongau has a population of 1,055 (2025) across 12.5 km², or 84.7 people per km². It ranks 1,429 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,055 residents
- 12.5 km²
- 85 people/km²
- 658 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Schongau ranks No. 70 by population.
Oil or gas heating systems: 16.7% in Schongau, compared with an average of 49.7% in Lucerne and 61.7% nationally.
Share of jobs in services: 30.4% in Schongau, compared with an average of 69.3% in Lucerne and 73.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,151 kWh a year here.
Schongau in numbers
Where is Schongau?
Population of Schongau over time
Schongau had 1,012 residents in 2015 and 1,055 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,046 |
| 2021 | 1,068 |
| 2022 | 1,068 |
| 2023 | 1,061 |
| 2024 | 1,069 |
| 2025 | 1,055 |
Did you know?
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,745 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Aesch (LU), 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Fahrwangen (2,587 residents), 3.4 km away.
All indicators for Schongau
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 | Schongau | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.5% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,449 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schongau | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 508 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,499 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 28.9% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 625 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 42.7% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 93 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 63.0% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,244 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Schongau | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 16.7% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,780 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 31.5% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 214 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 42.1% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 105 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 4.2% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 518 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 102 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 1,065 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3,473 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 25 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 21.2 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 964 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 20,123 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 85 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schongau | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 126 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 1,088 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) | 83.4 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 384 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 67.0% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 781 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.1% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,157 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schongau | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 454 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,212 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 430.3 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 668 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 30.4% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,747 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 36.1% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 396 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Schongau | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 8.2% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,632 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Schongau
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schongau?
Schongau has 1,055 residents (2025), ranking 1,429 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Schongau?
Schongau covers 12.5 km², with a density of 85 people per km².
Is the population of Schongau growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Schongau went from 1,012 to 1,055, a change of +4.2%.
Where is Schongau?
Schongau is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Hochdorf (district). Latitude 47.267, longitude 8.258.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Schongau?
In Schongau, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 16.7% (2026), ranking 1,780 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Schongau?
In Schongau, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 30.4% (2024), ranking 1,747 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schongau?
In Schongau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,151 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schongau?
The nearest to Schongau are Aesch (LU) (1.9 km), Bettwil (2.8 km), Fahrwangen (3.4 km), Meisterschwanden (3.8 km), Buttwil (4.0 km).