Schötz: population and statistics
Schötz has a population of 4,983 (2025) across 15.3 km², or 326 people per km². It ranks 437 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +19.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,983 residents
- 15.3 km²
- 326 people/km²
- 506 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Schötz ranks No. 23 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 14.3% in Schötz, compared with an average of 19.4% in Lucerne and 19.8% nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 78.2% in Schötz, compared with an average of 74.5% in Lucerne and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,172 kWh a year here.
Schötz in numbers
Where is Schötz?
Population of Schötz over time
Schötz had 4,185 residents in 2015 and 4,983 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,575 |
| 2021 | 4,657 |
| 2022 | 4,786 |
| 2023 | 4,924 |
| 2024 | 4,964 |
| 2025 | 4,983 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,139 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Egolzwil, 2.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Willisau (9,297 residents), 5.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,688 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Schötz
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 | Schötz | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 14.3% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,745 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schötz | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,191 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 552 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 12.6% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,488 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 36.5% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 275 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 60.7% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,332 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Schötz | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 52.2% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 957 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 19.6% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 581 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 17.8% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 628 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.1% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 974 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 253 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 364 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,589 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 447 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 46.3 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 377 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,300 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 915 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schötz | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 319 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 466 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 312 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 488 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 62.6 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 994 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 78.2% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 90 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 17.3% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,703 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schötz | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,014 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 467 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 404.2 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 762 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 56.7% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,141 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 34.5% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 458 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Schötz | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 21.8% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 693 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Schötz
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schötz?
Schötz has 4,983 residents (2025), ranking 437 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Schötz?
Schötz covers 15.3 km², with a density of 326 people per km².
Is the population of Schötz growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Schötz went from 4,185 to 4,983, a change of +19.1%.
Where is Schötz?
Schötz is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Willisau (district). Latitude 47.171, longitude 7.989.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Schötz?
In Schötz, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 14.3% (2025), ranking 1,745 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Schötz?
In Schötz, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 78.2% (2026), ranking 90 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schötz?
In Schötz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,172 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schötz?
The nearest to Schötz are Egolzwil (2.0 km), Wauwil (2.4 km), Alberswil (2.5 km), Nebikon (2.5 km), Ettiswil (3.3 km).