Schüpfheim: population and statistics
Schüpfheim has a population of 4,287 (2025) across 38.4 km², or 112 people per km². It ranks 524 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,287 residents
- 38.4 km²
- 112 people/km²
- 723 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Schüpfheim ranks No. 28 by population.
Wood heating systems: 35.7% in Schüpfheim, compared with an average of 13.2% in Lucerne and 9.3% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 8.5% in Schüpfheim, compared with an average of 21.9% in Lucerne and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,102 kWh a year here.
Schüpfheim in numbers
Where is Schüpfheim?
Population of Schüpfheim over time
Schüpfheim had 4,154 residents in 2015 and 4,287 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,237 |
| 2021 | 4,258 |
| 2022 | 4,269 |
| 2023 | 4,251 |
| 2024 | 4,281 |
| 2025 | 4,287 |
Did you know?
- “Wood heating systems”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,375 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hasle (LU), 4.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Malters (7,930 residents), 16 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,408 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Schüpfheim
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 | Schüpfheim | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.8% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 734 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schüpfheim | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,095 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 573 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 26.3% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 739 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.6% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 813 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 57.2% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,473 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Schüpfheim | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 30.9% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,617 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 23.4% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 427 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 35.7% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 170 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.3% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 737 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 256 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 356 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,576 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 457 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 51.5 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 307 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,013 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 514 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schüpfheim | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 418 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 335 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 255 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 599 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 59.5 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 1,136 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) | 22.7% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,429 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schüpfheim | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,560 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 380 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 597.2 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 323 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 61.0% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 992 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 24.8% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 859 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Schüpfheim | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 8.5% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,621 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Schüpfheim
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schüpfheim?
Schüpfheim has 4,287 residents (2025), ranking 524 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Schüpfheim?
Schüpfheim covers 38.4 km², with a density of 112 people per km².
Is the population of Schüpfheim growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Schüpfheim went from 4,154 to 4,287, a change of +3.2%.
Where is Schüpfheim?
Schüpfheim is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Entlebuch (district). Latitude 46.950, longitude 8.015.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Schüpfheim?
In Schüpfheim, “Wood heating systems” stands at 35.7% (2026), ranking 170 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Schüpfheim?
In Schüpfheim, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 8.5% (2025), ranking 1,621 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schüpfheim?
In Schüpfheim, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,102 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schüpfheim?
The nearest to Schüpfheim are Hasle (LU) (4.0 km), Entlebuch (6.0 km), Romoos (6.8 km), Escholzmatt-Marbach (7.2 km), Flühli (7.4 km).