Schwarzenberg: population and statistics
Schwarzenberg has a population of 1,808 (2025) across 39.3 km², or 46.0 people per km². It ranks 1,030 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,808 residents
- 39.3 km²
- 46 people/km²
- 822 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Schwarzenberg ranks No. 56 by population.
Oil or gas heating systems: 27.4% in Schwarzenberg, compared with an average of 49.7% in Lucerne and 61.7% nationally.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 45.4 in Schwarzenberg, compared with an average of 78.4 in Lucerne and 83.6 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,108 kWh a year here.
Schwarzenberg in numbers
Where is Schwarzenberg?
Population of Schwarzenberg over time
Schwarzenberg had 1,704 residents in 2015 and 1,808 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,738 |
| 2021 | 1,746 |
| 2022 | 1,796 |
| 2023 | 1,792 |
| 2024 | 1,817 |
| 2025 | 1,808 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Lucerne for “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”.
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,504 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Malters (7,930 residents), 2.6 km away.
All indicators for Schwarzenberg
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 | Schwarzenberg | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.8% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,076 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schwarzenberg | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 904 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,102 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 23.0% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 915 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 21.5% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 1,150 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 73.0% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 678 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Schwarzenberg | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 27.4% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,675 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 24.5% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 399 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 30.2% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 254 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 12.2% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 188 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 124 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 891 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,383 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 644 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 18.4 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,083 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,199 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 764 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schwarzenberg | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 132 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 1,050 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 82 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 1,289 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 45.4 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 1,654 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 63.4% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 1,112 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 32.9% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 566 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schwarzenberg | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 498 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,167 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 275.4 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,263 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 53.0% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,265 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 20.1% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,097 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Schwarzenberg | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 8.2% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,638 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Schwarzenberg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schwarzenberg?
Schwarzenberg has 1,808 residents (2025), ranking 1,030 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Schwarzenberg?
Schwarzenberg covers 39.3 km², with a density of 46 people per km².
Is the population of Schwarzenberg growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Schwarzenberg went from 1,704 to 1,808, a change of +6.1%.
Where is Schwarzenberg?
Schwarzenberg is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Luzern-Land (district). Latitude 47.014, longitude 8.173.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Schwarzenberg?
In Schwarzenberg, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 27.4% (2026), ranking 1,675 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Schwarzenberg?
In Schwarzenberg, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 45.4 (2026), ranking 1,654 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schwarzenberg?
In Schwarzenberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,108 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schwarzenberg?
The nearest to Schwarzenberg are Malters (2.6 km), Werthenstein (7.2 km), Kriens (8.4 km), Ruswil (8.5 km), Entlebuch (8.7 km).