Ufhusen: population and statistics
Ufhusen has a population of 924 (2025) across 12.2 km², or 75.7 people per km². It ranks 1,502 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 924 residents
- 12.2 km²
- 76 people/km²
- 700 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Ufhusen ranks No. 73 by population.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 3,881 kW in Ufhusen, compared with an average of 1,343 kW in Lucerne and 919.4 kW nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 6.4% in Ufhusen, compared with an average of 21.9% in Lucerne and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,176 kWh a year here.
Ufhusen in numbers
Where is Ufhusen?
Population of Ufhusen over time
Ufhusen had 892 residents in 2015 and 924 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 927 |
| 2021 | 928 |
| 2022 | 934 |
| 2023 | 936 |
| 2024 | 919 |
| 2025 | 924 |
Did you know?
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,710 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Zell (LU) (2,264 residents), 3.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,704 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Ufhusen
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 | Ufhusen | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.6% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,287 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ufhusen | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 432 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,601 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 25.9% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 753 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 32.6% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 445 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 65.5% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,115 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ufhusen | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 24.9% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,706 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 24.9% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 385 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 45.2% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 92 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.5% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,264 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 79 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 1,271 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3,881 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 11 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 18.5 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,079 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 20,000 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 87 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ufhusen | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 104 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 1,227 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 64 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 1,448 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 69.3 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 736 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 60.9% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 1,314 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 21.9% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,485 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ufhusen | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 296 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,426 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 320.3 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,074 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 35.1% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,689 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 18.6% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,178 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Ufhusen | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 6.4% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,718 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Ufhusen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ufhusen?
Ufhusen has 924 residents (2025), ranking 1,502 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Ufhusen?
Ufhusen covers 12.2 km², with a density of 76 people per km².
Is the population of Ufhusen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ufhusen went from 892 to 924, a change of +3.6%.
Where is Ufhusen?
Ufhusen is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Willisau (district). Latitude 47.116, longitude 7.897.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ufhusen?
In Ufhusen, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3,881 kW (2026), ranking 11 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Ufhusen?
In Ufhusen, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 6.4% (2025), ranking 1,718 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ufhusen?
In Ufhusen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,176 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ufhusen?
The nearest to Ufhusen are Zell (LU) (3.1 km), Huttwil (3.6 km), Gondiswil (3.7 km), Fischbach (4.4 km), Eriswil (5.1 km).