Vitznau: population and statistics
Vitznau has a population of 1,492 (2025) across 11.8 km², or 127 people per km². It ranks 1,170 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,492 residents
- 11.8 km²
- 127 people/km²
- 451 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Vitznau ranks No. 65 by population.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 4.2% in Vitznau, compared with an average of 24.2% in Lucerne and 22.0% nationally.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: 17.0% in Vitznau, compared with an average of 20.6% in Lucerne and 26.1% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,062 kWh a year here.
Vitznau in numbers
Where is Vitznau?
Population of Vitznau over time
Vitznau had 1,320 residents in 2015 and 1,492 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,426 |
| 2021 | 1,431 |
| 2022 | 1,461 |
| 2023 | 1,430 |
| 2024 | 1,476 |
| 2025 | 1,492 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Lucerne for “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,647 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gersau (2,505 residents), 3.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,248 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Vitznau
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 | Vitznau | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.9% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 201 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vitznau | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,027 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,027 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 43.5% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 197 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 29.7% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 621 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 55.3% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,527 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vitznau | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 36.6% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,473 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.1% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,231 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 22.8% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 431 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 7.7% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 317 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 114 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 961 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,457 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 572 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 10.3 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,535 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,903 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,403 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vitznau | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 138 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 1,026 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 159 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 879 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 106.6 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 157 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 76.7% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 126 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 17.0% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,713 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vitznau | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 768 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 958 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 514.7 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 459 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 88.4% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 105 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 4.2% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,743 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Vitznau | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 28.9% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 339 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Vitznau
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vitznau?
Vitznau has 1,492 residents (2025), ranking 1,170 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Vitznau?
Vitznau covers 11.8 km², with a density of 127 people per km².
Is the population of Vitznau growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Vitznau went from 1,320 to 1,492, a change of +13.0%.
Where is Vitznau?
Vitznau is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Luzern-Land (district). Latitude 47.010, longitude 8.484.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Vitznau?
In Vitznau, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 4.2% (2024), ranking 1,743 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: what is the figure for Vitznau?
In Vitznau, “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities” stands at 17.0% (2026), ranking 1,713 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 29.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vitznau?
In Vitznau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,062 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vitznau?
The nearest to Vitznau are Gersau (3.7 km), Weggis (4.3 km), Beckenried (4.9 km), Ennetbürgen (6.0 km), Buochs (6.2 km).