Wauwil: population and statistics
Wauwil has a population of 2,683 (2025) across 2.9 km², or 913 people per km². It ranks 799 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +35.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,683 residents
- 2.9 km²
- 913 people/km²
- 497 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Wauwil ranks No. 45 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 50.4% in Wauwil, compared with an average of 29.3% in Lucerne and 24.6% nationally.
Heat pumps as main heating: 39.3% in Wauwil, compared with an average of 25.3% in Lucerne and 15.5% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,175 kWh a year here.
Wauwil in numbers
Where is Wauwil?
Population of Wauwil over time
Wauwil had 1,978 residents in 2015 and 2,683 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,380 |
| 2021 | 2,475 |
| 2022 | 2,558 |
| 2023 | 2,599 |
| 2024 | 2,660 |
| 2025 | 2,683 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 412 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.9 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Egolzwil, 0.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Schötz (4,983 residents), 2.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,700 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Wauwil
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 | Wauwil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.8% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,426 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wauwil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,217 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 921 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 8.6% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,661 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 50.4% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 22 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 48.9% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,661 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Wauwil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 42.2% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,310 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 39.3% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 90 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 10.9% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 1,001 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.3% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,361 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 115 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 955 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,935 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 247 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 20.9 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 980 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,779 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,228 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wauwil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 142 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 997 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 142 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 948 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 52.9 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 1,417 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 69.0% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 592 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 27.5% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,038 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wauwil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 822 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 921 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 306.4 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,138 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 47.1% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,439 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 20.8% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,049 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Wauwil | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 22.6% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 647 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Wauwil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wauwil?
Wauwil has 2,683 residents (2025), ranking 799 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Wauwil?
Wauwil covers 2.9 km², with a density of 913 people per km².
Is the population of Wauwil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Wauwil went from 1,978 to 2,683, a change of +35.6%.
Where is Wauwil?
Wauwil is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Willisau (district). Latitude 47.183, longitude 8.017.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Wauwil?
In Wauwil, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 50.4% (2026), ranking 22 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Wauwil?
In Wauwil, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 39.3% (2026), ranking 90 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wauwil?
In Wauwil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,175 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wauwil?
The nearest to Wauwil are Egolzwil (0.7 km), Schötz (2.4 km), Nebikon (3.1 km), Ettiswil (3.8 km), Alberswil (3.9 km).