Werthenstein: population and statistics
Werthenstein has a population of 2,161 (2025) across 15.8 km², or 137 people per km². It ranks 925 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,161 residents
- 15.8 km²
- 137 people/km²
- 547 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Werthenstein ranks No. 51 by population.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 3,394 kW in Werthenstein, compared with an average of 1,343 kW in Lucerne and 919.4 kW nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 882.9 in Werthenstein, compared with an average of 620.6 in Lucerne and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,105 kWh a year here.
Werthenstein in numbers
Where is Werthenstein?
Population of Werthenstein over time
Werthenstein had 2,044 residents in 2015 and 2,161 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,125 |
| 2021 | 2,154 |
| 2022 | 2,168 |
| 2023 | 2,199 |
| 2024 | 2,181 |
| 2025 | 2,161 |
Did you know?
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,213 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wolhusen (4,868 residents), 2.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,420 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Werthenstein
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 | Werthenstein | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.8% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,541 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Werthenstein | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 989 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,055 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 23.4% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 899 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 22.4% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 1,084 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 56.4% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,491 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Werthenstein | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 21.1% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,746 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 21.5% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 503 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 34.9% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 180 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 17.2% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 106 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 117 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 935 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3,394 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 26 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 30.4 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 665 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,063 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 324 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Werthenstein | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 208 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 739 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 124 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 1,026 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.4 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 1,235 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 71.0% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 452 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.0% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,258 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Werthenstein | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,908 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 485 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 882.9 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 109 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 56.9% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,137 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 34.8% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 446 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Werthenstein | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 17.9% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 993 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Werthenstein
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Werthenstein?
Werthenstein has 2,161 residents (2025), ranking 925 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Werthenstein?
Werthenstein covers 15.8 km², with a density of 137 people per km².
Is the population of Werthenstein growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Werthenstein went from 2,044 to 2,161, a change of +5.7%.
Where is Werthenstein?
Werthenstein is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Entlebuch (district). Latitude 47.056, longitude 8.102.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Werthenstein?
In Werthenstein, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3,394 kW (2026), ranking 26 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Werthenstein?
In Werthenstein, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 882.9 (2024), ranking 109 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Werthenstein?
In Werthenstein, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,105 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Werthenstein?
The nearest to Werthenstein are Wolhusen (2.2 km), Ruswil (3.6 km), Doppleschwand (5.5 km), Menznau (5.6 km), Buttisholz (6.4 km).