Wikon: population and statistics
Wikon has a population of 1,491 (2025) across 8.3 km², or 180 people per km². It ranks 1,172 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,491 residents
- 8.3 km²
- 180 people/km²
- 449 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Wikon ranks No. 66 by population.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 53.5% in Wikon, compared with an average of 24.2% in Lucerne and 22.0% nationally.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 18,055 kWh/inh. in Wikon, compared with an average of 7,532 kWh/inh. in Lucerne and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,154 kWh a year here.
Wikon in numbers
Where is Wikon?
Population of Wikon over time
Wikon had 1,477 residents in 2015 and 1,491 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,495 |
| 2021 | 1,488 |
| 2022 | 1,486 |
| 2023 | 1,509 |
| 2024 | 1,503 |
| 2025 | 1,491 |
Did you know?
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,160 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Brittnau (4,350 residents), 1.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,616 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Wikon
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 | Wikon | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.7% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,093 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wikon | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 724 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,255 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 19.9% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,065 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 22.0% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 1,118 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 71.7% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 778 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Wikon | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 49.2% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,059 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 21.2% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 516 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 25.2% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 365 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.0% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,015 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 80 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 1,260 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,596 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 439 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 26.9 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 768 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 18,055 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 129 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wikon | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 90 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 1,325 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 95 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 1,198 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 63.7 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 954 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 71.6% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 402 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 22.1% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,474 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wikon | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 812 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 928 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 544.6 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 403 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 36.5% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,668 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 53.5% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 93 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Wikon | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 20.4% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 783 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Wikon
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wikon?
Wikon has 1,491 residents (2025), ranking 1,172 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Wikon?
Wikon covers 8.3 km², with a density of 180 people per km².
Is the population of Wikon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Wikon went from 1,477 to 1,491, a change of +0.9%.
Where is Wikon?
Wikon is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Willisau (district). Latitude 47.263, longitude 7.966.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Wikon?
In Wikon, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 53.5% (2024), ranking 93 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Wikon?
In Wikon, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 18,055 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 129 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wikon?
In Wikon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,154 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wikon?
The nearest to Wikon are Brittnau (1.4 km), Reiden (2.2 km), Zofingen (3.2 km), Strengelbach (3.5 km), Bottenwil (3.9 km).