Wolhusen: population and statistics
Wolhusen has a population of 4,868 (2025) across 14.3 km², or 340 people per km². It ranks 453 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,868 residents
- 14.3 km²
- 340 people/km²
- 589 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Wolhusen ranks No. 25 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 47.2% in Wolhusen, compared with an average of 49.1% in Lucerne and 56.9% nationally.
Heat pumps as main heating: 33.4% in Wolhusen, compared with an average of 25.3% in Lucerne and 15.5% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,130 kWh a year here.
Wolhusen in numbers
Where is Wolhusen?
Population of Wolhusen over time
Wolhusen had 4,319 residents in 2015 and 4,868 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,315 |
| 2021 | 4,302 |
| 2022 | 4,446 |
| 2023 | 4,561 |
| 2024 | 4,747 |
| 2025 | 4,868 |
Did you know?
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,003 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Werthenstein, 2.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ruswil (7,645 residents), 4.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,520 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Wolhusen
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 | Wolhusen | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.6% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,438 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wolhusen | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,290 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 527 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 18.0% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,182 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 22.1% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 1,105 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 47.2% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,684 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Wolhusen | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 38.7% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,404 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 33.4% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 177 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 19.9% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 546 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.3% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 613 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 282 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 304 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,634 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 408 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 31.4 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 641 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,440 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,472 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wolhusen | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 318 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 471 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 261 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 579 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 53.6 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 1,388 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 67.8% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 702 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.8% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,099 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wolhusen | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,659 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 367 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 546.2 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 401 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 76.7% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 425 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 17.4% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,230 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Wolhusen | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 28.0% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 386 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Wolhusen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wolhusen?
Wolhusen has 4,868 residents (2025), ranking 453 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Wolhusen?
Wolhusen covers 14.3 km², with a density of 340 people per km².
Is the population of Wolhusen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Wolhusen went from 4,319 to 4,868, a change of +12.7%.
Where is Wolhusen?
Wolhusen is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Entlebuch (district). Latitude 47.062, longitude 8.074.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Wolhusen?
In Wolhusen, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 47.2% (2026), ranking 1,684 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Wolhusen?
In Wolhusen, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 33.4% (2026), ranking 177 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wolhusen?
In Wolhusen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,130 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wolhusen?
The nearest to Wolhusen are Werthenstein (2.2 km), Menznau (3.6 km), Ruswil (4.6 km), Doppleschwand (5.0 km), Buttisholz (6.0 km).