Zell (LU): population and statistics
Zell (LU) has a population of 2,264 (2025) across 13.9 km², or 163 people per km². It ranks 903 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,264 residents
- 13.9 km²
- 163 people/km²
- 600 m
Key points
Among the 79 municipalities in Lucerne, Zell (LU) ranks No. 50 by population.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: 15.7% in Zell (LU), compared with an average of 20.6% in Lucerne and 26.1% nationally.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 2,441 kW in Zell (LU), compared with an average of 1,343 kW in Lucerne and 919.4 kW nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,163 kWh a year here.
Zell (LU) in numbers
Where is Zell (LU)?
Population of Zell (LU) over time
Zell (LU) had 1,997 residents in 2015 and 2,264 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,108 |
| 2021 | 2,086 |
| 2022 | 2,119 |
| 2023 | 2,162 |
| 2024 | 2,205 |
| 2025 | 2,264 |
Did you know?
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,944 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Fischbach, 2.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Willisau (9,297 residents), 5.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,652 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Zell (LU)
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 | Zell (LU) | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.1% | 19.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,027 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zell (LU) | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,020 | 219,035 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,034 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 22.2% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 962 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 30.4% | 29.3% | 25.3% | ranked 569 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 62.6% | 49.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,260 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Zell (LU) | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 40.1% | 49.7% | 53.5% | ranked 1,379 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 26.6% | 25.3% | 13.7% | ranked 323 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 28.4% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 289 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.5% | 6.7% | 1.4% | ranked 870 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 165 | 16,268 | 329,600 | ranked 664 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,441 kW | 1,343 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 110 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 32.8 GWh/year | 3,326 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 613 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,474 kWh/inh. | 7,532 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 288 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zell (LU) | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 218 | 34,265 | 728,011 | ranked 711 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 166 | 34,626 | 762,757 | ranked 859 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 73.3 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 615 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 77.1% | 74.5% | 65.7% | ranked 115 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 15.7% | 20.6% | 29.0% | ranked 1,736 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zell (LU) | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,695 | 273,970 | 5,679,518 | ranked 551 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 748.7 | 620.6 | 362.9 | ranked 167 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 43.4% | 69.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,519 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 47.9% | 24.2% | 24.2% | ranked 150 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Zell (LU) | Lucerne | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 15.2% | 21.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,183 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Zell (LU)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zell (LU)?
Zell (LU) has 2,264 residents (2025), ranking 903 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Zell (LU)?
Zell (LU) covers 13.9 km², with a density of 163 people per km².
Is the population of Zell (LU) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Zell (LU) went from 1,997 to 2,264, a change of +13.4%.
Where is Zell (LU)?
Zell (LU) is in Lucerne. It belongs to Wahlkreis Willisau (district). Latitude 47.136, longitude 7.926.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: what is the figure for Zell (LU)?
In Zell (LU), “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities” stands at 15.7% (2026), ranking 1,736 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 29.0%.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Zell (LU)?
In Zell (LU), “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2,441 kW (2026), ranking 110 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Zell (LU)?
In Zell (LU), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,163 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Zell (LU)?
The nearest to Zell (LU) are Fischbach (2.6 km), Ufhusen (3.1 km), Gondiswil (4.1 km), Grossdietwil (5.1 km), Willisau (5.3 km).