Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
16'003 49.4%
Men
16'377 50.6%
Children & youth (0–19)
6'566 20.3%
Swiss citizens
20'051 61.5%
Foreign residents
12'568 38.5%
0–19 · 6'566 · 20.3%20–64 · 20'104 · 62.1%65+ · 5'710 · 17.6%
Foreign residents 38.5%0%61.6%
Source: BFS/OFS · retrieved 24.07.2026
Recent federal votes
BFS · sd-t-17-0214.06.2026Änderung des Bundesgesetzes über den zivilen Ersatzdienst (Zivildienstgesetz, ZDG)● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 50.4%56.0% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 51.2%50.5% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 45.9%56.0% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 45.6%24.6% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP28.7% · strongest party
SVP28.7%
Mitte21.0%
FDP17.3%
SP15.8%
GRÜNE7.6%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier215%
Cantonal tax multiplier145%
215%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 65 of 79 in canton LucerneSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Luzern · 6.6 kmAnnual mean temperature 202511 °C
Precipitation 20251'222 mm
11 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Head of governmentRamona Gut-Rogger · FDP.Die Liberalen
Websiteemmen.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (4)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Emmen?
- Emmen has 4 postal codes: 6020, 6023, 6032, 6206.
- What is the tax rate in Emmen?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Emmen is 215% (2026); canton LU levies 145%.
- How many residents does Emmen have?
- Emmen has 32'380 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Emmen in?
- Emmen is located in canton LU.