Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
4'018 51.7%
Men
3'753 48.3%
Children & youth (0–19)
1'367 17.6%
Swiss citizens
6'307 80.9%
Foreign residents
1'488 19.1%
0–19 · 1'367 · 17.6%20–64 · 4'253 · 54.7%65+ · 2'151 · 27.7%
Foreign residents 19.1%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 73.8%65.9% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 75.0%44.0% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 68.2%57.5% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 67.9%18.8% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023FDP28.8% · strongest party
FDP28.8%
SVP25.2%
Mitte19.6%
SP9.3%
GLP9.0%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier90%
Cantonal tax multiplier145%
90%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 1 of 79 in canton LucerneSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Luzern · 5 kmAnnual mean temperature 202511 °C
Precipitation 20251'222 mm
11 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitemeggen.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (2)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Meggen?
- Meggen has 2 postal codes: 6006, 6045.
- What is the tax rate in Meggen?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Meggen is 90% (2026); canton LU levies 145%.
- How many residents does Meggen have?
- Meggen has 7'771 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Meggen in?
- Meggen is located in canton LU.