Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
4'503 49.2%
Men
4'646 50.8%
Children & youth (0–19)
2'008 21.9%
Swiss citizens
7'829 84.7%
Foreign residents
1'413 15.3%
0–19 · 2'008 · 21.9%20–64 · 5'241 · 57.3%65+ · 1'900 · 20.8%
Foreign residents 15.3%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 65.1%60.9% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 66.1%57.3% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 59.0%42.7% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 51.9%7.8% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023Mitte34.9% · strongest party
Mitte34.9%
SVP27.5%
FDP17.0%
SP10.3%
GRÜNE4.7%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier210%
Cantonal tax multiplier145%
210%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 57 of 79 in canton LucerneSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Egolzwil · 8.2 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.1 °C
Precipitation 2025962 mm
10.1 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Head of governmentErna Bieri
Websitewillisau.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (12)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Willisau?
- Willisau has 12 postal codes: 6122, 6125, 6126, 6130, 6132, 6133, 6142, 6143, 6144, 6154, 6156, 6248.
- What is the tax rate in Willisau?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Willisau is 210% (2026); canton LU levies 145%.
- How many residents does Willisau have?
- Willisau has 9'149 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Willisau in?
- Willisau is located in canton LU.