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Ranking · Data 2023 · Source: BFS
Municipalities with the highest share of children and youth in canton Lucerne (2023)
Schlierbach has the highest share of children and youth (0–19) in canton Lucerne: 25.8% (2023). It is followed by Meierskappel (25.2%) and Rain (25.1%). Source: BFS, STATPOP 2023.
Ranking
BFS · STATPOP · 2023| Rank | Municipality | Children & youth (0–19) | Residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Schlierbach | 25.8% | 988 |
| 2 | Meierskappel | 25.2% | 1'580 |
| 3 | Rain | 25.1% | 3'129 |
| 4 | Buttisholz | 24.6% | 3'504 |
| 5 | Schötz | 24.5% | 4'924 |
| 6 | Romoos | 24.4% | 652 |
| 7 | Grosswangen | 24.4% | 3'450 |
| 8 | Doppleschwand | 24.1% | 830 |
| 9 | Ettiswil | 24.1% | 2'878 |
| 10 | Werthenstein | 23.9% | 2'199 |
| 11 | Altishofen | 23.9% | 2'018 |
| 12 | Geuensee | 23.7% | 2'900 |
| 13 | Inwil | 23.5% | 2'919 |
| 14 | Dierikon | 23.5% | 1'665 |
| 15 | Römerswil | 23.4% | 1'789 |
| 16 | Nottwil | 23.3% | 4'149 |
| 17 | Beromünster | 23.1% | 6'714 |
| 18 | Sempach | 23.1% | 4'160 |
| 19 | Hergiswil bei Willisau | 23.1% | 1'928 |
| 20 | Oberkirch | 23% | 5'077 |
| 21 | Schongau | 22.9% | 1'061 |
| 22 | Nebikon | 22.8% | 2'817 |
| 23 | Buchrain | 22.7% | 6'782 |
| 24 | Schwarzenberg | 22.7% | 1'792 |
| 25 | Rickenbach | 22.7% | 3'695 |
| 26 | Knutwil | 22.6% | 2'460 |
| 27 | Ruswil | 22.6% | 7'472 |
| 28 | Luthern | 22.5% | 1'265 |
| 29 | Menznau | 22.5% | 3'113 |
| 30 | Schüpfheim | 22.4% | 4'251 |
| 31 | Gisikon | 22.4% | 1'503 |
| 32 | Wolhusen | 22.4% | 4'561 |
| 33 | Hochdorf | 22.3% | 10'033 |
| 34 | Hohenrain | 22.3% | 2'452 |
| 35 | Triengen | 22.3% | 4'811 |
| 36 | Wikon | 22.3% | 1'509 |
| 37 | Hasle | 22.2% | 1'794 |
| 38 | Altbüron | 22.2% | 1'032 |
| 39 | Adligenswil | 22% | 5'621 |
| 40 | Dagmersellen | 22% | 5'878 |
| 41 | Neuenkirch | 21.9% | 7'222 |
| 42 | Willisau | 21.9% | 9'149 |
| 43 | Hitzkirch | 21.7% | 6'030 |
| 44 | Udligenswil | 21.7% | 2'480 |
| 45 | Ballwil | 21.6% | 2'821 |
| 46 | Ermensee | 21.6% | 1'032 |
| 47 | Entlebuch | 21.5% | 3'387 |
| 48 | Eschenbach | 21.5% | 3'806 |
| 49 | Malters | 21.5% | 7'771 |
| 50 | Root | 21.5% | 5'727 |
| 51 | Rothenburg | 21.4% | 7'828 |
| 52 | Schenkon | 21.4% | 3'130 |
| 53 | Hildisrieden | 21.2% | 2'468 |
| 54 | Büron | 21.1% | 2'746 |
| 55 | Reiden | 21.1% | 7'492 |
| 56 | Ebikon | 21% | 14'662 |
| 57 | Roggliswil | 21% | 789 |
| 58 | Pfaffnau | 20.9% | 2'784 |
| 59 | Wauwil | 20.9% | 2'599 |
| 60 | Egolzwil | 20.8% | 1'661 |
| 61 | Greppen | 20.7% | 1'201 |
| 62 | Zell | 20.7% | 2'162 |
| 63 | Aesch | 20.6% | 1'405 |
| 64 | Mauensee | 20.6% | 1'532 |
| 65 | Ufhusen | 20.4% | 936 |
| 66 | Emmen | 20.3% | 32'380 |
| 67 | Alberswil | 20.2% | 728 |
| 68 | Escholzmatt-Marbach | 20% | 4'474 |
| 69 | Flühli | 19.9% | 1'821 |
| 70 | Fischbach | 19.3% | 731 |
| 71 | Sursee | 19.2% | 10'810 |
| 72 | Kriens | 18.9% | 29'632 |
| 73 | Horw | 18.5% | 15'475 |
| 74 | Grossdietwil | 17.7% | 904 |
| 75 | Meggen | 17.6% | 7'771 |
| 76 | Eich | 17.6% | 1'669 |
| 77 | Honau | 17% | 566 |
| 78 | Lucerne | 16.4% | 85'534 |
| 79 | Vitznau | 14.9% | 1'430 |
| 80 | Weggis | 14.7% | 4'644 |
How we measure this
BFS · STATPOPShare of permanent residents aged 0–19, per municipality, from the BFS STATPOP register (2023). A high child share is one indicator of family orientation; childcare provision and school quality are not nationally available per municipality and are therefore not part of this ranking.
Frequently asked questions
- Which municipality in canton Lucerne has the highest share of children?
- Schlierbach has the highest share of children and youth (0–19) in canton Lucerne: 25.8% as of 2023.
- What makes a municipality family-friendly?
- Common factors are childcare availability, schools, the tax multiplier, housing and safety. This ranking shows the measurable demographic indicator — the share of children and youth — from official BFS data.