Emmen Population 2026

Emmen has a population of 30,926, making it the #22 biggest city in 🇨🇭 Switzerland, located in Lucerne. Roughly 0.3% of Switzerland's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Zürich, the country's biggest city.

Location of Emmen (capital Bern shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

30,926

Rank in Switzerland

#22

Coordinates

47.08°N, 8.27°E

~464 m elevation · Europe/Zurich

Distance to capital (Bern)

64 km

40 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Lucerne

City	Population	Rank in Switzerland
Luzern	81,691	#7
Kriens	25,010	#28
Littau	16,121	#64

Cities near Emmen

Littau16,121 people · ~3 km away
Luzern81,691 people · ~4 km away
Kriens25,010 people · ~5 km away
Cham16,719 people · ~18 km away
Zug30,542 people · ~21 km away
Baar20,546 people · ~23 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Emmen?

Emmen has a population of 30,926 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #22 biggest city in Switzerland.

What region is Emmen in?

Emmen is located in Lucerne, Switzerland.

Is Emmen the capital of Switzerland?

No, the capital of Switzerland is Bern, about 64 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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