Kriens Population 2026

Kriens has a population of 25,010, making it the #28 biggest city in 🇨🇭 Switzerland, located in Lucerne. Roughly 0.3% of Switzerland's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Zürich, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

25,010

Rank in Switzerland

#28

Coordinates

47.03°N, 8.29°E

~476 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
Emmen	30,926	#22
Littau	16,121	#64

Cities near Kriens

Luzern81,691 people · ~3 km away
Littau16,121 people · ~3 km away
Emmen30,926 people · ~5 km away
Cham16,719 people · ~22 km away
Zug30,542 people · ~24 km away
Baar20,546 people · ~26 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kriens?

Kriens has a population of 25,010 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #28 biggest city in Switzerland.

What region is Kriens in?

Kriens is located in Lucerne, Switzerland.

Is Kriens 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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