Luzern Population 2026
Luzern has a population of 81,691, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇨🇭 Switzerland, located in Lucerne. Roughly 0.9% of Switzerland's population lives here. It is about 5.1× smaller than Zürich, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
81,691
Rank in Switzerland
#7
Coordinates
47.05°N, 8.31°E
~437 m elevation · Europe/Zurich
Distance to capital (Bern)
66 km
41 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lucerne
Cities near Luzern
FAQ
What is the population of Luzern?
Luzern has a population of 81,691 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Switzerland.
What region is Luzern in?
Luzern is located in Lucerne, Switzerland.
Is Luzern the capital of Switzerland?
No, the capital of Switzerland is Bern, about 66 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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