Births and deaths in the canton of Lucerne
In the canton of Lucerne, 3,885 children were born alive in 2025 and 3,302 people died; births exceeded deaths by +583. In the week to 27 September 2026, 48 people died against 60 expected (provisional).
Births and deaths per year since 1970
Births Deaths
Per month
Births Deaths
On average over the last ten years, most deaths occur in December.
Deaths per week and expected value
Deaths Expected
Line: reported deaths; dashed: the FSO expected value; band: usual range (99%). The latest weeks are estimates and are still revised.
All communes 2025
| Commune | Births | Deaths | Balance | Births per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adligenswil | 38 | 48 | −10 | 6.7 |
| Aesch (LU) | 13 | 7 | +6 | 8.5 |
| Alberswil | 4 | 3 | +1 | 5.4 |
| Altbüron | 7 | 6 | +1 | 6.9 |
| Altishofen | 20 | 23 | −3 | 9.8 |
| Ballwil | 19 | 15 | +4 | 6.7 |
| Beromünster | 49 | 51 | −2 | 7.0 |
| Buchrain | 72 | 40 | +32 | 10.3 |
| Büron | 36 | 18 | +18 | 13.0 |
| Buttisholz | 35 | 27 | +8 | 10.0 |
| Dagmersellen | 70 | 36 | +34 | 11.4 |
| Dierikon | 18 | 3 | +15 | 10.6 |
| Doppleschwand | 4 | 5 | −1 | 4.7 |
| Ebikon | 128 | 116 | +12 | 8.7 |
| Egolzwil | 13 | 9 | +4 | 7.8 |
| Eich | 15 | 13 | +2 | 8.4 |
| Emmen | 342 | 250 | +92 | 10.4 |
| Entlebuch | 30 | 30 | 0 | 8.8 |
| Ermensee | 3 | 4 | −1 | 2.8 |
| Eschenbach (LU) | 38 | 27 | +11 | 10.0 |
| Escholzmatt-Marbach | 36 | 39 | −3 | 7.8 |
| Ettiswil | 22 | 29 | −7 | 7.6 |
| Fischbach | 5 | 3 | +2 | 6.6 |
| Flühli | 18 | 19 | −1 | 9.4 |
| Geuensee | 26 | 8 | +18 | 8.5 |
| Gisikon | 6 | 4 | +2 | 3.9 |
| Greppen | 8 | 6 | +2 | 6.5 |
| Grossdietwil | 4 | 8 | −4 | 4.3 |
| Grosswangen | 28 | 23 | +5 | 8.0 |
| Hasle (LU) | 24 | 17 | +7 | 13.0 |
| Hergiswil bei Willisau | 9 | 14 | −5 | 4.7 |
| Hildisrieden | 17 | 13 | +4 | 6.9 |
| Hitzkirch | 49 | 33 | +16 | 8.1 |
| Hochdorf | 84 | 74 | +10 | 8.3 |
| Hohenrain | 21 | 16 | +5 | 8.5 |
| Horw | 135 | 146 | −11 | 8.5 |
| Inwil | 31 | 12 | +19 | 10.6 |
| Knutwil | 17 | 11 | +6 | 6.8 |
| Kriens | 236 | 223 | +13 | 7.7 |
| Luthern | 6 | 5 | +1 | 4.8 |
| Luzern | 773 | 831 | −58 | 8.9 |
| Malters | 81 | 41 | +40 | 10.2 |
| Mauensee | 14 | 8 | +6 | 9.1 |
| Meggen | 39 | 74 | −35 | 5.1 |
| Meierskappel | 13 | 11 | +2 | 8.2 |
| Menznau | 25 | 24 | +1 | 7.9 |
| Nebikon | 26 | 19 | +7 | 8.8 |
| Neuenkirch | 62 | 50 | +12 | 8.6 |
| Nottwil | 45 | 30 | +15 | 11.0 |
| Oberkirch | 66 | 27 | +39 | 12.7 |
| Pfaffnau | 25 | 19 | +6 | 9.0 |
| Rain | 28 | 17 | +11 | 8.4 |
| Reiden | 81 | 57 | +24 | 10.5 |
| Rickenbach (LU) | 34 | 25 | +9 | 8.7 |
| Roggliswil | 11 | 8 | +3 | 14.0 |
| Römerswil | 15 | 4 | +11 | 8.3 |
| Romoos | 8 | 10 | −2 | 12.5 |
| Root | 79 | 38 | +41 | 11.8 |
| Rothenburg | 58 | 59 | −1 | 7.3 |
| Ruswil | 84 | 42 | +42 | 11.0 |
| Schenkon | 21 | 16 | +5 | 6.6 |
| Schlierbach | 8 | 7 | +1 | 8.0 |
| Schongau | 5 | 10 | −5 | 4.7 |
| Schötz | 43 | 20 | +23 | 8.6 |
| Schüpfheim | 34 | 38 | −4 | 7.9 |
| Schwarzenberg | 15 | 15 | 0 | 8.3 |
| Sempach | 40 | 18 | +22 | 9.1 |
| Sursee | 99 | 91 | +8 | 8.9 |
| Triengen | 49 | 25 | +24 | 9.7 |
| Udligenswil | 18 | 13 | +5 | 7.2 |
| Ufhusen | 10 | 7 | +3 | 10.8 |
| Vitznau | 7 | 12 | −5 | 4.7 |
| Wauwil | 28 | 15 | +13 | 10.4 |
| Weggis | 32 | 45 | −13 | 6.6 |
| Werthenstein | 18 | 15 | +3 | 8.3 |
| Wikon | 3 | 14 | −11 | 2.0 |
| Willisau | 73 | 71 | +2 | 7.9 |
| Wolhusen | 54 | 31 | +23 | 11.1 |
| Zell (LU) | 25 | 11 | +14 | 11.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How many children were born in the canton of Lucerne in 2025?
3,885 live births (FSO).
How many people died in the canton of Lucerne in 2025?
3,302 deaths (FSO).
In which month do most people die?
On average over the last ten years in December, because of flu and the winter months.
Where do the figures come from?
From the Federal Statistical Office: vital statistics (BEVNAT) and mortality monitoring. Only figures are published, no information on individuals.
Sources: FSO, vital statistics (BEVNAT), demographic balance, mortality monitoring. bfs.admin.ch · Key figures for every hospital (beds, cases, staff): FOPH (in German)