Categories in Lucerne
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Lucerne
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 1,671 | 31 years |
| Health and medical | 844 | 34 years |
| Shopping | 739 | 49 years |
| Restaurants | 633 | 25 years |
| Real estate | 630 | 57 years |
| Lawyers legal | 394 | 48 years |
| Other construction | 383 | 51 years |
| Clothing stores | 352 | 43 years |
| Construction of buildings | 350 | 41 years |
| Architects | 336 | 36 years |
| Electronics stores | 333 | 34 years |
| All food and beverage | 322 | 46 years |
| Education | 306 | 31 years |
| Shopping other | 301 | 45 years |
| Alternative medicine | 296 | — |
| Beauty salons | 290 | 31 years |
Lucerne Facts
| Area | 41.8 km² |
| Population | 148,588 |
| Male Population | 71,845 (48.4%) |
| Female Population | 76,743 (51.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +21.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +13.5% |
| Median Age | 41.8 years (Male: 40.5, Female: 43.1) |
| Area Codes | 41 |
| Neighborhoods | Littau, Kreis 1, Emmenbrücke, Vorstädte, City |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 47.05048, 8.30635 |
| Postal Codes | 6000, 6002, 6003, 6004, 6005, More |
Map of Lucerne
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Lucerne Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 121,958 | 124,880 | 130,915 | 142,674 | 148,588 |
| Population Density | 2,921.1 / km² | 2,991.1 / km² | 3,135.7 / km² | 3,417.3 / km² | 3,559 / km² |
Lucerne Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucerne | +17% | +14.2% | +9% |
| Canton of Lucerne | +28.1% | +22.2% | +14.4% |
| Switzerland | +30.6% | +24.4% | +15.8% |
Lucerne Median Age
Median Age: 41.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucerne | 41.8 yrs | 43.1 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
| Canton of Lucerne | 40.5 yrs | 41.3 yrs | 39.7 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Lucerne Population Density
Population Density: 3,559 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucerne | 148,588 | 41.8 km² | 3,559 / km² |
| Canton of Lucerne | 394,269 | 1,493.5 km² | 264 / km² |
| Switzerland | 8.3 million | 41,281.4 km² | 200 / km² |
Lucerne Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1300 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Lucerne
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Lucerne
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Lucerne
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Lucerne
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Lucerne
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Lucerne CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucerne | 1,727,375 tn | 11.63 tn | 41,374.3 tons/km² |
| Canton of Lucerne | 4,625,783 tn | 11.73 tn | 3,097.2 tons/km² |
| Switzerland | 96,432,235 tn | 11.67 tn | 2,336 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,727,375 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.63 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 41,374.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6/17 | 8:12 PM | 4.1 | 41.8 km | 10,000 m | 8km SSE of Muotathal, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/11/12 | 10:45 PM | 4.2 | 21.3 km | 32,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 5/5/09 | 1:39 AM | 3.6 | 81.5 km | 10,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 7/12/07 | 12:09 AM | 3.1 | 37 km | 1,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/2/07 | 3:54 AM | 3.6 | 78.5 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/16/07 | 12:09 AM | 3.6 | 79.5 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/6/07 | 7:19 AM | 3.4 | 79.5 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/06 | 8:19 PM | 3 | 79.5 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/06 | 4:48 PM | 3.9 | 79.5 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/06 | 3:46 PM | 3.2 | 80.3 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
Lucerne
Lucerne (/ˌluːˈsɜːrn/; German: Luzern, [luˈtsɛrn]; French: Lucerne, [lysɛʁn]; Italian: Lucerna, [luˈtʃɛrna]; Romansh: Lucerna; Lucerne Swiss-German: Lozärn) is a city in central Switzerland, in the German-speaking portion of the country. Lucerne is t..
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