Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
15'038 50.7%
Men
14'594 49.3%
Children & youth (0–19)
5'612 18.9%
Swiss citizens
22'661 75.5%
Foreign residents
7'347 24.5%
0–19 · 5'612 · 18.9%20–64 · 17'795 · 60.1%65+ · 6'225 · 21.0%
Foreign residents 24.5%0%61.6%
Source: BFS/OFS · retrieved 24.07.2026
Recent federal votes
BFS · sd-t-17-0214.06.2026Änderung des Bundesgesetzes über den zivilen Ersatzdienst (Zivildienstgesetz, ZDG)● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 60.0%53.4% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 61.1%42.3% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 57.1%59.2% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 56.9%30.8% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP23.0% · strongest party
SVP23.0%
Mitte20.4%
SP18.2%
FDP14.5%
GRÜNE12.6%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier185%
Cantonal tax multiplier145%
185%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 32 of 79 in canton LucerneSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Luzern · 2.3 kmAnnual mean temperature 202511 °C
Precipitation 20251'222 mm
11 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitekriens.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (5)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Kriens?
- Kriens has 5 postal codes: 6005, 6010, 6012, 6013, 6048.
- What is the tax rate in Kriens?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Kriens is 185% (2026); canton LU levies 145%.
- How many residents does Kriens have?
- Kriens has 29'632 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Kriens in?
- Kriens is located in canton LU.