In March 2024, statistics revealed that Germany ranks as the leading country of origin for newly naturalized citizens in Lucerne. A total of 40% of the 307 individuals who received Swiss citizenship in 2024 hailed from Germany.
Further data from 2022 showed that 117 Germans were granted Swiss citizenship that year, making them the largest group of naturalized citizens. Italians and Serbs followed closely behind in numbers.
Local media reports emphasize the significant presence of Germans in Lucerne, with citizens from Germany accounting for 18.2% of all international residents, making them the city's largest international nationality group.