Beckenried: population and statistics
Beckenried has a population of 3,770 (2025) across 33.0 km², or 114 people per km². It ranks 595 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,770 residents
- 33.0 km²
- 114 people/km²
- 443 m
Key points
Among the 11 municipalities in Nidwalden, Beckenried ranks No. 6 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 36.6% in Beckenried, compared with an average of 36.8% in Nidwalden and 56.9% nationally.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 4,249 kWh/inh. in Beckenried, compared with an average of 5,550 kWh/inh. in Nidwalden and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,009 kWh a year here.
Beckenried in numbers
Where is Beckenried?
Population of Beckenried over time
Beckenried had 3,544 residents in 2015 and 3,770 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,742 |
| 2021 | 3,733 |
| 2022 | 3,749 |
| 2023 | 3,736 |
| 2024 | 3,712 |
| 2025 | 3,770 |
Did you know?
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,615 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Emmetten, 3.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Stans (8,565 residents), 8.2 km away.
All indicators for Beckenried
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Beckenried | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.6% | 23.8% | 20.7% | ranked 435 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Beckenried | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,086 | 23,833 | 4,927,050 | ranked 576 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 21.6% | 14.7% | 23.3% | ranked 989 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 31.4% | 27.8% | 25.3% | ranked 517 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 36.6% | 36.8% | 69.5% | ranked 1,759 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Beckenried | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 41.8% | 48.1% | 53.5% | ranked 1,322 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 8.5% | 13.5% | 13.7% | ranked 1,364 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 27.5% | 19.5% | 12.4% | ranked 313 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 4.6% | 9.0% | 1.4% | ranked 490 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 66 | 1,044 | 329,600 | ranked 1,387 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 492.8 kW | 752.5 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,674 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 16.0 GWh/year | 253.4 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,193 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 4,249 kWh/inh. | 5,550 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,740 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Beckenried | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 301 | 4,268 | 728,011 | ranked 508 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 325 | 5,597 | 762,757 | ranked 460 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 86.2 | 122.6 | 64.9 | ranked 340 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 76.3% | 80.2% | 65.7% | ranked 139 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 20.6% | 15.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,575 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Beckenried | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,214 | 25,999 | 5,679,518 | ranked 727 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 322.0 | 569.4 | 362.9 | ranked 1,070 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 68.5% | 66.9% | 63.6% | ranked 712 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 21.3% | 26.4% | 24.2% | ranked 1,022 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Beckenried | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 14.0% | 18.1% | 18.9% | ranked 1,257 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Beckenried
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Beckenried?
Beckenried has 3,770 residents (2025), ranking 595 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Beckenried?
Beckenried covers 33.0 km², with a density of 114 people per km².
Is the population of Beckenried growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Beckenried went from 3,544 to 3,770, a change of +6.4%.
Where is Beckenried?
Beckenried is in Nidwalden. It belongs to Kanton Nidwalden (district). Latitude 46.967, longitude 8.475.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Beckenried?
In Beckenried, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 36.6% (2026), ranking 1,759 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Beckenried?
In Beckenried, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 4,249 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 1,740 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Beckenried?
In Beckenried, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,009 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Beckenried?
The nearest to Beckenried are Emmetten (3.5 km), Buochs (4.2 km), Gersau (4.7 km), Vitznau (4.9 km), Ennetbürgen (5.0 km).