Dallenwil: population and statistics
Dallenwil has a population of 1,856 (2025) across 15.5 km², or 120 people per km². It ranks 1,016 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,856 residents
- 15.5 km²
- 120 people/km²
- 485 m
Key points
Among the 11 municipalities in Nidwalden, Dallenwil ranks No. 10 by population.
Heat pumps as main heating: 3.5% in Dallenwil, compared with an average of 13.5% in Nidwalden and 15.5% nationally.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: 16.6% in Dallenwil, compared with an average of 15.1% in Nidwalden and 26.1% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,073 kWh a year here.
Dallenwil in numbers
Where is Dallenwil?
Population of Dallenwil over time
Dallenwil had 1,797 residents in 2015 and 1,856 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,848 |
| 2021 | 1,857 |
| 2022 | 1,847 |
| 2023 | 1,875 |
| 2024 | 1,871 |
| 2025 | 1,856 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Nidwalden for “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”.
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,168 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Oberdorf (NW) (3,095 residents), 2.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,292 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Dallenwil
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 | Dallenwil | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.3% | 23.8% | 20.7% | ranked 807 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dallenwil | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,024 | 23,833 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,029 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 15.6% | 14.7% | 23.3% | ranked 1,322 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 19.6% | 27.8% | 25.3% | ranked 1,268 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 54.2% | 36.8% | 69.5% | ranked 1,556 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Dallenwil | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 45.5% | 48.1% | 53.5% | ranked 1,193 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 3.5% | 13.5% | 13.7% | ranked 1,741 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 26.9% | 19.5% | 12.4% | ranked 329 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.8% | 9.0% | 1.4% | ranked 807 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 76 | 1,044 | 329,600 | ranked 1,292 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 898.6 kW | 752.5 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,252 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 14.6 GWh/year | 253.4 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,259 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,861 kWh/inh. | 5,550 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,203 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dallenwil | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 177 | 4,268 | 728,011 | ranked 856 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 151 | 5,597 | 762,757 | ranked 918 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 81.4 | 122.6 | 64.9 | ranked 417 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 77.5% | 80.2% | 65.7% | ranked 103 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 16.6% | 15.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,723 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dallenwil | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 856 | 25,999 | 5,679,518 | ranked 900 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 461.2 | 569.4 | 362.9 | ranked 575 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 55.3% | 66.9% | 63.6% | ranked 1,188 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 32.5% | 26.4% | 24.2% | ranked 536 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Dallenwil | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 10.6% | 18.1% | 18.9% | ranked 1,500 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Dallenwil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dallenwil?
Dallenwil has 1,856 residents (2025), ranking 1,016 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Dallenwil?
Dallenwil covers 15.5 km², with a density of 120 people per km².
Is the population of Dallenwil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Dallenwil went from 1,797 to 1,856, a change of +3.3%.
Where is Dallenwil?
Dallenwil is in Nidwalden. It belongs to Kanton Nidwalden (district). Latitude 46.934, longitude 8.392.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Dallenwil?
In Dallenwil, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 3.5% (2026), ranking 1,741 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: what is the figure for Dallenwil?
In Dallenwil, “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities” stands at 16.6% (2026), ranking 1,723 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 29.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Dallenwil?
In Dallenwil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,073 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Dallenwil?
The nearest to Dallenwil are Oberdorf (NW) (2.1 km), Wolfenschiessen (2.8 km), Stans (3.4 km), Ennetmoos (4.8 km), Buochs (5.0 km).