Emmetten: population and statistics
Emmetten has a population of 1,691 (2025) across 28.6 km², or 59.1 people per km². It ranks 1,080 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +22.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,691 residents
- 28.6 km²
- 59 people/km²
- 772 m
Key points
Among the 11 municipalities in Nidwalden, Emmetten ranks No. 11 by population.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 81.8% in Emmetten, compared with an average of 80.2% in Nidwalden and 68.6% nationally.
Heat pumps as main heating: 3.8% in Emmetten, compared with an average of 13.5% in Nidwalden and 15.5% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 26° generates about 931 kWh a year here.
Emmetten in numbers
Where is Emmetten?
Population of Emmetten over time
Emmetten had 1,380 residents in 2015 and 1,691 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,541 |
| 2021 | 1,592 |
| 2022 | 1,624 |
| 2023 | 1,661 |
| 2024 | 1,668 |
| 2025 | 1,691 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Nidwalden for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in Nidwalden for “Elevation”.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,010 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Beckenried (3,770 residents), 3.5 km away.
All indicators for Emmetten
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 | Emmetten | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.4% | 23.8% | 20.7% | ranked 462 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Emmetten | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,325 | 23,833 | 4,927,050 | ranked 862 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 15.2% | 14.7% | 23.3% | ranked 1,346 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.9% | 27.8% | 25.3% | ranked 792 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 54.4% | 36.8% | 69.5% | ranked 1,553 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Emmetten | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 34.1% | 48.1% | 53.5% | ranked 1,543 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 3.8% | 13.5% | 13.7% | ranked 1,727 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 26.7% | 19.5% | 12.4% | ranked 334 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 9.9% | 9.0% | 1.4% | ranked 236 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 47 | 1,044 | 329,600 | ranked 1,594 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 456.8 kW | 752.5 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,701 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 9.0 GWh/year | 253.4 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,624 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,299 kWh/inh. | 5,550 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,642 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Emmetten | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 150 | 4,268 | 728,011 | ranked 964 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 187 | 5,597 | 762,757 | ranked 782 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 110.6 | 122.6 | 64.9 | ranked 135 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 81.8% | 80.2% | 65.7% | ranked 37 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 14.4% | 15.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,757 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Emmetten | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 427 | 25,999 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,245 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 252.5 | 569.4 | 362.9 | ranked 1,354 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 70.3% | 66.9% | 63.6% | ranked 649 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 17.1% | 26.4% | 24.2% | ranked 1,247 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Emmetten | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.9% | 18.1% | 18.9% | ranked 831 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Emmetten
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Emmetten?
Emmetten has 1,691 residents (2025), ranking 1,080 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Emmetten?
Emmetten covers 28.6 km², with a density of 59 people per km².
Is the population of Emmetten growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Emmetten went from 1,380 to 1,691, a change of +22.5%.
Where is Emmetten?
Emmetten is in Nidwalden. It belongs to Kanton Nidwalden (district). Latitude 46.957, longitude 8.518.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Emmetten?
In Emmetten, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 81.8% (2026), ranking 37 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Emmetten?
In Emmetten, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 3.8% (2026), ranking 1,727 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Emmetten?
In Emmetten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 26° produces about 931 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Emmetten?
The nearest to Emmetten are Beckenried (3.5 km), Gersau (3.9 km), Seelisberg (5.6 km), Isenthal (6.1 km), Vitznau (6.5 km).