Ennetbürgen: population and statistics
Ennetbürgen has a population of 5,361 (2025) across 17.7 km², or 303 people per km². It ranks 399 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +16.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,361 residents
- 17.7 km²
- 303 people/km²
- 433 m
Key points
Among the 11 municipalities in Nidwalden, Ennetbürgen ranks No. 4 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 32.3% in Ennetbürgen, compared with an average of 36.8% in Nidwalden and 56.9% nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 80.0% in Ennetbürgen, compared with an average of 80.2% in Nidwalden and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,091 kWh a year here.
Ennetbürgen in numbers
Where is Ennetbürgen?
Population of Ennetbürgen over time
Ennetbürgen had 4,600 residents in 2015 and 5,361 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,866 |
| 2021 | 5,061 |
| 2022 | 5,206 |
| 2023 | 5,288 |
| 2024 | 5,327 |
| 2025 | 5,361 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Nidwalden for “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “District heating”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,479 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Buochs, 1.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Stans (8,565 residents), 4.5 km away.
All indicators for Ennetbürgen
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 | Ennetbürgen | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.0% | 23.8% | 20.7% | ranked 195 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ennetbürgen | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,657 | 23,833 | 4,927,050 | ranked 439 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 6.2% | 14.7% | 23.3% | ranked 1,742 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 36.7% | 27.8% | 25.3% | ranked 270 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 32.3% | 36.8% | 69.5% | ranked 1,775 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ennetbürgen | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 41.0% | 48.1% | 53.5% | ranked 1,354 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 25.2% | 13.5% | 13.7% | ranked 372 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 11.6% | 19.5% | 12.4% | ranked 954 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 14.1% | 9.0% | 1.4% | ranked 151 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 145 | 1,044 | 329,600 | ranked 756 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 564.2 kW | 752.5 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,611 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 28.5 GWh/year | 253.4 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 717 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,316 kWh/inh. | 5,550 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,636 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ennetbürgen | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 354 | 4,268 | 728,011 | ranked 413 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 449 | 5,597 | 762,757 | ranked 320 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 83.8 | 122.6 | 64.9 | ranked 377 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 80.0% | 80.2% | 65.7% | ranked 61 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 14.5% | 15.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,756 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ennetbürgen | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,962 | 25,999 | 5,679,518 | ranked 477 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 366.0 | 569.4 | 362.9 | ranked 893 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 67.2% | 66.9% | 63.6% | ranked 766 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 28.1% | 26.4% | 24.2% | ranked 709 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Ennetbürgen | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.5% | 18.1% | 18.9% | ranked 862 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Ennetbürgen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ennetbürgen?
Ennetbürgen has 5,361 residents (2025), ranking 399 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Ennetbürgen?
Ennetbürgen covers 17.7 km², with a density of 303 people per km².
Is the population of Ennetbürgen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ennetbürgen went from 4,600 to 5,361, a change of +16.5%.
Where is Ennetbürgen?
Ennetbürgen is in Nidwalden. It belongs to Kanton Nidwalden (district). Latitude 46.984, longitude 8.414.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Ennetbürgen?
In Ennetbürgen, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 32.3% (2026), ranking 1,775 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Ennetbürgen?
In Ennetbürgen, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 80.0% (2026), ranking 61 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ennetbürgen?
In Ennetbürgen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,091 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ennetbürgen?
The nearest to Ennetbürgen are Buochs (1.2 km), Oberdorf (NW) (4.3 km), Stans (4.5 km), Beckenried (5.0 km), Weggis (5.6 km).