Ennetmoos: population and statistics
Ennetmoos has a population of 2,313 (2025) across 14.1 km², or 164 people per km². It ranks 895 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,313 residents
- 14.1 km²
- 164 people/km²
- 531 m
Key points
Among the 11 municipalities in Nidwalden, Ennetmoos ranks No. 8 by population.
Oil or gas heating systems: 25.5% in Ennetmoos, compared with an average of 48.1% in Nidwalden and 61.7% nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 47.8% in Ennetmoos, compared with an average of 36.8% in Nidwalden and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,095 kWh a year here.
Ennetmoos in numbers
Where is Ennetmoos?
Population of Ennetmoos over time
Ennetmoos had 2,100 residents in 2015 and 2,313 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,254 |
| 2021 | 2,287 |
| 2022 | 2,322 |
| 2023 | 2,321 |
| 2024 | 2,338 |
| 2025 | 2,313 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Nidwalden for “Heat pumps as main heating”.
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,971 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Stans (8,565 residents), 2.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,380 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Ennetmoos
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 | Ennetmoos | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.2% | 23.8% | 20.7% | ranked 1,371 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ennetmoos | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,089 | 23,833 | 4,927,050 | ranked 981 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 12.0% | 14.7% | 23.3% | ranked 1,518 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 34.1% | 27.8% | 25.3% | ranked 377 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 47.8% | 36.8% | 69.5% | ranked 1,677 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ennetmoos | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 25.5% | 48.1% | 53.5% | ranked 1,704 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 35.6% | 13.5% | 13.7% | ranked 137 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 23.2% | 19.5% | 12.4% | ranked 420 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 9.3% | 9.0% | 1.4% | ranked 259 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) | 1,181 kW | 752.5 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 851 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 17.2 GWh/year | 253.4 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,138 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,428 kWh/inh. | 5,550 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,297 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ennetmoos | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 171 | 4,268 | 728,011 | ranked 881 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 168 | 5,597 | 762,757 | ranked 849 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 72.6 | 122.6 | 64.9 | ranked 627 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 76.8% | 80.2% | 65.7% | ranked 124 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 20.8% | 15.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,559 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ennetmoos | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 648 | 25,999 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,036 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 280.2 | 569.4 | 362.9 | ranked 1,245 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 37.4% | 66.9% | 63.6% | ranked 1,653 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 40.3% | 26.4% | 24.2% | ranked 293 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Ennetmoos | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 11.8% | 18.1% | 18.9% | ranked 1,425 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Ennetmoos
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ennetmoos?
Ennetmoos has 2,313 residents (2025), ranking 895 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Ennetmoos?
Ennetmoos covers 14.1 km², with a density of 164 people per km².
Is the population of Ennetmoos growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ennetmoos went from 2,100 to 2,313, a change of +10.1%.
Where is Ennetmoos?
Ennetmoos is in Nidwalden. It belongs to Kanton Nidwalden (district). Latitude 46.957, longitude 8.337.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Ennetmoos?
In Ennetmoos, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 25.5% (2026), ranking 1,704 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Ennetmoos?
In Ennetmoos, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 47.8% (2026), ranking 1,677 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ennetmoos?
In Ennetmoos, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,095 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ennetmoos?
The nearest to Ennetmoos are Stans (2.3 km), Stansstad (2.6 km), Oberdorf (NW) (3.4 km), Hergiswil (NW) (3.6 km), Dallenwil (4.8 km).