Hergiswil (NW): population and statistics
Hergiswil (NW) has a population of 6,316 (2025) across 14.3 km², or 442 people per km². It ranks 325 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,316 residents
- 14.3 km²
- 442 people/km²
- 435 m
Key points
Among the 11 municipalities in Nidwalden, Hergiswil (NW) ranks No. 2 by population.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 273.1 in Hergiswil (NW), compared with an average of 122.6 in Nidwalden and 83.6 nationally.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 3,262 kWh/inh. in Hergiswil (NW), compared with an average of 5,550 kWh/inh. in Nidwalden and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 29° generates about 980 kWh a year here.
Hergiswil (NW) in numbers
Where is Hergiswil (NW)?
Population of Hergiswil (NW) over time
Hergiswil (NW) had 5,645 residents in 2015 and 6,316 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,863 |
| 2021 | 5,817 |
| 2022 | 6,022 |
| 2023 | 6,187 |
| 2024 | 6,296 |
| 2025 | 6,316 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Nidwalden for “Share of foreign nationals”.
- Number 1 in Nidwalden for “Oil or gas heating systems”.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,003 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Stansstad, 2.1 km away.
All indicators for Hergiswil (NW)
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 | Hergiswil (NW) | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.6% | 23.8% | 20.7% | ranked 332 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hergiswil (NW) | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,302 | 23,833 | 4,927,050 | ranked 324 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 13.5% | 14.7% | 23.3% | ranked 1,437 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 27.1% | 27.8% | 25.3% | ranked 779 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 33.9% | 36.8% | 69.5% | ranked 1,768 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hergiswil (NW) | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 68.5% | 48.1% | 53.5% | ranked 407 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.6% | 13.5% | 13.7% | ranked 1,453 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 8.2% | 19.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,184 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.4% | 9.0% | 1.4% | ranked 594 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 106 | 1,044 | 329,600 | ranked 1,031 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 346.3 kW | 752.5 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,754 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 20.6 GWh/year | 253.4 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 995 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 3,262 kWh/inh. | 5,550 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,787 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hergiswil (NW) | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 800 | 4,268 | 728,011 | ranked 158 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 1,725 | 5,597 | 762,757 | ranked 61 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 273.1 | 122.6 | 64.9 | ranked 9 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 89.1% | 80.2% | 65.7% | ranked 6 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 8.3% | 15.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,803 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hergiswil (NW) | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 3,047 | 25,999 | 5,679,518 | ranked 324 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 482.4 | 569.4 | 362.9 | ranked 529 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 84.2% | 66.9% | 63.6% | ranked 205 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 14.0% | 26.4% | 24.2% | ranked 1,391 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Hergiswil (NW) | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 25.1% | 18.1% | 18.9% | ranked 524 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Hergiswil (NW)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hergiswil (NW)?
Hergiswil (NW) has 6,316 residents (2025), ranking 325 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Hergiswil (NW)?
Hergiswil (NW) covers 14.3 km², with a density of 442 people per km².
Is the population of Hergiswil (NW) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hergiswil (NW) went from 5,645 to 6,316, a change of +11.9%.
Where is Hergiswil (NW)?
Hergiswil (NW) is in Nidwalden. It belongs to Kanton Nidwalden (district). Latitude 46.984, longitude 8.312.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hergiswil (NW)?
In Hergiswil (NW), “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 273.1 (2026), ranking 9 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Hergiswil (NW)?
In Hergiswil (NW), “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 3,262 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 1,787 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hergiswil (NW)?
In Hergiswil (NW), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 29° produces about 980 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hergiswil (NW)?
The nearest to Hergiswil (NW) are Stansstad (2.1 km), Horw (3.6 km), Ennetmoos (3.6 km), Stans (5.0 km), Alpnach (5.8 km).