6052 Hergiswil NW (Hergiswil (NW)): key figures
6052 Hergiswil NW (postcode area in Hergiswil (NW)) has 6,199 residents in 2025 across 16.8 km², or 368 people per km². Population: +11.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,199 residents
- 16.8 km²
- 368 people/km²
6052 Hergiswil NW in numbers
Key points
Nationally, 6052 Hergiswil NW ranks No. 353 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 6052 Hergiswil NW over time
6052 Hergiswil NW had 5,579 residents in 2015 and 6,199 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 5,579 |
| 2020 | 5,796 |
| 2023 | 6,071 |
| 2025 | 6,199 |
All indicators for 6052 Hergiswil NW
Next to the value for 6052 Hergiswil NW: all postcode areas of Hergiswil (NW), then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 6052 Hergiswil NW | Hergiswil (NW) | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,301 | – | – | ranked 342 of 3,164 | ||
| Residential buildings (2026) | 914 | – | – | ranked 524 of 3,160 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 13.5% | 13.5% | 23.2% | ranked 2,648 of 3,164 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 27.1% | 27.1% | 23.6% | ranked 1,047 of 3,164 | ||
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 33.9% | 33.9% | 63.5% | ranked 3,055 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 6052 Hergiswil NW | Hergiswil (NW) | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 68.7% | 68.7% | 56.2% | ranked 597 of 3,160 | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.6% | 7.6% | 16.2% | ranked 2,315 of 3,160 | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 8.0% | 8.0% | 13.5% | ranked 2,260 of 3,160 | ||
| District heating (2026) | 3.4% | 3.4% | 5.6% | ranked 864 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 6052 Hergiswil NW | Hergiswil (NW) | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 25.9% | 25.9% | 29.8% | ranked 689 of 2,040 |
Where is 6052 Hergiswil NW?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 6052 Hergiswil NW (Hergiswil (NW))?
6052 Hergiswil NW has 6,199 residents in 2025. It covers 16.8 km², or 368 people per km².
Where is 6052 Hergiswil NW?
6052 Hergiswil NW (postcode area) is part of Hergiswil (NW), in Nidwalden.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 6052 Hergiswil NW?
Share of foreign nationals: 25.9% (2025), ranked 689 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 6052 Hergiswil NW?
Dwellings: 3,301 (2026), ranked 342 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.