Oberdorf (NW): population and statistics
Oberdorf (NW) has a population of 3,095 (2025) across 16.2 km², or 191 people per km². It ranks 708 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,095 residents
- 16.2 km²
- 191 people/km²
- 457 m
Key points
Among the 11 municipalities in Nidwalden, Oberdorf (NW) ranks No. 7 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 31.9% in Oberdorf (NW), compared with an average of 36.8% in Nidwalden and 56.9% nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 45.3% in Oberdorf (NW), compared with an average of 26.4% in Nidwalden and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,072 kWh a year here.
Oberdorf (NW) in numbers
Where is Oberdorf (NW)?
Population of Oberdorf (NW) over time
Oberdorf (NW) had 3,100 residents in 2015 and 3,095 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,080 |
| 2021 | 3,068 |
| 2022 | 3,093 |
| 2023 | 3,105 |
| 2024 | 3,099 |
| 2025 | 3,095 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Nidwalden for “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Nidwalden for “Share of jobs in industry and construction”.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,269 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Stans (8,565 residents), 1.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,288 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Oberdorf (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 | Oberdorf (NW) | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.1% | 23.8% | 20.7% | ranked 684 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oberdorf (NW) | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,498 | 23,833 | 4,927,050 | ranked 782 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 13.9% | 14.7% | 23.3% | ranked 1,413 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.6% | 27.8% | 25.3% | ranked 814 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 31.9% | 36.8% | 69.5% | ranked 1,776 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Oberdorf (NW) | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 36.7% | 48.1% | 53.5% | ranked 1,468 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 17.9% | 13.5% | 13.7% | ranked 671 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 29.3% | 19.5% | 12.4% | ranked 269 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 5.4% | 9.0% | 1.4% | ranked 437 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 104 | 1,044 | 329,600 | ranked 1,046 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,212 kW | 752.5 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 819 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 23.7 GWh/year | 253.4 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 888 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,664 kWh/inh. | 5,550 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,247 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oberdorf (NW) | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 201 | 4,268 | 728,011 | ranked 762 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 154 | 5,597 | 762,757 | ranked 907 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 49.8 | 122.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,523 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 71.4% | 80.2% | 65.7% | ranked 419 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 | Oberdorf (NW) | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,393 | 25,999 | 5,679,518 | ranked 647 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 450.1 | 569.4 | 362.9 | ranked 608 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 42.3% | 66.9% | 63.6% | ranked 1,540 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 45.3% | 26.4% | 24.2% | ranked 192 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Oberdorf (NW) | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 10.8% | 18.1% | 18.9% | ranked 1,483 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Oberdorf (NW)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oberdorf (NW)?
Oberdorf (NW) has 3,095 residents (2025), ranking 708 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Oberdorf (NW)?
Oberdorf (NW) covers 16.2 km², with a density of 191 people per km².
Is the population of Oberdorf (NW) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Oberdorf (NW) went from 3,100 to 3,095, a change of −0.2%.
Where is Oberdorf (NW)?
Oberdorf (NW) is in Nidwalden. It belongs to Kanton Nidwalden (district). Latitude 46.953, longitude 8.382.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Oberdorf (NW)?
In Oberdorf (NW), “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 31.9% (2026), ranking 1,776 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Oberdorf (NW)?
In Oberdorf (NW), “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 45.3% (2024), ranking 192 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oberdorf (NW)?
In Oberdorf (NW), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,072 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oberdorf (NW)?
The nearest to Oberdorf (NW) are Stans (1.4 km), Dallenwil (2.1 km), Ennetmoos (3.4 km), Buochs (3.8 km), Ennetbürgen (4.3 km).