Stansstad: population and statistics
Stansstad has a population of 4,916 (2025) across 17.1 km², or 287 people per km². It ranks 447 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,916 residents
- 17.1 km²
- 287 people/km²
- 435 m
Key points
Among the 11 municipalities in Nidwalden, Stansstad ranks No. 5 by population.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: 12.0% in Stansstad, compared with an average of 15.1% in Nidwalden and 26.1% nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 35.2% in Stansstad, compared with an average of 36.8% in Nidwalden and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,148 kWh a year here.
Stansstad in numbers
Where is Stansstad?
Population of Stansstad over time
Stansstad had 4,396 residents in 2015 and 4,916 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,727 |
| 2021 | 4,822 |
| 2022 | 4,850 |
| 2023 | 4,869 |
| 2024 | 4,922 |
| 2025 | 4,916 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Nidwalden for “Share of people aged 65 and over”.
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,396 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Hergiswil (NW), 2.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Stans (8,565 residents), 3.1 km away.
All indicators for Stansstad
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 | Stansstad | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 28.5% | 23.8% | 20.7% | ranked 83 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Stansstad | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,742 | 23,833 | 4,927,050 | ranked 422 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 7.0% | 14.7% | 23.3% | ranked 1,725 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 22.3% | 27.8% | 25.3% | ranked 1,091 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 35.2% | 36.8% | 69.5% | ranked 1,765 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Stansstad | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 51.8% | 48.1% | 53.5% | ranked 973 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.1% | 13.5% | 13.7% | ranked 1,118 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 13.8% | 19.5% | 12.4% | ranked 830 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 14.9% | 9.0% | 1.4% | ranked 143 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 92 | 1,044 | 329,600 | ranked 1,156 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 712.5 kW | 752.5 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,456 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 21.0 GWh/year | 253.4 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 977 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 4,264 kWh/inh. | 5,550 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,735 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Stansstad | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 439 | 4,268 | 728,011 | ranked 318 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 698 | 5,597 | 762,757 | ranked 200 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 142.0 | 122.6 | 64.9 | ranked 54 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 82.1% | 80.2% | 65.7% | ranked 35 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 12.0% | 15.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,784 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Stansstad | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,213 | 25,999 | 5,679,518 | ranked 436 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 450.2 | 569.4 | 362.9 | ranked 606 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 80.9% | 66.9% | 63.6% | ranked 302 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 16.6% | 26.4% | 24.2% | ranked 1,274 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Stansstad | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 21.8% | 18.1% | 18.9% | ranked 696 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Stansstad
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stansstad?
Stansstad has 4,916 residents (2025), ranking 447 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Stansstad?
Stansstad covers 17.1 km², with a density of 287 people per km².
Is the population of Stansstad growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Stansstad went from 4,396 to 4,916, a change of +11.8%.
Where is Stansstad?
Stansstad is in Nidwalden. It belongs to Kanton Nidwalden (district). Latitude 46.980, longitude 8.339.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: what is the figure for Stansstad?
In Stansstad, “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities” stands at 12.0% (2026), ranking 1,784 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 29.0%.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Stansstad?
In Stansstad, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 35.2% (2026), ranking 1,765 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Stansstad?
In Stansstad, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,148 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Stansstad?
The nearest to Stansstad are Hergiswil (NW) (2.1 km), Ennetmoos (2.6 km), Stans (3.1 km), Oberdorf (NW) (4.5 km), Horw (4.5 km).