Wolfenschiessen: population and statistics
Wolfenschiessen has a population of 2,174 (2025) across 92.7 km², or 23.5 people per km². It ranks 922 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,174 residents
- 92.7 km²
- 24 people/km²
- 513 m
Key points
Among the 11 municipalities in Nidwalden, Wolfenschiessen ranks No. 9 by population.
Wood heating systems: 50.0% in Wolfenschiessen, compared with an average of 19.5% in Nidwalden and 9.3% nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 47.9% in Wolfenschiessen, compared with an average of 36.8% in Nidwalden and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 993 kWh a year here.
Wolfenschiessen in numbers
Where is Wolfenschiessen?
Population of Wolfenschiessen over time
Wolfenschiessen had 2,148 residents in 2015 and 2,174 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,115 |
| 2021 | 2,109 |
| 2022 | 2,105 |
| 2023 | 2,110 |
| 2024 | 2,121 |
| 2025 | 2,174 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Nidwalden for “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”.
- Number 1 in Nidwalden for “Wood heating systems”.
- “Wood heating systems”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,983 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Dallenwil, 2.8 km away.
All indicators for Wolfenschiessen
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 | Wolfenschiessen | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.9% | 23.8% | 20.7% | ranked 860 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wolfenschiessen | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,179 | 23,833 | 4,927,050 | ranked 943 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 31.6% | 14.7% | 23.3% | ranked 523 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 22.7% | 27.8% | 25.3% | ranked 1,066 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 47.9% | 36.8% | 69.5% | ranked 1,676 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Wolfenschiessen | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 30.6% | 48.1% | 53.5% | ranked 1,625 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.5% | 13.5% | 13.7% | ranked 1,003 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 50.0% | 19.5% | 12.4% | ranked 63 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.1% | 9.0% | 1.4% | ranked 969 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 65 | 1,044 | 329,600 | ranked 1,401 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 607.6 kW | 752.5 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,574 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 16.5 GWh/year | 253.4 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,171 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,576 kWh/inh. | 5,550 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,266 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wolfenschiessen | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 200 | 4,268 | 728,011 | ranked 764 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 133 | 5,597 | 762,757 | ranked 989 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 61.2 | 122.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,059 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 69.9% | 80.2% | 65.7% | ranked 526 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 21.8% | 15.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,491 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wolfenschiessen | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 885 | 25,999 | 5,679,518 | ranked 889 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 407.1 | 569.4 | 362.9 | ranked 748 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 57.1% | 66.9% | 63.6% | ranked 1,126 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 21.4% | 26.4% | 24.2% | ranked 1,017 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Wolfenschiessen | Nidwalden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 13.8% | 18.1% | 18.9% | ranked 1,277 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Wolfenschiessen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wolfenschiessen?
Wolfenschiessen has 2,174 residents (2025), ranking 922 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Wolfenschiessen?
Wolfenschiessen covers 92.7 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Wolfenschiessen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Wolfenschiessen went from 2,148 to 2,174, a change of +1.2%.
Where is Wolfenschiessen?
Wolfenschiessen is in Nidwalden. It belongs to Kanton Nidwalden (district). Latitude 46.909, longitude 8.397.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Wolfenschiessen?
In Wolfenschiessen, “Wood heating systems” stands at 50.0% (2026), ranking 63 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Wolfenschiessen?
In Wolfenschiessen, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 47.9% (2026), ranking 1,676 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wolfenschiessen?
In Wolfenschiessen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 993 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wolfenschiessen?
The nearest to Wolfenschiessen are Dallenwil (2.8 km), Oberdorf (NW) (4.9 km), Stans (6.0 km), Ennetmoos (7.0 km), Buochs (7.5 km).