Nidwalden

Stans · Central Switzerland · Joined Confederation 1291

German

43'520

Population

276.0 km²

Area

CHF 6'723

Median Salary

10.1%

Tax Rate

0.9%

Unemployment Rate

Municipalities

Nidwalden at a Glance

Geography

CapitalStans

Area276.0 km²

Population Density158 /km2

RegionCentral Switzerland

Population

Total Population43'520

Foreign Population14.8%

Number of Municipalities11

Official LanguagesGerman

Economy & Employment

Median Salary

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CHF 6'723

/month

-1.0% vs CH

Tax Burden

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10.1%

Effective Tax Rate

-5.6% vs CH

Tax Index:64.5(CH = 100)

Unemployment Rate

0.9%

-1.2% vs CH

GDP per Capita

CHF 68'432

Housing & Cost of Living

Average Rent

CHF 1'380

/month (3.5 Rooms)

-4.8% vs CH

Average Premium

CHF 318

/month (Adult Premium)

-20.1% vs CH

Safety

Crime Rate

22.1

per 1,000 inhabitants

-51.1% vs CH

Quick Facts

Canton CodeNW

CapitalStans

Joined Confederation1291

RegionCentral Switzerland

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Sources

FSO - Federal Statistical Office
FTA - Federal Tax Administration
FOPH - Federal Office of Public Health
As of 2024