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Ranking · Data 2023 · Source: BFS
Municipalities with the highest share of children and youth in canton Nidwalden (2023)
Wolfenschiessen has the highest share of children and youth (0–19) in canton Nidwalden: 21.8% (2023). It is followed by Ennetmoos (21.2%) and Oberdorf (21%). Source: BFS, STATPOP 2023.
Ranking
BFS · STATPOP · 2023| Rank | Municipality | Children & youth (0–19) | Residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wolfenschiessen | 21.8% | 2'110 |
| 2 | Ennetmoos | 21.2% | 2'321 |
| 3 | Oberdorf | 21% | 3'105 |
| 4 | Dallenwil | 19.9% | 1'875 |
| 5 | Beckenried | 19.5% | 3'736 |
| 6 | Buochs | 19.2% | 5'487 |
| 7 | Stans | 17.9% | 8'377 |
| 8 | Ennetbürgen | 16.5% | 5'288 |
| 9 | Emmetten | 16.3% | 1'661 |
| 10 | Hergiswil | 15.2% | 6'187 |
| 11 | Stansstad | 15% | 4'869 |
How we measure this
BFS · STATPOPShare of permanent residents aged 0–19, per municipality, from the BFS STATPOP register (2023). A high child share is one indicator of family orientation; childcare provision and school quality are not nationally available per municipality and are therefore not part of this ranking.
Frequently asked questions
- Which municipality in canton Nidwalden has the highest share of children?
- Wolfenschiessen has the highest share of children and youth (0–19) in canton Nidwalden: 21.8% as of 2023.
- What makes a municipality family-friendly?
- Common factors are childcare availability, schools, the tax multiplier, housing and safety. This ranking shows the measurable demographic indicator — the share of children and youth — from official BFS data.