Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
4'179 49.9%
Men
4'198 50.1%
Children & youth (0–19)
1'497 17.9%
Swiss citizens
6'976 82.0%
Foreign residents
1'532 18.0%
0–19 · 1'497 · 17.9%20–64 · 5'020 · 59.9%65+ · 1'860 · 22.2%
Foreign residents 18.0%0%61.6%
Source: BFS/OFS · retrieved 24.07.2026
Recent federal votes
BFS · sd-t-17-0214.06.2026Änderung des Bundesgesetzes über den zivilen Ersatzdienst (Zivildienstgesetz, ZDG)● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 59.7%57.0% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 60.6%45.4% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 62.8%47.8% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 62.4%26.7% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023Mitte53.5% · strongest party
Mitte53.5%
SVP29.4%
FDP17.1%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier235%
Cantonal tax multiplier261%
235%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 9 of 11 in canton NidwaldenSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Pilatus · 8.7 kmAnnual mean temperature 20253.9 °C
Precipitation 20251'475 mm
3.9 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitestans.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (3)
swisstopoNearby municipalities
swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Stans?
- Stans has 3 postal codes: 6370, 6372, 6373.
- What is the tax rate in Stans?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Stans is 235% (2026); canton NW levies 261%.
- How many residents does Stans have?
- Stans has 8'377 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Stans in?
- Stans is located in canton NW.