Schools — Industry overview in the Canton of Nidwalden
Canton of Nidwalden is home to a total of 105 active companies in education and training. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 87.5%, with 72 new companies registered, and 23 companies liquidated.
- 72 new companies
- 23 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Schools — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Nidwalden
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Schools in the Canton of Nidwalden.
Schools — Industry size in the Canton of Nidwalden
In the Canton of Nidwalden, 72 companies in education and training have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 49 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Schools:
Canton of Zurich (3'282), Canton of Vaud (1'491), and Canton of Bern (1'456).
Companies in education and training are the 14th largest group of companies in the Canton of Nidwalden.
- 72 new companies
- 105 active companies
- ** year to date
Schools — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Nidwalden
Over the past 12 months, 4 companies in education and training were incorporated. In that same period, 7 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.8% contraction in the Canton of Nidwalden.
- 4 new companies
- 7 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Schools — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Nidwalden
The most common company size for Schools in the Canton of Nidwalden is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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97% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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3% Small (10-49 emp.)
Schools — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Nidwalden
Out of the 105 companies in education and training, most are active in
Sports and recreation education (44), Further vocational training, adult education (18), and Other education n.e.c. (14).
Each category has its own code, called a NOGA code. The General Classification of Economic Activities (NOGA) is a nomenclature that groups all economic activities that can be carried out in a classification with 794 positions at its last level.
Schools
Nb of legal entities
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Sports and recreation education
44
Further vocational training, adult education
18
Other education n.e.c.
14
Driving school activities
14
Technical and vocational upper secondary education
2
Educational support activities
1
Companies in education and training in the Canton of Nidwalden show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (45%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (32%) and "Limited" (14%).
- Legal forms
- 45% Limited Liability Company
- 32% Sole proprietorship
- 14% Limited
- 9% Other
Schools — Latest registrations in the Canton of Nidwalden
In the Canton of Nidwalden, 0 companies in education and training have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
6052 Hergiswil NW
27/10/2025
6362 Stansstad
21/08/2025
6373 Ennetbürgen
16/06/2025
6052 Hergiswil NW
01/04/2025
6372 Ennetmoos
24/03/2025
Schools — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Nidwalden
In the Canton of Nidwalden, 1 companies in education and training have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
6052 Hergiswil NW
04/08/2026
6373 Ennetbürgen
01/07/2026
6052 Hergiswil NW
18/06/2026
6373 Ennetbürgen
20/05/2026
6375 Beckenried
27/12/2024
6372 Ennetmoos
25/03/2024
Schools – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Nidwalden
In the Canton of Nidwalden, 4 companies in education and training have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
Event type
Published on
Change of company name
03/08/2026
Change of status
29/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
08/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
08/06/2026
Change of company name
05/06/2026