Favourable business conditions created by the canton have helped maintain economic development, even during downturns in the economy. The accessibility of the cantonal authorities and administrative organs plays a role, as does, importantly, the attractive tax environment.

Nidwalden's central location in Europe benefits the operations of internationally oriented businesses. The canton lies in the heart of Switzerland on the main north-south axis and incorporates a section of the Lake Lucerne shoreline. It benefits from excellent road, rail and air links.

Statistical data on the canton may be found in the publication Kanton Nidwalden in Zahlen (available in German only).