Bargen (SH): population and statistics
Bargen (SH) has a population of 339 (2025) across 8.3 km², or 41.0 people per km². It ranks 1,941 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +16.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 339 residents
- 8.3 km²
- 41 people/km²
- 719 m
Key points
Among the 26 municipalities in Schaffhausen, Bargen (SH) ranks No. 26 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,098 kWh a year here.
Bargen (SH) in numbers
Where is Bargen (SH)?
Population of Bargen (SH) over time
Bargen (SH) had 291 residents in 2015 and 339 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 320 |
| 2021 | 330 |
| 2022 | 322 |
| 2023 | 331 |
| 2024 | 342 |
| 2025 | 339 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Schaffhausen for “Elevation”.
- Number 1 in Schaffhausen for “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,158 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.7 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Bargen (SH)
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Bargen (SH) | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.7% | 22.5% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Bargen (SH) | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 179 | 46,878 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,959 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 30.7% | 29.6% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.8% | 21.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 73.5% | 66.0% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Bargen (SH) | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 41.6% | 66.9% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.1% | 12.8% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 36.4% | 8.2% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 2.6% | 8.4% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 19 | 3,365 | 329,600 | ranked 1,945 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3,801 kW | 950.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 4.1 GWh/year | 704.9 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,990 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,976 kWh/inh. | 7,825 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Bargen (SH) | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 32 | 6,748 | 728,011 | ranked 1,890 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 21 | 6,434 | 762,757 | ranked 1,914 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 61.9 | 71.4 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 57.1% | 66.0% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.6% | 27.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Bargen (SH) | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 66 | 49,147 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,983 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 194.7 | 545.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 57.6% | 65.5% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 10.6% | 28.6% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Bargen (SH) | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 28.0% | 29.5% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Bargen (SH)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bargen (SH)?
Bargen (SH) has 339 residents (2025), ranking 1,941 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Bargen (SH)?
Bargen (SH) covers 8.3 km², with a density of 41 people per km².
Is the population of Bargen (SH) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bargen (SH) went from 291 to 339, a change of +16.5%.
Where is Bargen (SH)?
Bargen (SH) is in Schaffhausen. It belongs to Bezirk Schaffhausen (district). Latitude 47.793, longitude 8.592.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Bargen (SH)?
In Bargen (SH), “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 4.1 GWh/year (2026), ranking 1,990 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
Jobs: what is the figure for Bargen (SH)?
In Bargen (SH), “Jobs” stands at 66 (2024), ranking 1,983 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bargen (SH)?
In Bargen (SH), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,098 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bargen (SH)?
The nearest to Bargen (SH) are Merishausen (3.9 km), Beggingen (5.3 km), Büttenhardt (5.9 km), Lohn (SH) (7.4 km), Stetten (SH) (8.0 km).