Beggingen: population and statistics
Beggingen has a population of 459 (2025) across 12.6 km², or 36.5 people per km². It ranks 1,847 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 459 residents
- 12.6 km²
- 36 people/km²
- 546 m
Key points
Among the 26 municipalities in Schaffhausen, Beggingen ranks No. 23 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,144 kWh a year here.
Beggingen in numbers
Where is Beggingen?
Population of Beggingen over time
Beggingen had 481 residents in 2015 and 459 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 469 |
| 2021 | 476 |
| 2022 | 467 |
| 2023 | 486 |
| 2024 | 485 |
| 2025 | 459 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Schaffhausen for “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,762 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Schleitheim (1,928 residents), 4.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,576 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Beggingen
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 | Beggingen | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 28.1% | 22.5% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Beggingen | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 269 | 46,878 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,814 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 53.9% | 29.6% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 10.4% | 21.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 67.4% | 66.0% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Beggingen | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 25.8% | 66.9% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 8.8% | 12.8% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 27.0% | 8.2% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 34.6% | 8.4% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 28 | 3,365 | 329,600 | ranked 1,851 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 958.7 kW | 950.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 10.9 GWh/year | 704.9 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,484 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 23,747 kWh/inh. | 7,825 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Beggingen | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 54 | 6,748 | 728,011 | ranked 1,662 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 28 | 6,434 | 762,757 | ranked 1,833 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 61.0 | 71.4 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 60.7% | 66.0% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 32.1% | 27.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Beggingen | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 137 | 49,147 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,775 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 298.5 | 545.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 43.8% | 65.5% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 18.2% | 28.6% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Beggingen | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.0% | 29.5% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Beggingen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Beggingen?
Beggingen has 459 residents (2025), ranking 1,847 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Beggingen?
Beggingen covers 12.6 km², with a density of 36 people per km².
Is the population of Beggingen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Beggingen went from 481 to 459, a change of −4.6%.
Where is Beggingen?
Beggingen is in Schaffhausen. It belongs to Bezirk Schleitheim (district). Latitude 47.767, longitude 8.533.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Beggingen?
In Beggingen, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 28 (2026), ranking 1,851 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Beggingen?
In Beggingen, “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 28 (2026), ranking 1,833 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Beggingen?
In Beggingen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,144 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Beggingen?
The nearest to Beggingen are Schleitheim (4.1 km), Bargen (SH) (5.3 km), Merishausen (5.7 km), Siblingen (5.9 km), Löhningen (7.3 km).