Beringen: population and statistics
Beringen has a population of 5,396 (2025) across 18.7 km², or 289 people per km². It ranks 395 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +18.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,396 residents
- 18.7 km²
- 289 people/km²
- 450 m
Key points
Among the 26 municipalities in Schaffhausen, Beringen ranks No. 4 by population.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 62.8% in Beringen, compared with an average of 28.6% in Schaffhausen and 22.0% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 39.5% in Beringen, compared with an average of 21.7% in Schaffhausen and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,166 kWh a year here.
Beringen in numbers
Where is Beringen?
Population of Beringen over time
Beringen had 4,541 residents in 2015 and 5,396 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,044 |
| 2021 | 5,110 |
| 2022 | 5,153 |
| 2023 | 5,203 |
| 2024 | 5,269 |
| 2025 | 5,396 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Schaffhausen for “Share of jobs in industry and construction”.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,616 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Löhningen, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Neuhausen am Rheinfall (12,198 residents), 3.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,664 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Beringen
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 | Beringen | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.2% | 22.5% | 20.7% | ranked 826 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Beringen | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,533 | 46,878 | 4,927,050 | ranked 468 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 17.8% | 29.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,197 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 39.5% | 21.7% | 25.3% | ranked 167 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 72.0% | 66.0% | 69.5% | ranked 756 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Beringen | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 58.9% | 66.9% | 53.5% | ranked 733 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 18.1% | 12.8% | 13.7% | ranked 651 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 11.0% | 8.2% | 12.4% | ranked 990 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 7.3% | 8.4% | 1.4% | ranked 337 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 249 | 3,365 | 329,600 | ranked 370 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,595 kW | 950.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 442 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 49.8 GWh/year | 704.9 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 330 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,236 kWh/inh. | 7,825 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 931 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Beringen | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 300 | 6,748 | 728,011 | ranked 510 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 326 | 6,434 | 762,757 | ranked 459 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 60.4 | 71.4 | 64.9 | ranked 1,098 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 67.8% | 66.0% | 65.7% | ranked 702 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.8% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 915 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Beringen | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,684 | 49,147 | 5,679,518 | ranked 364 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 497.4 | 545.6 | 362.9 | ranked 496 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 34.9% | 65.5% | 63.6% | ranked 1,692 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 62.8% | 28.6% | 24.2% | ranked 36 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Beringen | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 26.1% | 29.5% | 18.9% | ranked 476 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Beringen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Beringen?
Beringen has 5,396 residents (2025), ranking 395 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Beringen?
Beringen covers 18.7 km², with a density of 289 people per km².
Is the population of Beringen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Beringen went from 4,541 to 5,396, a change of +18.8%.
Where is Beringen?
Beringen is in Schaffhausen. It belongs to Bezirk Schaffhausen (district). Latitude 47.696, longitude 8.575.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Beringen?
In Beringen, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 62.8% (2024), ranking 36 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Beringen?
In Beringen, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 39.5% (2026), ranking 167 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Beringen?
In Beringen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,166 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Beringen?
The nearest to Beringen are Löhningen (1.9 km), Neuhausen am Rheinfall (3.4 km), Flurlingen (4.2 km), Schaffhausen (4.4 km), Siblingen (4.5 km).