Buch (SH): population and statistics
Buch (SH) has a population of 340 (2025) across 3.8 km², or 89.5 people per km². It ranks 1,938 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 340 residents
- 3.8 km²
- 90 people/km²
- 424 m
Key points
Among the 26 municipalities in Schaffhausen, Buch (SH) ranks No. 25 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,166 kWh a year here.
Buch (SH) in numbers
Where is Buch (SH)?
Population of Buch (SH) over time
Buch (SH) had 316 residents in 2015 and 340 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 323 |
| 2021 | 307 |
| 2022 | 310 |
| 2023 | 323 |
| 2024 | 336 |
| 2025 | 340 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Schaffhausen for “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”.
- Number 1 in Schaffhausen for “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 532 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Buch (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 | Buch (SH) | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 27.9% | 22.5% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Buch (SH) | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 172 | 46,878 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,965 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 44.8% | 29.6% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.7% | 21.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 89.6% | 66.0% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Buch (SH) | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 28.7% | 66.9% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 18.9% | 12.8% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 22.9% | 8.2% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 25.4% | 8.4% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 31 | 3,365 | 329,600 | ranked 1,810 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,676 kW | 950.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 5.8 GWh/year | 704.9 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,851 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 17,206 kWh/inh. | 7,825 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Buch (SH) | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 29 | 6,748 | 728,011 | ranked 1,924 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) | 61.8 | 71.4 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 52.4% | 66.0% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 47.6% | 27.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Buch (SH) | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 73 | 49,147 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,968 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 214.7 | 545.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 64.4% | 65.5% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 8.2% | 28.6% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Buch (SH) | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 26.2% | 29.5% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Buch (SH)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Buch (SH)?
Buch (SH) has 340 residents (2025), ranking 1,938 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Buch (SH)?
Buch (SH) covers 3.8 km², with a density of 90 people per km².
Is the population of Buch (SH) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Buch (SH) went from 316 to 340, a change of +7.6%.
Where is Buch (SH)?
Buch (SH) is in Schaffhausen. It belongs to Bezirk Stein (district). Latitude 47.716, longitude 8.783.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Buch (SH)?
In Buch (SH), “Dwellings” stands at 172 (2026), ranking 1,965 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Jobs: what is the figure for Buch (SH)?
In Buch (SH), “Jobs” stands at 73 (2024), ranking 1,968 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Buch (SH)?
In Buch (SH), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,166 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Buch (SH)?
The nearest to Buch (SH) are Ramsen (2.2 km), Diessenhofen (4.4 km), Dörflingen (4.8 km), Hemishofen (5.3 km), Basadingen-Schlattingen (6.1 km).