Buchberg: population and statistics
Buchberg has a population of 864 (2025) across 6.0 km², or 143 people per km². It ranks 1,548 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 864 residents
- 6.0 km²
- 143 people/km²
- 418 m
Key points
Among the 26 municipalities in Schaffhausen, Buchberg ranks No. 17 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 86.8% in Buchberg, compared with an average of 66.0% in Schaffhausen and 56.9% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 27.3% in Buchberg, compared with an average of 22.5% in Schaffhausen and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,148 kWh a year here.
Buchberg in numbers
Where is Buchberg?
Population of Buchberg over time
Buchberg had 824 residents in 2015 and 864 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 867 |
| 2021 | 864 |
| 2022 | 880 |
| 2023 | 890 |
| 2024 | 885 |
| 2025 | 864 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Schaffhausen for “Heat pumps as main heating”.
- Number 1 in Schaffhausen for “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 846 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Rüdlingen, 1.3 km away.
All indicators for Buchberg
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 | Buchberg | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 27.3% | 22.5% | 20.7% | ranked 126 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Buchberg | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 412 | 46,878 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,623 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 24.5% | 29.6% | 23.3% | ranked 832 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 21.4% | 21.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,158 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 86.8% | 66.0% | 69.5% | ranked 29 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Buchberg | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 38.3% | 66.9% | 53.5% | ranked 1,414 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 34.7% | 12.8% | 13.7% | ranked 155 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 17.6% | 8.2% | 12.4% | ranked 647 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.4% | 8.4% | 1.4% | ranked 900 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 80 | 3,365 | 329,600 | ranked 1,260 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,575 kW | 950.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 459 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 9.3 GWh/year | 704.9 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,600 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,752 kWh/inh. | 7,825 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 690 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Buchberg | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 84 | 6,748 | 728,011 | ranked 1,376 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 79 | 6,434 | 762,757 | ranked 1,317 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 91.4 | 71.4 | 64.9 | ranked 280 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 73.4% | 66.0% | 65.7% | ranked 283 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 22.8% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,426 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Buchberg | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 266 | 49,147 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,480 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 307.9 | 545.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,134 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 54.1% | 65.5% | 63.6% | ranked 1,230 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 24.4% | 28.6% | 24.2% | ranked 881 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Buchberg | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 9.3% | 29.5% | 18.9% | ranked 1,581 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Buchberg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Buchberg?
Buchberg has 864 residents (2025), ranking 1,548 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Buchberg?
Buchberg covers 6.0 km², with a density of 143 people per km².
Is the population of Buchberg growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Buchberg went from 824 to 864, a change of +4.9%.
Where is Buchberg?
Buchberg is in Schaffhausen. It belongs to Bezirk Schaffhausen (district). Latitude 47.567, longitude 8.550.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Buchberg?
In Buchberg, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 86.8% (2026), ranking 29 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Buchberg?
In Buchberg, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 27.3% (2025), ranking 126 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Buchberg?
In Buchberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,148 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Buchberg?
The nearest to Buchberg are Rüdlingen (1.3 km), Eglisau (1.9 km), Berg am Irchel (3.8 km), Glattfelden (3.8 km), Rorbas (3.9 km).