Büttenhardt: population and statistics
Büttenhardt has a population of 472 (2025) across 4.0 km², or 118 people per km². It ranks 1,833 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +36.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 472 residents
- 4.0 km²
- 118 people/km²
- 657 m
Key points
Among the 26 municipalities in Schaffhausen, Büttenhardt ranks No. 22 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,172 kWh a year here.
Büttenhardt in numbers
Where is Büttenhardt?
Population of Büttenhardt over time
Büttenhardt had 346 residents in 2015 and 472 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 437 |
| 2021 | 431 |
| 2022 | 420 |
| 2023 | 419 |
| 2024 | 438 |
| 2025 | 472 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Schaffhausen for “Population change over 10 years”.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 560 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lohn (SH) (763 residents), 1.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,688 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Büttenhardt
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 | Büttenhardt | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.9% | 22.5% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Büttenhardt | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 224 | 46,878 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,897 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 21.0% | 29.6% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 40.2% | 21.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 78.0% | 66.0% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Büttenhardt | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 39.5% | 66.9% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 27.2% | 12.8% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 25.4% | 8.2% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 5.3% | 8.4% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 26 | 3,365 | 329,600 | ranked 1,866 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 982.2 kW | 950.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 4.9 GWh/year | 704.9 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,926 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,403 kWh/inh. | 7,825 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Büttenhardt | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 22 | 6,748 | 728,011 | ranked 2,001 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 22 | 6,434 | 762,757 | ranked 1,907 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 46.6 | 71.4 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 50.0% | 66.0% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 40.9% | 27.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Büttenhardt | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 76 | 49,147 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,959 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 161.0 | 545.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 34.2% | 65.5% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 25.0% | 28.6% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Büttenhardt | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 13.3% | 29.5% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Büttenhardt
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Büttenhardt?
Büttenhardt has 472 residents (2025), ranking 1,833 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Büttenhardt?
Büttenhardt covers 4.0 km², with a density of 118 people per km².
Is the population of Büttenhardt growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Büttenhardt went from 346 to 472, a change of +36.4%.
Where is Büttenhardt?
Büttenhardt is in Schaffhausen. It belongs to Bezirk Reiat (district). Latitude 47.753, longitude 8.644.
Establishments: what is the figure for Büttenhardt?
In Büttenhardt, “Establishments” stands at 22 (2024), ranking 2,001 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
Jobs: what is the figure for Büttenhardt?
In Büttenhardt, “Jobs” stands at 76 (2024), ranking 1,959 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Büttenhardt?
In Büttenhardt, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,172 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Büttenhardt?
The nearest to Büttenhardt are Lohn (SH) (1.7 km), Stetten (SH) (2.3 km), Merishausen (2.8 km), Thayngen (3.5 km), Bargen (SH) (5.9 km).