Hemishofen: population and statistics
Hemishofen has a population of 492 (2025) across 7.9 km², or 62.3 people per km². It ranks 1,820 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 492 residents
- 7.9 km²
- 62 people/km²
- 461 m
Key points
Among the 26 municipalities in Schaffhausen, Hemishofen ranks No. 21 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,159 kWh a year here.
Hemishofen in numbers
Where is Hemishofen?
Population of Hemishofen over time
Hemishofen had 460 residents in 2015 and 492 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 471 |
| 2021 | 468 |
| 2022 | 478 |
| 2023 | 502 |
| 2024 | 493 |
| 2025 | 492 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,106 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wagenhausen (1,852 residents), 3.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,636 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Hemishofen
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 | Hemishofen | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.6% | 22.5% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Hemishofen | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 252 | 46,878 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,853 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 31.4% | 29.6% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 33.7% | 21.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 85.2% | 66.0% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Hemishofen | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 32.9% | 66.9% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 33.6% | 12.8% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 20.4% | 8.2% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.7% | 8.4% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 45 | 3,365 | 329,600 | ranked 1,625 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,917 kW | 950.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 6.8 GWh/year | 704.9 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,777 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 13,882 kWh/inh. | 7,825 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Hemishofen | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 48 | 6,748 | 728,011 | ranked 1,720 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 38 | 6,434 | 762,757 | ranked 1,713 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 77.2 | 71.4 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 65.8% | 66.0% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.9% | 27.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Hemishofen | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 115 | 49,147 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,832 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 233.7 | 545.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 49.6% | 65.5% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 19.1% | 28.6% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Hemishofen | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 21.3% | 29.5% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Hemishofen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hemishofen?
Hemishofen has 492 residents (2025), ranking 1,820 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Hemishofen?
Hemishofen covers 7.9 km², with a density of 62 people per km².
Is the population of Hemishofen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hemishofen went from 460 to 492, a change of +7.0%.
Where is Hemishofen?
Hemishofen is in Schaffhausen. It belongs to Bezirk Stein (district). Latitude 47.688, longitude 8.841.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Hemishofen?
In Hemishofen, “Dwellings” stands at 252 (2026), ranking 1,853 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Jobs: what is the figure for Hemishofen?
In Hemishofen, “Jobs” stands at 115 (2024), ranking 1,832 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hemishofen?
In Hemishofen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,159 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hemishofen?
The nearest to Hemishofen are Wagenhausen (3.2 km), Ramsen (3.3 km), Stein am Rhein (3.5 km), Eschenz (4.7 km), Buch (SH) (5.3 km).