Merishausen: population and statistics
Merishausen has a population of 907 (2025) across 17.6 km², or 51.6 people per km². It ranks 1,521 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 907 residents
- 17.6 km²
- 52 people/km²
- 534 m
Key points
Among the 26 municipalities in Schaffhausen, Merishausen ranks No. 15 by population.
Wood heating systems: 38.9% in Merishausen, compared with an average of 8.2% in Schaffhausen and 9.3% nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 54.9% in Merishausen, compared with an average of 66.0% in Schaffhausen and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,145 kWh a year here.
Merishausen in numbers
Where is Merishausen?
Population of Merishausen over time
Merishausen had 865 residents in 2015 and 907 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 877 |
| 2021 | 863 |
| 2022 | 873 |
| 2023 | 899 |
| 2024 | 905 |
| 2025 | 907 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Schaffhausen for “Wood heating systems”.
- “Wood heating systems”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,461 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Büttenhardt, 2.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Stetten (SH) (1,485 residents), 4.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,580 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Merishausen
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 | Merishausen | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.1% | 22.5% | 20.7% | ranked 687 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Merishausen | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 463 | 46,878 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,565 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 31.5% | 29.6% | 23.3% | ranked 532 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 29.4% | 21.7% | 25.3% | ranked 644 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.3% | 66.0% | 69.5% | ranked 392 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Merishausen | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 34.8% | 66.9% | 53.5% | ranked 1,524 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 19.7% | 12.8% | 13.7% | ranked 574 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 38.9% | 8.2% | 12.4% | ranked 131 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.2% | 8.4% | 1.4% | ranked 931 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 61 | 3,365 | 329,600 | ranked 1,446 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,147 kW | 950.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 892 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 9.3 GWh/year | 704.9 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,599 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,276 kWh/inh. | 7,825 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 751 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Merishausen | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 65 | 6,748 | 728,011 | ranked 1,560 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 51 | 6,434 | 762,757 | ranked 1,574 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 56.2 | 71.4 | 64.9 | ranked 1,297 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 54.9% | 66.0% | 65.7% | ranked 1,607 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 37.3% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 267 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Merishausen | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 172 | 49,147 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,691 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 189.6 | 545.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,594 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 50.6% | 65.5% | 63.6% | ranked 1,330 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 33.7% | 28.6% | 24.2% | ranked 484 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Merishausen | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 14.7% | 29.5% | 18.9% | ranked 1,218 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Merishausen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Merishausen?
Merishausen has 907 residents (2025), ranking 1,521 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Merishausen?
Merishausen covers 17.6 km², with a density of 52 people per km².
Is the population of Merishausen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Merishausen went from 865 to 907, a change of +4.9%.
Where is Merishausen?
Merishausen is in Schaffhausen. It belongs to Bezirk Schaffhausen (district). Latitude 47.761, longitude 8.609.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Merishausen?
In Merishausen, “Wood heating systems” stands at 38.9% (2026), ranking 131 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Merishausen?
In Merishausen, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 54.9% (2026), ranking 1,607 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Merishausen?
In Merishausen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,145 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Merishausen?
The nearest to Merishausen are Büttenhardt (2.8 km), Bargen (SH) (3.9 km), Stetten (SH) (4.3 km), Lohn (SH) (4.5 km), Beggingen (5.7 km).