Neuhausen am Rheinfall: population and statistics
Neuhausen am Rheinfall has a population of 12,198 (2025) across 8.0 km², or 1,529 people per km². It ranks 132 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +18.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 12,198 residents
- 8.0 km²
- 1,529 people/km²
- 437 m
Key points
Among the 26 municipalities in Schaffhausen, Neuhausen am Rheinfall ranks No. 2 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 46.2% in Neuhausen am Rheinfall, compared with an average of 29.5% in Schaffhausen and 27.7% nationally.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 4,254 kWh/inh. in Neuhausen am Rheinfall, compared with an average of 7,825 kWh/inh. in Schaffhausen and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,165 kWh a year here.
Neuhausen am Rheinfall in numbers
Where is Neuhausen am Rheinfall?
Population of Neuhausen am Rheinfall over time
Neuhausen am Rheinfall had 10,316 residents in 2015 and 12,198 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 10,467 |
| 2021 | 10,522 |
| 2022 | 10,893 |
| 2023 | 11,213 |
| 2024 | 11,834 |
| 2025 | 12,198 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Schaffhausen for “Population density”.
- Number 1 in Schaffhausen for “Share of foreign nationals”.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,118 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.6 times the national average.
All indicators for Neuhausen am Rheinfall
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 | Neuhausen am Rheinfall | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.1% | 22.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,027 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Neuhausen am Rheinfall | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 6,381 | 46,878 | 4,927,050 | ranked 132 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 23.8% | 29.6% | 23.3% | ranked 877 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 18.0% | 21.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,374 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 57.7% | 66.0% | 69.5% | ranked 1,458 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Neuhausen am Rheinfall | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 75.0% | 66.9% | 53.5% | ranked 205 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 8.8% | 12.8% | 13.7% | ranked 1,344 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 1.8% | 8.2% | 12.4% | ranked 1,716 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 11.3% | 8.4% | 1.4% | ranked 204 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 198 | 3,365 | 329,600 | ranked 522 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 517.8 kW | 950.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,657 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 51.9 GWh/year | 704.9 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 303 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 4,254 kWh/inh. | 7,825 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,739 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Neuhausen am Rheinfall | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 736 | 6,748 | 728,011 | ranked 178 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 916 | 6,434 | 762,757 | ranked 140 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 75.1 | 71.4 | 64.9 | ranked 563 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 68.7% | 66.0% | 65.7% | ranked 624 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 24.8% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,284 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Neuhausen am Rheinfall | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 5,444 | 49,147 | 5,679,518 | ranked 173 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 446.3 | 545.6 | 362.9 | ranked 621 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 74.4% | 65.5% | 63.6% | ranked 499 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 24.9% | 28.6% | 24.2% | ranked 851 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Neuhausen am Rheinfall | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 46.2% | 29.5% | 18.9% | ranked 26 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Neuhausen am Rheinfall
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Neuhausen am Rheinfall?
Neuhausen am Rheinfall has 12,198 residents (2025), ranking 132 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Neuhausen am Rheinfall?
Neuhausen am Rheinfall covers 8.0 km², with a density of 1,529 people per km².
Is the population of Neuhausen am Rheinfall growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Neuhausen am Rheinfall went from 10,316 to 12,198, a change of +18.2%.
Where is Neuhausen am Rheinfall?
Neuhausen am Rheinfall is in Schaffhausen. It belongs to Bezirk Schaffhausen (district). Latitude 47.683, longitude 8.617.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Neuhausen am Rheinfall?
In Neuhausen am Rheinfall, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 46.2% (2025), ranking 26 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Neuhausen am Rheinfall?
In Neuhausen am Rheinfall, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 4,254 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 1,739 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Neuhausen am Rheinfall?
In Neuhausen am Rheinfall, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,165 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Neuhausen am Rheinfall?
The nearest to Neuhausen am Rheinfall are Flurlingen (0.9 km), Dachsen (2.0 km), Schaffhausen (2.0 km), Laufen-Uhwiesen (2.0 km), Feuerthalen (2.4 km).