Neunkirch: population and statistics
Neunkirch has a population of 2,704 (2025) across 17.9 km², or 151 people per km². It ranks 791 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +29.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,704 residents
- 17.9 km²
- 151 people/km²
- 427 m
Key points
Among the 26 municipalities in Schaffhausen, Neunkirch ranks No. 6 by population.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 49.2 in Neunkirch, compared with an average of 71.4 in Schaffhausen and 83.6 nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 36.3% in Neunkirch, compared with an average of 21.7% in Schaffhausen and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,172 kWh a year here.
Neunkirch in numbers
Where is Neunkirch?
Population of Neunkirch over time
Neunkirch had 2,086 residents in 2015 and 2,704 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,404 |
| 2021 | 2,436 |
| 2022 | 2,506 |
| 2023 | 2,591 |
| 2024 | 2,660 |
| 2025 | 2,704 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,510 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Gächlingen, 1.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Beringen (5,396 residents), 5.8 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 Neunkirch
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 | Neunkirch | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.7% | 22.5% | 20.7% | ranked 571 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Neunkirch | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,349 | 46,878 | 4,927,050 | ranked 845 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 29.9% | 29.6% | 23.3% | ranked 593 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 36.3% | 21.7% | 25.3% | ranked 282 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 76.8% | 66.0% | 69.5% | ranked 431 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Neunkirch | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 57.3% | 66.9% | 53.5% | ranked 779 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 18.7% | 12.8% | 13.7% | ranked 619 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 12.7% | 8.2% | 12.4% | ranked 890 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 6.6% | 8.4% | 1.4% | ranked 378 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 136 | 3,365 | 329,600 | ranked 820 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 931.1 kW | 950.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,205 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 26.6 GWh/year | 704.9 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 781 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,826 kWh/inh. | 7,825 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 821 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Neunkirch | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 160 | 6,748 | 728,011 | ranked 921 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 133 | 6,434 | 762,757 | ranked 989 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 49.2 | 71.4 | 64.9 | ranked 1,545 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.9% | 66.0% | 65.7% | ranked 794 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.6% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 939 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Neunkirch | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 923 | 49,147 | 5,679,518 | ranked 863 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 341.3 | 545.6 | 362.9 | ranked 986 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 54.8% | 65.5% | 63.6% | ranked 1,203 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 38.6% | 28.6% | 24.2% | ranked 324 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Neunkirch | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 20.4% | 29.5% | 18.9% | ranked 782 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Neunkirch
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Neunkirch?
Neunkirch has 2,704 residents (2025), ranking 791 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Neunkirch?
Neunkirch covers 17.9 km², with a density of 151 people per km².
Is the population of Neunkirch growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Neunkirch went from 2,086 to 2,704, a change of +29.6%.
Where is Neunkirch?
Neunkirch is in Schaffhausen. It belongs to Bezirk Oberklettgau (district). Latitude 47.690, longitude 8.499.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Neunkirch?
In Neunkirch, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 49.2 (2026), ranking 1,545 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Neunkirch?
In Neunkirch, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 36.3% (2026), ranking 282 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Neunkirch?
In Neunkirch, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,172 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Neunkirch?
The nearest to Neunkirch are Gächlingen (1.4 km), Oberhallau (2.3 km), Hallau (3.2 km), Siblingen (3.2 km), Wilchingen (3.6 km).