Oberhallau: population and statistics
Oberhallau has a population of 455 (2025) across 6.0 km², or 75.3 people per km². It ranks 1,853 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 455 residents
- 6.0 km²
- 75 people/km²
- 427 m
Key points
Among the 26 municipalities in Schaffhausen, Oberhallau ranks No. 24 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,173 kWh a year here.
Oberhallau in numbers
Where is Oberhallau?
Population of Oberhallau over time
Oberhallau had 439 residents in 2015 and 455 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 447 |
| 2021 | 446 |
| 2022 | 429 |
| 2023 | 438 |
| 2024 | 456 |
| 2025 | 455 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Schaffhausen for “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”.
- Number 1 in Schaffhausen for “District heating”.
- Its area is roughly equal to 846 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gächlingen (1,043 residents), 1.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,692 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Oberhallau
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 | Oberhallau | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.5% | 22.5% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Oberhallau | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 234 | 46,878 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,883 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 54.7% | 29.6% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 20.5% | 21.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 73.8% | 66.0% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Oberhallau | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 22.5% | 66.9% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.2% | 12.8% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 25.8% | 8.2% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 40.8% | 8.4% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 30 | 3,365 | 329,600 | ranked 1,827 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,783 kW | 950.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 8.9 GWh/year | 704.9 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,632 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 19,473 kWh/inh. | 7,825 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Oberhallau | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 55 | 6,748 | 728,011 | ranked 1,652 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 26 | 6,434 | 762,757 | ranked 1,861 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.1 | 71.4 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 53.8% | 66.0% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 42.3% | 27.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Oberhallau | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 150 | 49,147 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,748 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 329.7 | 545.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 33.3% | 65.5% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 8.7% | 28.6% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Oberhallau | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.1% | 29.5% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Oberhallau
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oberhallau?
Oberhallau has 455 residents (2025), ranking 1,853 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Oberhallau?
Oberhallau covers 6.0 km², with a density of 75 people per km².
Is the population of Oberhallau growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Oberhallau went from 439 to 455, a change of +3.6%.
Where is Oberhallau?
Oberhallau is in Schaffhausen. It belongs to Bezirk Unterklettgau (district). Latitude 47.705, longitude 8.477.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Oberhallau?
In Oberhallau, “Dwellings” stands at 234 (2026), ranking 1,883 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Oberhallau?
In Oberhallau, “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 26 (2026), ranking 1,861 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oberhallau?
In Oberhallau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,173 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oberhallau?
The nearest to Oberhallau are Gächlingen (1.6 km), Hallau (1.8 km), Neunkirch (2.3 km), Siblingen (3.4 km), Wilchingen (4.4 km).