Rüdlingen: population and statistics
Rüdlingen has a population of 825 (2025) across 5.5 km², or 150 people per km². It ranks 1,571 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 825 residents
- 5.5 km²
- 150 people/km²
- 407 m
Key points
Among the 26 municipalities in Schaffhausen, Rüdlingen ranks No. 18 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 81.2% in Rüdlingen, compared with an average of 66.0% in Schaffhausen and 56.9% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 24.7% in Rüdlingen, compared with an average of 22.5% in Schaffhausen and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,089 kWh a year here.
Rüdlingen in numbers
Where is Rüdlingen?
Population of Rüdlingen over time
Rüdlingen had 736 residents in 2015 and 825 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 803 |
| 2021 | 803 |
| 2022 | 809 |
| 2023 | 799 |
| 2024 | 815 |
| 2025 | 825 |
Did you know?
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 773 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Buchberg, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Eglisau (5,794 residents), 3.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,356 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Rüdlingen
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 | Rüdlingen | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.7% | 22.5% | 20.7% | ranked 312 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rüdlingen | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 400 | 46,878 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,636 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 31.8% | 29.6% | 23.3% | ranked 517 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 24.2% | 21.7% | 25.3% | ranked 965 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 81.2% | 66.0% | 69.5% | ranked 172 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rüdlingen | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 48.7% | 66.9% | 53.5% | ranked 1,080 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 25.6% | 12.8% | 13.7% | ranked 357 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 13.8% | 8.2% | 12.4% | ranked 827 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 5.6% | 8.4% | 1.4% | ranked 423 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) | 1,310 kW | 950.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 700 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 8.7 GWh/year | 704.9 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,640 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,521 kWh/inh. | 7,825 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 718 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rüdlingen | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 81 | 6,748 | 728,011 | ranked 1,401 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 70 | 6,434 | 762,757 | ranked 1,389 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 84.8 | 71.4 | 64.9 | ranked 359 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 61.4% | 66.0% | 65.7% | ranked 1,270 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 31.4% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 688 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rüdlingen | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 227 | 49,147 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,564 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 275.2 | 545.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,265 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 62.1% | 65.5% | 63.6% | ranked 953 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 19.8% | 28.6% | 24.2% | ranked 1,108 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Rüdlingen | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 13.3% | 29.5% | 18.9% | ranked 1,307 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Rüdlingen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rüdlingen?
Rüdlingen has 825 residents (2025), ranking 1,571 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Rüdlingen?
Rüdlingen covers 5.5 km², with a density of 150 people per km².
Is the population of Rüdlingen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rüdlingen went from 736 to 825, a change of +12.1%.
Where is Rüdlingen?
Rüdlingen is in Schaffhausen. It belongs to Bezirk Schaffhausen (district). Latitude 47.567, longitude 8.566.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Rüdlingen?
In Rüdlingen, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 81.2% (2026), ranking 172 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Rüdlingen?
In Rüdlingen, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 24.7% (2025), ranking 312 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rüdlingen?
In Rüdlingen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,089 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rüdlingen?
The nearest to Rüdlingen are Buchberg (1.3 km), Berg am Irchel (2.5 km), Eglisau (3.1 km), Flaach (3.4 km), Rorbas (3.6 km).