Schleitheim: population and statistics
Schleitheim has a population of 1,928 (2025) across 21.6 km², or 89.1 people per km². It ranks 991 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,928 residents
- 21.6 km²
- 89 people/km²
- 476 m
Key points
Among the 26 municipalities in Schaffhausen, Schleitheim ranks No. 8 by population.
District heating: 15.7% in Schleitheim, compared with an average of 8.4% in Schaffhausen and 7.3% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 15.4% in Schleitheim, compared with an average of 21.7% in Schaffhausen and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,173 kWh a year here.
Schleitheim in numbers
Where is Schleitheim?
Population of Schleitheim over time
Schleitheim had 1,694 residents in 2015 and 1,928 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,668 |
| 2021 | 1,714 |
| 2022 | 1,738 |
| 2023 | 1,807 |
| 2024 | 1,845 |
| 2025 | 1,928 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,029 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Beggingen, 4.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Beringen (5,396 residents), 9.0 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 Schleitheim
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 | Schleitheim | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.6% | 22.5% | 20.7% | ranked 329 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schleitheim | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 989 | 46,878 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,055 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 36.0% | 29.6% | 23.3% | ranked 386 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 15.4% | 21.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,492 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 72.6% | 66.0% | 69.5% | ranked 702 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Schleitheim | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 41.8% | 66.9% | 53.5% | ranked 1,323 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 20.0% | 12.8% | 13.7% | ranked 560 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 19.8% | 8.2% | 12.4% | ranked 551 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 15.7% | 8.4% | 1.4% | ranked 133 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 95 | 3,365 | 329,600 | ranked 1,128 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,816 kW | 950.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 304 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 30.4 GWh/year | 704.9 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 665 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 15,762 kWh/inh. | 7,825 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 212 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schleitheim | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 151 | 6,748 | 728,011 | ranked 957 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 122 | 6,434 | 762,757 | ranked 1,033 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 63.3 | 71.4 | 64.9 | ranked 966 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 62.3% | 66.0% | 65.7% | ranked 1,212 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 27.9% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,002 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schleitheim | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 670 | 49,147 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,027 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 347.5 | 545.6 | 362.9 | ranked 958 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 48.7% | 65.5% | 63.6% | ranked 1,397 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 35.7% | 28.6% | 24.2% | ranked 412 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Schleitheim | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 22.3% | 29.5% | 18.9% | ranked 659 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Schleitheim
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schleitheim?
Schleitheim has 1,928 residents (2025), ranking 991 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Schleitheim?
Schleitheim covers 21.6 km², with a density of 89 people per km².
Is the population of Schleitheim growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Schleitheim went from 1,694 to 1,928, a change of +13.8%.
Where is Schleitheim?
Schleitheim is in Schaffhausen. It belongs to Bezirk Schleitheim (district). Latitude 47.749, longitude 8.485.
District heating: what is the figure for Schleitheim?
In Schleitheim, “District heating” stands at 15.7% (2026), ranking 133 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Schleitheim?
In Schleitheim, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 15.4% (2026), ranking 1,492 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schleitheim?
In Schleitheim, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,173 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schleitheim?
The nearest to Schleitheim are Beggingen (4.1 km), Siblingen (4.7 km), Oberhallau (4.9 km), Gächlingen (5.3 km), Hallau (6.2 km).