Stetten (SH): population and statistics
Stetten (SH) has a population of 1,485 (2025) across 4.7 km², or 315 people per km². It ranks 1,177 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,485 residents
- 4.7 km²
- 315 people/km²
- 561 m
Key points
Among the 26 municipalities in Schaffhausen, Stetten (SH) ranks No. 12 by population.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 131.3 in Stetten (SH), compared with an average of 545.6 in Schaffhausen and 622.5 nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 43.5% in Stetten (SH), compared with an average of 21.7% in Schaffhausen and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,165 kWh a year here.
Stetten (SH) in numbers
Where is Stetten (SH)?
Population of Stetten (SH) over time
Stetten (SH) had 1,328 residents in 2015 and 1,485 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,374 |
| 2021 | 1,428 |
| 2022 | 1,467 |
| 2023 | 1,487 |
| 2024 | 1,479 |
| 2025 | 1,485 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Schaffhausen for “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”.
- Number 1 in Schaffhausen for “Share of jobs in services”.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 661 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Lohn (SH), 2.2 km away.
All indicators for Stetten (SH)
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 | Stetten (SH) | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.4% | 22.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,328 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Stetten (SH) | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 602 | 46,878 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,373 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 10.0% | 29.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,607 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 43.5% | 21.7% | 25.3% | ranked 85 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 83.5% | 66.0% | 69.5% | ranked 93 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Stetten (SH) | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 60.5% | 66.9% | 53.5% | ranked 671 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 30.4% | 12.8% | 13.7% | ranked 234 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 4.0% | 8.2% | 12.4% | ranked 1,529 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.3% | 8.4% | 1.4% | ranked 1,350 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 86 | 3,365 | 329,600 | ranked 1,202 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 764.0 kW | 950.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,407 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 10.2 GWh/year | 704.9 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,546 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,855 kWh/inh. | 7,825 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,411 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Stetten (SH) | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 61 | 6,748 | 728,011 | ranked 1,592 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 109 | 6,434 | 762,757 | ranked 1,099 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 73.4 | 71.4 | 64.9 | ranked 613 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 77.1% | 66.0% | 65.7% | ranked 115 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 20.2% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,587 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Stetten (SH) | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 195 | 49,147 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,631 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 131.3 | 545.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,764 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 83.1% | 65.5% | 63.6% | ranked 240 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 6.7% | 28.6% | 24.2% | ranked 1,683 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Stetten (SH) | Schaffhausen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 16.2% | 29.5% | 18.9% | ranked 1,104 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Stetten (SH)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stetten (SH)?
Stetten (SH) has 1,485 residents (2025), ranking 1,177 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Stetten (SH)?
Stetten (SH) covers 4.7 km², with a density of 315 people per km².
Is the population of Stetten (SH) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Stetten (SH) went from 1,328 to 1,485, a change of +11.8%.
Where is Stetten (SH)?
Stetten (SH) is in Schaffhausen. It belongs to Bezirk Reiat (district). Latitude 47.733, longitude 8.650.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Stetten (SH)?
In Stetten (SH), “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 131.3 (2024), ranking 1,764 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Stetten (SH)?
In Stetten (SH), “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 43.5% (2026), ranking 85 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Stetten (SH)?
In Stetten (SH), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,165 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Stetten (SH)?
The nearest to Stetten (SH) are Lohn (SH) (2.2 km), Büttenhardt (2.3 km), Thayngen (4.2 km), Schaffhausen (4.2 km), Merishausen (4.3 km).