Basel-Landschaft

Liestal · Northwestern Switzerland · Joined Confederation 1501

German

293'092

Population

518.0 km²

Area

CHF 6'765

Median Salary

16.2%

Tax Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

Municipalities

Basel-Landschaft at a Glance

Geography

CapitalLiestal

Area518.0 km²

Population Density566 /km2

RegionNorthwestern Switzerland

Population

Total Population293'092

Foreign Population22.8%

Number of Municipalities86

Official LanguagesGerman

Economy & Employment

Median Salary

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CHF 6'765

/month

-0.3% vs CH

Tax Burden

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16.2%

Effective Tax Rate

+0.5% vs CH

Tax Index:103.6(CH = 100)

Unemployment Rate

2.1%

+0.0% vs CH

GDP per Capita

CHF 72'543

Housing & Cost of Living

Average Rent

CHF 1'420

/month (3.5 Rooms)

-2.1% vs CH

Average Premium

CHF 418

/month (Adult Premium)

+5.0% vs CH

Safety

Crime Rate

42.8

per 1,000 inhabitants

-5.3% vs CH

Quick Facts

Canton CodeBL

CapitalLiestal

Joined Confederation1501

RegionNorthwestern Switzerland

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Sources

FSO - Federal Statistical Office
FTA - Federal Tax Administration
FOPH - Federal Office of Public Health
As of 2024