Basel-Stadt

Basel · Northwestern Switzerland · Joined Confederation 1501

German

196'735

Population

37.0 km²

Area

CHF 7'654

Median Salary

18.5%

Tax Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

Municipalities

Basel-Stadt at a Glance

Geography

CapitalBasel

Area37.0 km²

Population Density5'317 /km2

RegionNorthwestern Switzerland

Population

Total Population196'735

Foreign Population37.2%

Number of Municipalities3

Official LanguagesGerman

Economy & Employment

Median Salary

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CHF 7'654

/month

+12.8% vs CH

Tax Burden

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18.5%

Effective Tax Rate

+2.8% vs CH

Tax Index:118.3(CH = 100)

Unemployment Rate

2.8%

+0.7% vs CH

GDP per Capita

CHF 178'234

Housing & Cost of Living

Average Rent

CHF 1'680

/month (3.5 Rooms)

+15.9% vs CH

Average Premium

CHF 445

/month (Adult Premium)

+11.8% vs CH

Safety

Crime Rate

89.3

per 1,000 inhabitants

+97.6% vs CH

Quick Facts

Canton CodeBS

CapitalBasel

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