Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
90'221 51.2%
Men
86'108 48.8%
Children & youth (0–19)
30'251 17.2%
Swiss citizens
106'601 60.0%
Foreign residents
70'970 40.0%
0–19 · 30'251 · 17.2%20–64 · 112'795 · 64.0%65+ · 33'283 · 18.9%
Foreign residents 40.0%0%61.6%
Source: BFS/OFS · retrieved 24.07.2026
Recent federal votes
BFS · sd-t-17-0214.06.2026Änderung des Bundesgesetzes über den zivilen Ersatzdienst (Zivildienstgesetz, ZDG)● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 64.3%35.9% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 64.3%25.3% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 58.8%68.6% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 58.8%47.2% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SP33.7% · strongest party
SP33.7%
GRÜNE18.5%
SVP12.6%
LPS9.9%
GLP9.0%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier50%
Cantonal tax multiplier50%
50%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 3 of 3 in canton Basel-CitySource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Basel / Binningen · 1.7 kmAnnual mean temperature 202511.8 °C
Precipitation 2025930 mm
11.8 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Head of governmentBeat Jans · Sozialdemokratische Partei der Schweiz
Websitebs.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (11)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Basel?
- Basel has 11 postal codes: 4001, 4031, 4051, 4052, 4053, 4054, 4055, 4056, 4057, 4058, 4059.
- What is the tax rate in Basel?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Basel is 50% (2026); canton BS levies 50%.
- How many residents does Basel have?
- Basel has 176'329 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Basel in?
- Basel is located in canton BS.