Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
7'986 50.4%
Men
7'848 49.6%
Children & youth (0–19)
3'001 19.0%
Swiss citizens
11'047 68.9%
Foreign residents
4'987 31.1%
0–19 · 3'001 · 19.0%20–64 · 9'601 · 60.6%65+ · 3'232 · 20.4%
Foreign residents 31.1%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 55.9%46.6% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 56.7%36.9% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 51.8%57.0% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 51.6%34.8% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SP29.0% · strongest party
SP29.0%
SVP22.5%
GRÜNE14.0%
FDP13.8%
GLP9.1%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier65%
Cantonal tax multiplier100%
65%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 80 of 86 in canton Basel-LandschaftSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Rünenberg · 11.7 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.6 °C
Precipitation 20251'038 mm
10.6 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websiteliestal.ch/de ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (3)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Liestal?
- Liestal has 3 postal codes: 4410, 4415, 4422.
- What is the tax rate in Liestal?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Liestal is 65% (2026); canton BL levies 100%.
- How many residents does Liestal have?
- Liestal has 15'834 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Liestal in?
- Liestal is located in canton BL.