Switzerland: Basel-Stadt
Contents: Basel-Stadt
Canton
196,735 Population [2020] – estimate
201,333 Population [2024] – estimate
37.00km² Area
5,441/km² Density [2024]
0.58% Annual Population Change [2020 → 2024]
Canton
The population development of the Canton of Basel-City (Basel-Stadt) according to census results and latest official estimates.
| Name | Status | Population Census 1980-12-02 | Population Census 1990-12-04 | Population Census 2000-12-05 | Population Estimate 2010-12-31 | Population Estimate 2020-12-31 | Population Estimate 2024-12-31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basel-Stadt [Basel City] | Canton | 203,915 | 199,411 | 188,079 | 184,950 | 196,735 | 201,333 |
Contents: Cities and Communes
The population of all cities and communes in the Canton of Basel-City (Basel-Stadt) according to census results and latest official estimates.
icon links to further information about a selected place including its population structure (gender, age groups, age distribution, citizenship, country of birth).| Name | Status | Population Census 1980-12-02 | Population Census 1990-12-04 | Population Census 2000-12-05 | Population Estimate 2010-12-31 | Population Estimate 2020-12-31 | Population Estimate 2024-12-31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basel | City | 182,143 | 178,428 | 166,558 | 163,216 | 173,863 | 177,522 | → |
| Bettingen | Commune | 1,161 | 1,069 | 1,151 | 1,132 | 1,167 | 1,279 | → |
| Riehen | City | 20,611 | 19,914 | 20,370 | 20,602 | 21,705 | 22,532 | → |
Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office.
Explanation: Districts and communes in the boundaries of December 2024. The population figures for 2024 are preliminary.
