Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
1'285 48.5%
Men
1'367 51.5%
Children & youth (0–19)
580 21.9%
Swiss citizens
2'099 79.4%
Foreign residents
544 20.6%
0–19 · 580 · 21.9%20–64 · 1'514 · 57.1%65+ · 558 · 21.0%
Foreign residents 20.6%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 56.8%55.1% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 57.8%50.0% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 53.8%42.2% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 53.6%25.6% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP36.2% · strongest party
SVP36.2%
SP22.0%
FDP11.0%
GRÜNE9.6%
Mitte7.8%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier63%
Cantonal tax multiplier100%
63%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 68 of 86 in canton Basel-LandschaftSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Rünenberg · 7.6 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 · CC0Websitehoelstein.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (2)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Hölstein?
- Hölstein has 2 postal codes: 4434, 4457.
- What is the tax rate in Hölstein?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Hölstein is 63% (2026); canton BL levies 100%.
- How many residents does Hölstein have?
- Hölstein has 2'652 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Hölstein in?
- Hölstein is located in canton BL.