Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
3'017 50.5%
Men
2'957 49.5%
Children & youth (0–19)
1'136 19.0%
Swiss citizens
4'278 70.7%
Foreign residents
1'776 29.3%
0–19 · 1'136 · 19.0%20–64 · 3'548 · 59.4%65+ · 1'290 · 21.6%
Foreign residents 29.3%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 55.0%50.3% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 55.6%44.7% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 48.8%58.2% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 48.7%28.0% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP27.1% · strongest party
SVP27.1%
Mitte19.4%
SP19.2%
FDP14.8%
GRÜNE9.6%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier59%
Cantonal tax multiplier100%
59%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 40 of 86 in canton Basel-LandschaftSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Delémont · 12.9 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.4 °C
Precipitation 20251'089 mm
10.4 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
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Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (3)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Laufen?
- Laufen has 3 postal codes: 4242, 4246, 4252.
- What is the tax rate in Laufen?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Laufen is 59% (2026); canton BL levies 100%.
- How many residents does Laufen have?
- Laufen has 5'974 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Laufen in?
- Laufen is located in canton BL.