Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
6'296 51.2%
Men
6'008 48.8%
Children & youth (0–19)
2'399 19.5%
Swiss citizens
8'886 71.3%
Foreign residents
3'571 28.7%
0–19 · 2'399 · 19.5%20–64 · 7'326 · 59.5%65+ · 2'579 · 21.0%
Foreign residents 28.7%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 56.1%45.3% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 56.7%37.2% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 53.0%58.9% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 52.8%33.5% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SP32.8% · strongest party
SP32.8%
SVP20.8%
FDP14.4%
GRÜNE10.2%
Mitte9.3%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier60%
Cantonal tax multiplier100%
60%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 50 of 86 in canton Basel-LandschaftSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Basel / Binningen · 3.1 kmAnnual mean temperature 202511.8 °C
Precipitation 2025930 mm
11.8 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitemuenchenstein.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (3)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Münchenstein?
- Münchenstein has 3 postal codes: 4052, 4142, 4153.
- What is the tax rate in Münchenstein?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Münchenstein is 60% (2026); canton BL levies 100%.
- How many residents does Münchenstein have?
- Münchenstein has 12'304 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Münchenstein in?
- Münchenstein is located in canton BL.