Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
1'414 50.0%
Men
1'414 50.0%
Children & youth (0–19)
562 19.9%
Swiss citizens
2'067 72.6%
Foreign residents
781 27.4%
0–19 · 562 · 19.9%20–64 · 1'811 · 64.0%65+ · 455 · 16.1%
Foreign residents 27.4%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 48.1%55.5% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 48.8%55.3% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 43.4%47.9% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 43.3%18.8% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP41.5% · strongest party
SVP41.5%
Mitte18.7%
SP17.3%
FDP10.1%
GLP4.2%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier62%
Cantonal tax multiplier100%
62%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 55 of 86 in canton Basel-LandschaftSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Basel / Binningen · 13 kmAnnual mean temperature 202511.8 °C
Precipitation 2025930 mm
11.8 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitezwingen.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (2)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Zwingen?
- Zwingen has 2 postal codes: 4222, 4242.
- What is the tax rate in Zwingen?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Zwingen is 62% (2026); canton BL levies 100%.
- How many residents does Zwingen have?
- Zwingen has 2'828 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Zwingen in?
- Zwingen is located in canton BL.