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Switzerland currently has 2,131 municipalities. The number falls almost every year through mergers; all figures here reflect the current municipal register.

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Ranking · Data 2023 · Source: BFS

The largest municipalities in canton Basel-City (2023)

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Basel is the largest municipality in canton Basel-City with 176'329 residents (2023). It is followed by Riehen (22'408) and Bettingen (1'294). Source: BFS, STATPOP 2023.

Ranking

BFS · STATPOP · 2023

Rank	Municipality	Residents	Residents
1	Basel	176'329	176'329
2	Riehen	22'408	22'408
3	Bettingen	1'294	1'294

How we measure this

BFS · STATPOP

Permanent resident population per municipality from the BFS STATPOP register (2023). Municipality mergers change this list over time — the ranking always reflects the current municipal boundaries. The smallest municipalities are at the bottom of the table.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the largest municipality in canton Basel-City?: Basel is the largest municipality in canton Basel-City with 176'329 residents (2023).
How many municipalities does Switzerland have?: Switzerland currently has 2,131 municipalities. The number falls almost every year through mergers; all figures here reflect the current municipal register.