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Ranking · Data 2023 · Source: BFS

The municipalities with the highest share of residents 65+ in canton Basel-City (2023)

Riehen has the highest share of residents aged 65 and over in canton Basel-City: 25.4% (2023). It is followed by Bettingen (25.1%) and Basel (18.9%). Source: BFS, STATPOP 2023.

Ranking

BFS · STATPOP · 2023
RankMunicipalityResidents 65+Residents
1Riehen25.4%22'408
2Bettingen25.1%1'294
3Basel18.9%176'329

How we measure this

BFS · STATPOP

Share of permanent residents aged 65 and over, per municipality, from the BFS STATPOP register (2023). The inverse reading — the youngest municipalities — is at the bottom of the table.

Frequently asked questions

Which municipality in canton Basel-City has the oldest population?
Riehen has the highest share of residents 65+ in canton Basel-City: 25.4% as of 2023.
How is the age structure measured?
We rank by the share of permanent residents aged 65 and over from the BFS STATPOP register. The full table also shows every municipality’s share, so the youngest municipalities are visible as well.