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Ranking · Data 2023 · Source: BFS
The most densely populated municipalities in canton Basel-City (2023)
Basel is the most densely populated municipality in canton Basel-City: 7'393 residents per km² (2023). It is followed by Riehen (2'061/km²) and Bettingen (580/km²). Sources: BFS population, swisstopo boundaries.
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BFS + swisstopo · 2023How we measure this
BFS + swisstopoPermanent residents (BFS STATPOP 2023) divided by the official municipal area from swissBOUNDARIES3D (swisstopo). Lakes and unproductive areas are included in the official area figure.
Frequently asked questions
- Which municipality in canton Basel-City is the most densely populated?
- Basel is the most densely populated municipality in canton Basel-City with 7'393 residents per km² (2023).
- How is population density calculated?
- Permanent residents (BFS STATPOP) divided by the official municipal area in km² from swisstopo swissBOUNDARIES3D, including lakes and unproductive land.