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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 2025 · Source: BFS

The largest municipalities in canton Basel-City (2025)

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Basel is the largest municipality in canton Basel-City with 180'097 residents (2025). It is followed by Riehen (22'774) and Bettingen (1'286). Source: BFS, STATPOP 2025.

Ranking

BFS · STATPOP · 2025

Rank	Municipality	Residents	Residents
1	Basel	180'097	180'097
2	Riehen	22'774	22'774
3	Bettingen	1'286	1'286

STATPOP 2025 · Federal Statistical Office (FSO), retrieved 31.08.2026

How we measure this

BFS · STATPOP

Permanent resident population per municipality from the BFS STATPOP register (2025). 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 180'097 residents (2025).
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.