Basel in figures
A centre of industrial innovation, business is burgeoning in the Basel region. A strong tradition in finance, logistics and the pharma industry serves the region well and ensures continuing growth and expansion.
With 700 life sciences companies and 33,000 employees in the life sciences sector, the region is a magnet for new companies and highly qualified talent alike.
246 m | Height above sea level |
|---|---|
37 km2 | Total area |
206 308 | Resident population Basel City, Riehen and Bettingen |
182 434 | Resident population Basel City |
168 | Nationalities represented |
38.40% | Foreigners as proportion of total population |
AAA | Rating |
CHF 204 070 | GDP per capita |
17 502 | Enterprises |
193 002 | Persons in employment |
3,1% | Unemployment rate |
34 653 | International commuters |
44% | Use of public transportation for commuting |
150 | Kindergartens |
33 | Primary schools |
13 452 | Students at University |
1 357 | Pupils at international schools |
64 | Hotels |
649 | Restaurants |
40 | Museums in the Basel region |
19 | Theatre stages |
32 | Cinema screens |
The figures are from 2023 and apply to the Canton of Basel-Stadt except where otherwise noted.
Source: Statistical Office of the Canton of Basel-Stadt.