Categories in Basel
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Basel
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 4,043 | 33 years |
| Health and medical | 1,623 | 29 years |
| Shopping | 1,583 | 50 years |
| Restaurants | 1,406 | 31 years |
| Other construction | 1,210 | 54 years |
| Real estate | 1,037 | 57 years |
| Electronics stores | 755 | 35 years |
| Construction of buildings | 692 | 44 years |
| Beauty salons | 631 | 30 years |
| Architects | 619 | 36 years |
| Shopping other | 609 | 47 years |
| All food and beverage | 603 | 43 years |
| Clothing stores | 578 | 35 years |
| Lawyers legal | 575 | 35 years |
Basel Facts
| Area | 27.9 km² |
| Population | 182,319 |
| Male Population | 87,768 (48.1%) |
| Female Population | 94,551 (51.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -6.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +3.6% |
| Median Age | 43 years (Male: 41.4, Female: 44.6) |
| Area Codes | 61 |
| Neighborhoods | Vorstädte, Sankt Alban, Altstadt Grossbasel, Gundeldingen, Am Ring |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 47.55839, 7.57327 |
| Postal Codes | 4000, 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, More |
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Basel Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 194,780 | 179,584 | 175,925 | 175,023 | 182,319 |
| Population Density | 6,972 / km² | 6,428.1 / km² | 6,297.1 / km² | 6,264.8 / km² | 6,526 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Basel Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 0.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basel | -10.1% | -2.5% | -0.5% |
| Basel-Stadt | -9.7% | -2.2% | -0.2% |
| Switzerland | +30.6% | +24.4% | +15.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Basel Median Age
Median Age: 43 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basel | 43 yrs | 44.6 yrs | 41.4 yrs |
| Basel-Stadt | 43.2 yrs | 44.8 yrs | 41.6 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Basel Population Density
Population Density: 6,526 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basel | 182,319 | 27.9 km² | 6,526 / km² |
| Basel-Stadt | 178,201 | 36.9 km² | 4,823 / km² |
| Switzerland | 8.3 million | 41,281.4 km² | 200 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Basel Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Basel
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Basel
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Basel
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Basel
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Basel CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basel | 2,264,170 tn | 12.42 tn | 81,044.1 tons/km² |
| Basel-Stadt | 2,151,599 tn | 12.07 tn | 58,231.9 tons/km² |
| Switzerland | 96,432,235 tn | 11.67 tn | 2,336 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Basel CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,264,170 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 12.42 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 81,044.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/4/18 | 9:36 PM | 3.1 | 22.7 km | 15,230 m | 2km W of Schliengen, Germany | usgs.gov |
| 5/5/09 | 1:39 AM | 3.6 | 17.1 km | 10,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 3/21/07 | 4:45 PM | 3.1 | 3.2 km | 8,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/2/07 | 3:54 AM | 3.6 | 4.3 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/16/07 | 12:09 AM | 3.6 | 3.1 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/6/07 | 7:19 AM | 3.4 | 3.1 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/06 | 8:19 PM | 3 | 3.1 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/06 | 4:48 PM | 3.9 | 3.1 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/06 | 3:46 PM | 3.2 | 4 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/06 | 3:06 AM | 3.1 | 4.5 km | 10,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Basel
Basel (/ˈbɑːzəl/ or /ˈbɑːl/; or less often used Basle; German: Basel pronounced [ˈbaːzəl]; French: Bâle [bɑl]; Italian: Basilea [baziˈlɛːa]; Romansh: Basilea [baziˈlɛːa] ) is Switzerland's third most populous city (behind Zürich and Geneva) with abo..
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