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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry Professional Services: 22.4%
Shopping: 16.9%
Industry: 10.6%
Medical: 9.4%
Home Services: 7.2%
Restaurants: 5.7%
Other: 27.7%
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business | Average Google Rating | Businesses per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive | 444 | 49.4 years | 4.1 | 2.5 |
| Beauty & Spas | 1,160 | 31.3 years | 4.4 | 6.6 |
| Beauty salons | 604 | 29.5 years | 4.5 | 3.5 |
| Hairdressers | 419 | 31.5 years | 4.5 | 2.4 |
| Community & Government | 301 | 47.6 years | 3.7 | 1.7 |
| Education | 1,190 | 41.7 years | 4.2 | 6.8 |
| Secondary education | 220 | 32.1 years | 3.8 | 1.3 |
| Entertainment | 617 | 44.6 years | 4.4 | 3.5 |
| Art galleries | 219 | 46.3 years | 4.5 | 1.3 |
| Creative arts | 215 | 45.6 years | 4.4 | 1.2 |
| Financial Services | 901 | 51.4 years | 3.7 | 5.1 |
| Loan companies | 318 | 47.5 years | 3.5 | 1.8 |
| Food | 1,008 | 52.6 years | 4.1 | 5.8 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 243 | 54.8 years | 4.1 | 1.4 |
| Home Services | 1,919 | 53.1 years | 4.2 | 11.0 |
| Other construction | 438 | 55.8 years | 4.5 | 2.5 |
| Real estate | 627 | 50.7 years | 3.8 | 3.6 |
| Hotels & Travel | 939 | 40.3 years | 4.2 | 5.4 |
| Hotels and motels | 261 | 37.4 years | 4.2 | 1.5 |
| Industry | 1,754 | 50.1 years | 4.2 | 10.0 |
| Other membership organizations | 201 | 56.8 years | 4.4 | 1.1 |
| Wholesalers | 262 | 44.8 years | 4.3 | 1.5 |
| Local Services | 426 | 34.8 years | 4.3 | 2.4 |
| Medical | 3,295 | 48.3 years | 4.2 | 18.8 |
| Dentists | 190 | 4.3 | 1.1 | |
| Health and medical | 2,103 | 43.7 years | 4.2 | 12.0 |
| Hospitals | 193 | 3.9 | 1.1 | |
| Psychiatrists and psychotherapists | 201 | 4.4 | 1.1 | |
| Professional Services | 3,246 | 39.2 years | 4.2 | 18.5 |
| Advertising and marketing | 261 | 35 years | 4.5 | 1.5 |
| Architects | 367 | 38 years | 4.4 | 2.1 |
| Corporate management | 778 | 35 years | 4.3 | 4.4 |
| Legal and financial | 335 | 58.1 years | 3.5 | 1.9 |
| Specialized design | 259 | 39.4 years | 4.8 | 1.5 |
| Technical construction services | 201 | 45.9 years | 4.4 | 1.1 |
| Religion | 227 | 97.4 years | 4.5 | 1.3 |
| Restaurants | 2,098 | 30.1 years | 4.2 | 12.0 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 313 | 24.4 years | 4.2 | 1.8 |
| Cafes | 274 | 30.8 years | 4.2 | 1.6 |
| Shopping | 6,141 | 47.6 years | 4.2 | 35.1 |
| Clothing stores | 422 | 52.9 years | 4.2 | 2.4 |
| Electronics stores | 477 | 42.5 years | 4.0 | 2.7 |
| Office supplies and stationery stores | 212 | 45.3 years | 4.3 | 1.2 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 185 | 44.3 years | 4.3 | 1.1 |
| Shopping other | 454 | 44.5 years | 4.2 | 2.6 |
| Sports & Activities | 500 | 33.8 years | 4.4 | 2.9 |
| Area of Basel, Basel-Stadt | 28.3 km² |
| Population | 175,023 |
| Male Population | 84,255 (48.1%) |
| Female Population | 90,767 (51.9%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | -10.1% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | -0.5% |
| Median Age | 43.1 |
| Male Median Age | 41.4 |
| Female Median Age | 44.6 |
| Area Codes | 61 |
| Neighborhoods | Altstadt Grossbasel, Altstadt Kleinbasel, Am Ring, Bachletten, Gundeldingen, Iselin, Matthäus, Sankt Alban, Sankt Johann, Vorstädte |
| Local Time | Friday 5:28 PM |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Weather | 18.7°C scattered clouds |
| Lat & Lng | 47.55839° / 7.57327° |
| Postal Codes | 4000, 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, More |
Basel, Basel-Stadt - Map
Basel, Basel-Stadt Population
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 194,780 | 179,584 | 175,925 | 175,023 |
| Population Density | 6,893 / km² | 6,355 / km² | 6,226 / km² | 6,194 / km² |
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, Basel-Stadt | -10.1% | -2.5% | -0.5% |
| Basel-Stadt | -9.7% | -2.2% | -0.2% |
| Switzerland | +30.6% | +24.4% | +15.8% |
Basel, Basel-Stadt Median Age
Median Age: 43.1 years| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basel, Basel-Stadt | 43.1 years | 44.6 years | 41.4 years |
| Basel-Stadt | 43.3 years | 44.8 years | 41.6 years |
| Switzerland | 41.4 years | 42.3 years | 40.5 years |
Basel, Basel-Stadt Population Tree
Population By Age and Gender| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 3,950 | 3,846 | 7,797 |
| 5-9 | 3,470 | 3,188 | 6,658 |
| 10-14 | 3,512 | 3,280 | 6,792 |
| 15-19 | 3,814 | 3,694 | 7,508 |
| 20-24 | 4,742 | 5,162 | 9,904 |
| 25-29 | 6,937 | 7,195 | 14,132 |
| 30-34 | 7,278 | 6,987 | 14,265 |
| 35-39 | 6,553 | 6,137 | 12,690 |
| 40-44 | 6,701 | 6,407 | 13,108 |
| 45-49 | 7,012 | 6,644 | 13,656 |
| 50-54 | 6,197 | 6,075 | 12,272 |
| 55-59 | 5,242 | 5,379 | 10,622 |
| 60-64 | 4,787 | 5,163 | 9,950 |
| 65-69 | 4,102 | 4,740 | 8,843 |
| 70-74 | 3,217 | 4,345 | 7,562 |
| 75-79 | 2,831 | 4,253 | 7,085 |
| 80-84 | 2,220 | 3,887 | 6,108 |
| 85 Plus | 1,692 | 4,387 | 6,079 |
Basel, Basel-Stadt Population Density
Population Density: 6,194 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basel, Basel-Stadt | 175,023 | 28.3 km² | 6,194 / km² |
| Basel-Stadt | 178,201 | 36.9 km² | 4,822 / km² |
| Switzerland | 8.3 million | 41,281.4 km² | 200.2 / km² |
Neighborhoods
Business Distribution by neighborhood in Basel Vorstädte: 14.8%
Sankt Alban: 11.6%
Altstadt Grossbasel: 11.2%
Gundeldingen: 9.4%
Am Ring: 8.6%
Matthäus: 5.5%
Sankt Johann: 5.3%
Other: 33.7%
Business distribution by price for Basel, Basel-Stadt
Moderate: 43.9%
Inexpensive: 31.2%
Expensive: 23.4%
Very Expensive: 1.5%
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Sources: [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, Basel-Stadt CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basel, Basel-Stadt | 2,173,562 t | 12.4 t | 76,923 t/km² |
| Basel-Stadt | 2,151,599 t | 12.1 t | 58,231 t/km² |
| Switzerland | 96,432,235 t | 11.7 t | 2,335 t/km² |
Basel, Basel-Stadt CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,173,562 t |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 12.4 t |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 76,923 t/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources: 1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater| Date | Time | Magnitude | Distance | Depth | Location | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/4/18 | 2:36 PM | 3.1 | 22.7 km | 15,230 m | 2km W of Schliengen, Germany | usgs.gov |
| 5/4/09 | 6:39 PM | 3.6 | 17.1 km | 10,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 3/21/07 | 9:45 AM | 3.1 | 3.2 km | 8,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/1/07 | 7:54 PM | 3.6 | 4.3 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/15/07 | 4:09 PM | 3.6 | 3.1 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/5/07 | 11:19 PM | 3.4 | 3.1 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/06 | 8:48 AM | 3.9 | 3.1 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/06 | 7:46 AM | 3.2 | 4 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/7/06 | 7:06 PM | 3.1 | 4.5 km | 10,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 5/11/05 | 6:38 PM | 4.2 | 30.3 km | 25,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
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Basel, Basel-Stadt
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.. Basel Wikipedia Page
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Basel Postal Code 4051: 23.6%
Postal Code 4052: 13.7%
Postal Code 4053: 11.1%
Postal Code 4058: 10.9%
Postal Code 4057: 9.8%
Postal Code 4056: 8.3%
Postal Code 4054: 6.6%
Postal Code 4055: 6.3%
Other: 9.8%
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