Categories in Birsfelden
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Birsfelden
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 108 | 36 years |
| Health and medical | 55 | — |
| Shopping | 46 | — |
| Restaurants | 40 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 31 | — |
| Other construction | 31 | — |
| Real estate | 27 | 48 years |
| Car repair | 23 | 41 years |
| Shopping other | 21 | — |
| Beauty salons | 20 | — |
| Electronics stores | 19 | 39 years |
| Wholesale of machinery | 19 | — |
Birsfelden Facts
| Area | 9.5 km² |
| Population | 22,050 |
| Male Population | 10,665 (48.4%) |
| Female Population | 11,385 (51.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -26.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -23.9% |
| Median Age | 44.1 years (Male: 42.6, Female: 45.6) |
| Neighborhoods | Rosental, St. Jakob, Wettstein, Gundeldingen, Breite |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 47.55290, 7.62322 |
| Postal Codes | 4020, 4127 |
Map of Birsfelden
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Birsfelden Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,143 | 28,782 | 28,963 | 29,472 | 22,050 | 22,057 | 22,124 |
| Population Density | 3,172.9 / km² | 3,029.7 / km² | 3,048.7 / km² | 3,102.3 / km² | 2,321.1 / km² | 2,321.8 / km² | 2,328.8 / km² |
Birsfelden Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 23.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birsfelden | -26.8% | -23.4% | -23.9% |
| Basel-Landschaft | — | — | — |
| Switzerland | — | — | — |
Birsfelden Median Age
Median Age: 44.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birsfelden | 44.1 yrs | 45.6 yrs | 42.6 yrs |
| Basel-Landschaft | 43.9 yrs | 44.9 yrs | 42.9 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Birsfelden Population Density
Population Density: 2,321 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birsfelden | 22,050 | 9.5 km² | 2,321 / km² |
| Basel-Landschaft | 281,377 | 517.6 km² | 544 / km² |
| Switzerland | 8.3 million | 41,281.4 km² | 200 / km² |
Birsfelden Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1300 to 2100
- 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 Birsfelden
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Birsfelden
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Birsfelden
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Birsfelden CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birsfelden | 255,002 tn | 11.56 tn | 26,842.3 tons/km² |
| Basel-Landschaft | 3,462,663 tn | 12.31 tn | 6,689.6 tons/km² |
| Switzerland | 96,432,235 tn | 11.67 tn | 2,336 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 255,002 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.56 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 26,842.3 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.
- 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 | 24 km | 15,230 m | 2km W of Schliengen, Germany | usgs.gov |
| 5/5/09 | 1:39 AM | 3.6 | 15.3 km | 10,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 3/21/07 | 4:45 PM | 3.1 | 5.5 km | 8,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/2/07 | 3:54 AM | 3.6 | 3 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/16/07 | 12:09 AM | 3.6 | 3.5 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/6/07 | 7:19 AM | 3.4 | 3.5 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/06 | 8:19 PM | 3 | 3.5 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/06 | 4:48 PM | 3.9 | 3.5 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/06 | 3:46 PM | 3.2 | 4.5 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/06 | 3:06 AM | 3.1 | 4.2 km | 10,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
Birsfelden
Birsfelden (Swiss German: Birsfälde) is a municipality in the district of Arlesheim in the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland.
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