The canton of Basel-Landschaft in numbers
The canton of Basel-Landschaft in brief: a single person earning CHF 80,000 gross pays CHF 11'314 in taxes per year in the capital (rank 6 of 26), average rent is CHF 1'528 per month and the health-insurance premium CHF 593.49 per month — with around 1'875.9 hours of sunshine per year. Every figure below comes from an official source and is dated.
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| Metric | Value | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income tax (single, 80k) | CHF 11'314 per year | Rank 6 of 26 | ESTV · 2026 |
| Rent (avg) | CHF 1'528 per month | Rank 6 of 26 | BFS Strukturerhebung · 2024 |
| Health premium (adult) | CHF 593.49 per month | Rank 7 of 26 | BAG / priminfo · 2026 |
| Sunshine | 1'875.9 hours per year | Rank 9 of 24 | MeteoSwiss · 2025 |
| Jobs | 160'248 jobs | Rank 12 of 26 | BFS STATENT · 2023 |
| Net migration (per 1,000) | 9.68‰ | Rank 9 of 26 | BFS Demografische Bilanz · 2024 |
| Foreign residents | 25.48% | Rank 15 of 26 | BFS STATPOP · 2024 |
| Fiscal balance per capita | CHF 288 per person | Rank 7 of 26 | EFV FS-Modell · 2024 |
| Hospital beds (per 1,000) | 3.25 per 1,000 residents | Rank 17 of 20 | BFS Krankenhausstatistik · 2024 |
Income tax (single, 80k)
CHF 11'314 per year — Rank 6 of 26 (ESTV, 2026). Total income+wealth tax (federal+cantonal+communal) for a single person earning CHF 80,000, at the canton capital, 2026 (ESTV). Lower is cheaper. The single biggest location lever — e.g. Zug ~3,300 vs Neuchâtel ~12,900/yr. Note: at the cantonal capital; varies by commune.
Rent (avg)
CHF 1'528 per month — Rank 6 of 26 (BFS Strukturerhebung, 2024). Average monthly rent of a tenant-occupied dwelling in the canton, all sizes (2024). Lower is cheaper. The biggest offset to tax savings — e.g. Zug has low taxes but the highest rents. Caveat: canton average; city vs rural varies widely.
Health premium (adult)
CHF 593.49 per month — Rank 7 of 26 (BAG / priminfo, 2026). Average monthly mandatory health-insurance premium for an adult — standard model, CHF 300 deductible, accident included (2026). Lower is cheaper. A major household cost that varies a lot by canton (≈CHF 380–665/month), and a key offset to any tax saving when you move.
Sunshine
1'875.9 hours per year — Rank 9 of 24 (MeteoSwiss, 2025). Average hours of sunshine per year, measured at the canton’s weather stations. Higher means sunnier.
Jobs
160'248 jobs — Rank 12 of 26 (BFS STATENT, 2023). Total jobs located in the canton (full- and part-time). A measure of the size of the local job market.
Net migration (per 1,000)
9.68‰ — Rank 9 of 26 (BFS Demografische Bilanz, 2024). People moving in minus those moving out, per 1,000 residents (international plus between cantons). Positive means the canton is growing through migration.
Foreign residents
25.48% — Rank 15 of 26 (BFS STATPOP, 2024). Share of residents who are foreign nationals (not Swiss citizens). A higher value means a more international population.
Fiscal balance per capita
CHF 288 per person — Rank 7 of 26 (EFV FS-Modell, 2024). The canton’s yearly budget result per resident — revenue minus spending. Positive is a surplus (earns more than it spends); negative is a deficit, which can signal future tax pressure.
Hospital beds (per 1,000)
3.25 per 1,000 residents — Rank 17 of 20 (BFS Krankenhausstatistik, 2024). Hospital beds available per 1,000 residents. Higher means more hospital capacity in the canton.
Frequently asked questions
How high are taxes in the canton of Basel-Landschaft?
A single person earning CHF 80,000 gross pays about CHF 11'314 in income and wealth tax per year in the capital of the canton of Basel-Landschaft (ESTV, 2026) — rank 6 of 26 cantons.
How expensive is rent in the canton of Basel-Landschaft?
The average monthly rent of a rented home in the canton of Basel-Landschaft is CHF 1'528 (BFS, 2024) — rank 6 of 26 cantons.
How high is the health-insurance premium in the canton of Basel-Landschaft?
The average monthly basic-insurance premium for an adult in the canton of Basel-Landschaft is CHF 593.49 (BAG/priminfo, 2026) — rank 7 of 26 cantons.
How sunny is the canton of Basel-Landschaft?
In the canton of Basel-Landschaft the sun shines an average of 1'875.9 hours per year (MeteoSwiss, 2025) — rank 9 of 24 cantons.
What would moving to the canton of Basel-Landschaft cost?
With the free Swiss Living Index move calculator you can compare taxes, rent and health premiums between your commune and one in the canton of Basel-Landschaft — for your household, at commune level, from official data.