Bassersdorf 
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Bassersdorf is a commune in the canton of Zurich with 12,358 residents (FSO), 27.9 % of them foreign nationals. On a gross salary of CHF 100,000 a single person pays CHF 11,611 in income tax here, rank 229 of 2,110 communes (FTA). Gemeindepräsident: Pfaller Christian.
News from the commune
News
- Traffic regulation: No-stopping zones at the schools in Steinlig, Mösli, Geeren and Chrüzacher machine translatedOriginal: Verkehrsanordnung: Halteverbotszonen Schulhäuser Steinlig, Mösli, Geeren, Chrüzacher
- Municipal Council Decisions September 2026 machine translatedOriginal: Gemeinderatsbeschlüsse September 2026
- Forest fire risk in the canton of Zurich remains at level 3 machine translatedOriginal: Waldbrandgefahr im Kanton Zürich bleibt auf Stufe 3
- Result of the popular vote: Initiative for a fireworks ban is accepted machine translatedOriginal: Resultat Urnenabstimmung: Initiative Feuerwerksverbot wird angenommen
More news (3)
- Renewal election of the Justice of the Peace for the term 2027 to 2033, Election Order machine translatedOriginal: Erneuerungswahl der Friedensrichterin oder des Friedensrichters für die Amtsdauer 2027 bis 2033, Wahlanordnung
- Bassersdorf Christmas lights seek a new home machine translatedOriginal: Bassersdorfer Weihnachtsbeleuchtung sucht ein neues Zuhause
- Official publications machine translatedOriginal: Amtliche Publikationen
Read from the commune website on 9 Oct 2026. The commune website is authoritative.
Taxes
Federal, cantonal and communal, without church tax, official FTA tax calculator. Rank 1 = lowest tax.
Commune tax multiplier
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 109 | 109 | 109 | 109 | 109 | 109 | 114 | 114 | 114 | 114 | 114 |
FTA; comparable within the canton only. All multipliers in the canton of Zurich
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Typically Bassersdorf: specialities, brands, sights
What makes Bassersdorf special, from official registers and gathered with pleasure.
Protected specialities (PDO/PGI)
Bassersdorf lies in the area of origin of these protected specialities:
- Emmentaler cheese
Sources: FOAG (register of PDO/PGI), FOC and FOEN (UNESCO World Heritage, parks), FOCP (inventory of cultural property), commercial register (Zefix), Culinary Heritage of Switzerland.
Charging stations near you
Free public charge points within 3 km, live from the Swiss Federal Office of Energy. Your location is used for this one lookup only and is never stored.
Commune finances
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| Year | Revenue m | Expenditure m | Result m | per resident CHF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 87.9 | 83.1 | 4.8 | 390 |
| 2023 | 78.8 | 76.3 | 2.5 | 206 |
| 2022 | 83.4 | 74.1 | 9.3 | 770 |
| 2021 | 71.3 | 68.1 | 3.2 | 267 |
| 2020 | 68.5 | 69.4 | −0.9 | −75 |
| 2019 | 65.6 | 75.7 | −10.1 | −850 |
| 2018 | 60.7 | 65.6 | −4.9 | −420 |
| 2017 | 65.9 | 65.7 | 0.2 | 16 |
| 2016 | 61.9 | 73.4 | −11.5 | −990 |
| 2015 | 59.1 | 71.0 | −11.9 | −1,026 |
Result = revenue minus expenditure of the income statement. Source: FFA financial statistics.
Authorities
Commune council
- PCPfaller ChristianMayor · SVPPresidency
- DRDunkel Richard1st deputy mayor · IG BasiConstruction + Utilities
- HDHofmann Daniel2nd deputy mayor · FDPSecurity
- GTGelmi Tim · parteiunabhängigEducation
- HAHediger Adrian · SPFinance + Real Estate
- LALukas Alexandra · FDPSocial affairs
- MLMaduz Linda · SPSociety
The commune in figures
Births and deaths
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Births | 118 | 125 | 97 | 125 | 118 | 138 | 122 | 118 | 105 | 102 |
| Deaths | 55 | 59 | 64 | 82 | 75 | 67 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 91 |
FSO, demographic balance · Births and deaths in the canton of Zurich
Immigration and emigration
In 2025, 235 people moved to Bassersdorf from abroad, 211 of them foreign nationals; 120 moved abroad. Net international migration: +115.
Arrivals and departures by world region 2025
| Origin | arrived | left |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 24 | 19 |
| EU | 169 | 81 |
| rest of Europe | 28 | 12 |
| Africa | 2 | 1 |
| North America | 2 | 1 |
| Latin America and Caribbean | 7 | 1 |
| Asia | 3 | 5 |
For individual communes the FSO publishes nationality by world region only. Source: FSO, migration statistics of the permanent resident population.
Naturalisations
Origin of people naturalised in 2025: EU 27EFTA 1rest of Europe 15Africa 1North America 2Latin America 1Asia 4
FSO
The canton compared
| Figure | Value | Rank | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton tax (example) | CHF 7,945 | 5 / 26 | 2026 |
| Average rent | CHF 1,768 | 25 / 26 | 2024 |
| Health premium | CHF 619 | 17 / 26 | 2027 |
| Electricity price | 24.63 Rp./kWh | 5 / 26 | 2027 |
| Vacant homes | 0.5 % | 24 / 26 | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 2.9 % | 16 / 26 | 2026 |
Nearby communes
- NürensdorfZurich · 2 km
- Wangen-BrüttisellenZurich · 2 km
- DietlikonZurich · 3 km
- LindauZurich · 3 km
- KlotenZurich · 4 km
- WallisellenZurich · 4 km
- OpfikonZurich · 4 km
- BrüttenZurich · 5 km
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Bassersdorf?
12,358 (FSO).
How high are taxes in Bassersdorf?
On a gross salary of CHF 100,000 a single person pays CHF 11,611 in federal, cantonal and communal tax (FTA).
How much tax does a family pay in Bassersdorf?
A married couple with two children and a gross salary of CHF 100,000 pays CHF 4,080 in federal, cantonal and communal tax (FTA).
What share of residents are foreign nationals in Bassersdorf?
27.9 % of residents do not hold Swiss citizenship (FSO).
Who is the Gemeindepräsident of Bassersdorf?
Pfaller Christian.
Sources: FSO, FTA, FFA, SECO, FOPH · www.bassersdorf.ch · JSON · Coat of arms: Wikimedia Commons (public domain) · Profile as JSON · Archive
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