Kleinhüningen has Basel's fourth-highest foreign national share.
July 19, 2026Kleinhüningen is an average-sized Basel neighborhood with a notably high foreign national population of 51.1 percent. It also shows signs of social and economic stress, with above-average unemployment and welfare rates, a transient population, and lower academic pathway attendance.
Kleinhüningen is a neighborhood with 2,775 inhabitants, covering 1.4 square kilometers, which makes it an average-sized neighborhood in Basel. It is located in the Dreiländereck, bordered by France and Germany, and includes part of the city's port.
The most distinctive finding about Kleinhüningen is its exceptionally high share of foreign nationals. At 51.1 percent, it has the fourth-highest proportion of foreigners among all 21 neighborhoods in Basel, far above the city average.
Kleinhüningen is an average-sized neighborhood, ranking 8th in surface area. Its population is relatively balanced between men and women, with 1,380 men and 1,395 women. The youth dependency ratio is 31.2, ranking 7th, while the old-age dependency ratio is 33.6, ranking 8th, indicating a slightly younger population structure than the city average.
Socially and economically, Kleinhüningen shows signs of stress. The unemployment rate is 5.8 percent, and the share of welfare recipients is 9.2 percent, both above the city average. The share of long-term residents is low at 34.8 percent, suggesting a transient population. The Gymnasium attendance rate is 21.8 percent, below the city average, indicating fewer academic pathways for local youth.
No meaningful trend data was provided for this neighborhood.
Table 1: Summary of Neighbourhood Indicators for Kleinhüningen 2024
| Metric | Unit | Value | rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welfare recipient rate | % | 9.2 | 21 |
| Share of foreign nationals | % | 51.1 | 18 |
| Share of persons living alone | % | 22.0 | 6 |
| Gymnasium attendance rate [%] | % | 21.8 | 4 |
| Old-age dependency ratio | % | 33.6 | 14 |
| Share of long-term residents | % | 34.8 | 14 |
| Youth dependency ratio | % | 31.2 | 15 |
| Share of single-family homes | % | 15.4 | 10 |
| Share of green space | % | 19.8 | 9 |
| Floor space per apartment | m² | 66.4 | 2 |
| Living space per person (m²) | m² | 33.4 | 2 |
| Unemployment rate | % | 5.8 | 21 |
Figure 1: Location of Kleinhüningen
Figure 2: Squaremeter living area per capita in Basel-Stadt
Figure 3: Radar Chart of Neighborhood-Indicators for Kleinhüningen
Figure 4: Ranking of Old age Dependecy Rate
Additional resources: Wohnviertel-App, Wohnviertel (bs.ch)
🤖 This text was generated with the assistance of AI. All quantitative statements are derived directly from the dataset listed under Data Source.