Altstadt Kleinbasel has Basel’s lowest youth dependency ratio.
June 14, 2026Altstadt Kleinbasel is a small, historic neighborhood on the right bank of the Rhine with a highly transient population and the lowest youth dependency ratio in Basel, indicating very few children relative to its working-age residents.
Altstadt Kleinbasel is home to 2,437 people and covers just 0.2 square kilometers, making it the 20th smallest neighborhood in Basel. It lies on the right bank of the Rhine, directly opposite the historic city center.
The most distinctive finding about Altstadt Kleinbasel is its youth dependency ratio. With a value of 12.8, it ranks dead last — 21st out of 21 neighborhoods — meaning it has the fewest children relative to its working-age population of any area in Basel.
The neighborhood is one of the smallest in the city, ranking 20th in surface area. Its population of 2,437 is also the 20th largest. The share of foreign nationals is 41 percent, ranking 9th highest. The old-age dependency ratio stands at 28.8, ranking 15th, which is slightly below the city average. The youth dependency ratio of 12.8 is the lowest in Basel, confirming the neighborhood's lack of families with children.
Socially and economically, Altstadt Kleinbasel stands out for its high share of single-person households at 35.7 percent, ranking 5th highest. This aligns with its urban, transient character. The share of long-term residents, or "Sesshafte," is only 27.3 percent, ranking 18th, indicating high turnover. The average building construction year is 1882, ranking 4th oldest, reflecting the historic building stock. The unemployment rate is 4.1 percent, which is around the city average.
No meaningful trend data was provided for this neighborhood.
Table 1: Summary of Neighbourhood Indicators for Altstadt Kleinbasel 2024
| Metric | Unit | Value | rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welfare recipient rate | % | 5.5 | 15 |
| Share of foreign nationals | % | 41.0 | 13 |
| Share of persons living alone | % | 35.7 | 21 |
| Gymnasium attendance rate [%] | % | 15.4 | 2 |
| Old-age dependency ratio | % | 28.8 | 7 |
| Share of long-term residents | % | 27.3 | 2 |
| Youth dependency ratio | % | 12.8 | 1 |
| Share of single-family homes | % | 9.7 | 7 |
| Share of green space | % | 7.9 | 2 |
| Floor space per apartment | m² | 69.0 | 5 |
| Living space per person (m²) | m² | 43.7 | 12 |
| Unemployment rate | % | 4.1 | 14 |
Figure 1: Location of Altstadt Kleinbasel
Figure 2: Squaremeter living area per capita in Basel-Stadt
Figure 3: Radar Chart of Neighborhood-Indicators for Altstadt Kleinbasel
Figure 4: Ranking of Old age Dependecy Rate
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🤖 This text was generated with the assistance of AI. All quantitative statements are derived directly from the dataset listed under Data Source.