Klybeck's foreign national share hits 54.4 percent, second-highest in Basel.
July 14, 2026Klybeck is an average-sized neighborhood in northern Basel with a young population and a very high share of foreign nationals at 54.4 percent. It shows signs of social and economic stress, with elevated unemployment and welfare rates, alongside high population turnover and dense housing conditions.
Klybeck has 7,104 inhabitants and covers 0.9 square kilometers, making it an average-sized neighborhood. It is located in the northern part of Basel, along the Rhine.
The most distinctive finding about Klybeck is its exceptionally high share of foreign nationals. At 54.4 percent, it has the second-highest proportion of foreigners of any neighborhood in Basel, far above the city average.
Klybeck is an average-sized neighborhood, ranking 11th out of 21 neighborhoods by surface area. Its population is young, with a youth dependency ratio of 26.8, ranking 11th, and a very low old-age dependency ratio of 22.4, ranking 19th, meaning there are relatively few elderly residents compared to working-age adults.
Socially and economically, Klybeck shows signs of both stress and dynamism. The unemployment rate is 5.6 percent, and the share of welfare recipients is 9.1 percent, both elevated. At the same time, the Gymnasium attendance rate is 13.85 percent, and the share of long-term residents is only 30.5 percent, indicating a population with high turnover. The average apartment size is 64.8 square meters, and the living space per person is 33 square meters, suggesting relatively dense housing conditions.
Table 1: Summary of Neighbourhood Indicators for Klybeck 2024
| Metric | Unit | Value | rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welfare recipient rate | % | 9.1 | 20 |
| Share of foreign nationals | % | 54.4 | 20 |
| Share of persons living alone | % | 24.9 | 10 |
| Gymnasium attendance rate [%] | % | 13.9 | 1 |
| Old-age dependency ratio | % | 22.4 | 3 |
| Share of long-term residents | % | 30.5 | 8 |
| Youth dependency ratio | % | 26.8 | 11 |
| Share of single-family homes | % | 6.8 | 4 |
| Share of green space | % | 13.2 | 3 |
| Floor space per apartment | m² | 64.8 | 1 |
| Living space per person (m²) | m² | 33.0 | 1 |
| Unemployment rate | % | 5.6 | 20 |
Figure 1: Location of Klybeck
Figure 2: Squaremeter living area per capita in Basel-Stadt
Figure 3: Radar Chart of Neighborhood-Indicators for Klybeck
Figure 4: Ranking of Old age Dependecy Rate
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