Government and politics in Basel-Stadt (Nordwestschweiz, Switzerland): official figures
The canton of Basel-Stadt is run by a 7-member cantonal government, elected in 2024, and a 100-seat cantonal parliament, last elected in 2024.
Which party is largest in Basel-Stadt?
The largest party in the cantonal parliament of Basel-Stadt after the 2024 election is the Social Democrats (SP) with 31 of 100 seats (31.0%).
Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copyHow many women are in the Basel-Stadt parliament?
Women won 46 of the 100 seats in the Basel-Stadt parliament in 2024, a share of 46.0% (all cantonal parliaments: 35.0%).
Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copyWhich parties are in the government of Basel-Stadt?
The 7 seats of the Basel-Stadt cantonal government (elected 2024, as recorded on 18 October 2026) are held by: Social Democrats (SP) 3, Liberal Party (LDP) 2, Green Liberals (GLP) 1, Centre party (Die Mitte) 1.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copyWho governs the canton of Basel-Stadt?
In Basel-Stadt the Social Democrats (SP) holds the most seats on the cantonal executive, 3 of 7, and 4 different parties are represented in it.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copyMore figures
- Seats in the Basel-Stadt parliament elected in 2024: Social Democrats (SP) 31, Greens 18, Swiss People's Party (SVP) 12, Liberal Party (LPS/LDP) 12, FDP (The Liberals) 7, Green Liberals (GLP) 7. Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copy
- With 100 members for 204,157 residents, the Basel-Stadt parliament has one seat for every 2,042 people. Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copy
How Basel-Stadt compares with other cantons in Switzerland
Women in the cantonal parliament (% of seats, latest election) (2026)
Basel-Stadt ranks 3 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Women in the cantonal parliament (% of seats, latest election) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neuchâtel | 54.0% |
| 2 | Bern / Berne | 46.2% |
| 3 | Basel-Stadt | 46.0% |
| 4 | Zürich | 43.9% |
| 5 | Luzern | 40.0% |
| 6 | Valais / Wallis | 38.5% |
| 7 | Basel-Landschaft | 37.8% |
Seat share of the largest party in the cantonal parliament (%) (2026)
Basel-Stadt ranks 13 of 25, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Seat share of the largest party in the cantonal parliament (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | 32.3% |
| 11 | Thurgau | 32.3% |
| 12 | Bern / Berne | 31.9% |
| 13 | Basel-Stadt | 31.0% |
| 14 | Neuchâtel | 30.0% |
| 15 | Graubünden / Grigioni / Grischun | 29.2% |
| 16 | Jura | 28.3% |
Residents per cantonal parliament seat (2025 population) (2026)
Basel-Stadt ranks 14 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Residents per cantonal parliament seat (2025 population) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Solothurn | 2,916 |
| 12 | Valais / Wallis | 2,893 |
| 13 | Thurgau | 2,329 |
| 14 | Basel-Stadt | 2,042 |
| 15 | Neuchâtel | 1,804 |
| 16 | Graubünden / Grigioni / Grischun | 1,728 |
| 17 | Schwyz | 1,701 |
SVP share of seats in the cantonal parliament (%) (2026)
Basel-Stadt ranks 21 of 25, highest first.
| Rank | Area | SVP share of seats in the cantonal parliament (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Jura | 18.3% |
| 19 | Fribourg / Freiburg | 16.4% |
| 20 | Vaud | 15.3% |
| 21 | Basel-Stadt | 12.0% |
| 22 | Genève | 12.0% |
| 23 | Neuchâtel | 12.0% |
| 24 | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | 10.8% |
SP share of seats in the cantonal parliament (%) (2026)
Basel-Stadt ranks 1 of 25, highest first.
| Rank | Area | SP share of seats in the cantonal parliament (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basel-Stadt | 31.0% |
| 2 | Neuchâtel | 27.0% |
| 3 | Jura | 26.7% |
| 4 | Schaffhausen | 26.7% |
| 5 | Bern / Berne | 22.5% |
| 6 | Basel-Landschaft | 22.2% |
| 7 | Vaud | 21.3% |
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Sources
- Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS): Kantonale Parlamentswahlen: Mandatsverteilung nach Parteien, Geschlecht und Kantonen (elections counted up to 4 October 2026), read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 fd812b0d11ac…)
- Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS): Kantonale Regierungswahlen: Mandatsverteilung nach Partei und Kanton (T 17.02.06.01, elections counted up to 18 October 2026), read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 b0f5f46a4367…)
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