Open Data Insight of the Day

Nestled in the Bezirk Laufen, the municipality of Brislach sits at an altitude of 376 meters above sea level. It is a community of considerable size, with a total surface area of 942 hectares, ranking it 14th largest among the 86 municipalities in the canton of Basel-Landschaft. Figure 1 shows the municipality on the map, and Table 2 summarizes its key features.

Brislach has a history shaped by its location and infrastructure. According to Wikipedia, it is a municipality located in the Laufen district approximately 20 kilometers southwest of Basel. The area covers 942 hectares, with significant portions dedicated to agriculture, forest, and settlements. Key economic activities in Brislach include small businesses and agriculture, and it is home to an important electrical substation that supplies energy to Basel. The municipality has faced legal issues regarding the management of electrical facilities due to its transition from the Bern canton to Basel-Landschaft. More details can be found on its Wikipedia page.

As of 2024, Brislach is home to 1,787 residents, making it the 32nd most populous municipality in the canton. The population is composed of 86.5% Swiss citizens and 13.5% foreign nationals, a proportion that ranks 59th in the canton. The age structure shows a balanced distribution, with 319 residents aged 0-17, 1,150 of working age (18-65), and 318 older adults over 65. The gender ratio is nearly even, with 903 men and 884 women. Table 2 shows the population by age groups since 2005.

The land use in Brislach reflects its rural character. Of its 942-hectare total surface, the majority, 52.7%, is dedicated to agricultural use. Forest covers 37.4% of the area, while settlement area accounts for 9.1%. A minimal 0.7% is classified as unproductive surface.

In terms of municipal finances, Brislach's tax revenue ranks 37th in the canton. The specific tax revenue per adult capita and the municipal tax multiplier, along with their respective ranks among the 86 municipalities, are detailed in the accompanying tables.

The energy consumption profile for 2022 shows a mix of traditional and renewable sources. Electricity consumption totaled 7,785.62 MWh, heating oil 7,958.53 MWh, and wood 2,998.17 MWh. The community also utilizes renewable sources, with photovoltaic systems contributing 672.84 MWh, thermal solar energy 171.14 MWh, and ambient heat 2,987.99 MWh. Electricity is a good energy carrier for comparison, since it is used in all communities. With a per capita electricity consumption of 4.5 MWh, Brislach ranks 24th in the canton, placing it comfortably in the middle and not in the top or bottom 10. Such a mid-range per capita consumption can indicate a balance between residential use and limited industrial activity.

The vehicle stock in Brislach, as of 2026, consists of 1,210 passenger cars and delivery vans. The vast majority, 1,054 vehicles, are powered by combustion engines, primarily petrol or diesel. However, 156 vehicles are electric, representing a 12.9% share of the total fleet. This data is presented in Table 3 below.

Waste recycling data from 2024 shows varied performance across categories. The municipality recycled 170 kg of green waste per capita, ranking 13th in the canton, and 2 kg of tinplate and aluminum per capita, ranking 16th. It also ranked 6th for recycled oils, with 1 kg per capita. For other categories, glass recycling was 19 kg per capita (rank 55), household and bulky waste was 116 kg per capita (rank 66), paper and cardboard was 13 kg per capita (rank 69), and other metals was 1 kg per capita (rank 39). With two categories ranked within the top 10 and another in the top 20, Brislach demonstrates a strong overall recycling performance. Refer to Table 4 for total recycled waste, recycled waste per capita, and canton-wide comparison values.