Open Data Insight of the Day

Nestled in the Bezirk Laufen, the municipality of Grellingen sits at an altitude of 335 meters above sea level, ranking it 65th in the canton for height. Its total surface area spans 329 hectares, placing it 64th among the 86 municipalities of Basel-Landschaft. Table 2 summarizes the key features of the municipality, and figure 1 shows its location on the map.

Grellingen's history is rooted in early medieval settlement, as suggested by place names ending in "-ingen." The village was first documented on August 18, 1274, and was historically known by the nickname "die Brääglede." It has been part of the canton of Basel-Landschaft since 1994 and is located approximately 15 kilometers south of Basel. A more detailed summary is available on its Wikipedia page at https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grellingen.

As of 2024, Grellingen is home to 1,974 residents, ranking it 30th in the canton by population. The community has a relatively high proportion of foreign nationals at 31.16%, which places it 9th in the canton. The population structure shows 317 young people (0-17 years), 1,313 individuals of working age (18-65), and 344 older adults (over 65). There is a slight majority of men, with 1,018 compared to 956 women. Table 2 shows the population by age groups since 2005.

The land use in Grellingen is predominantly forested, with woods covering 56.4% of its 329-hectare area. Settlement areas account for 20.6%, while agricultural land makes up 19.7%. The remaining 3.3% is classified as unproductive surface.

In terms of municipal finances, Grellingen's tax revenue ranks 33rd 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 financial tables.

Energy consumption data from 2022 reveals that heating oil is the primary energy source in Grellingen, with a consumption of 11,400.92 MWh. Electricity follows at 9,135.26 MWh, with environmental heat also playing a significant role at 3,242.98 MWh. Natural gas, wood, photovoltaics, and solar thermal contribute smaller amounts. For electricity, a common benchmark, the per capita consumption is 4.7 MWh, ranking Grellingen 20th in the canton. This middle ranking suggests a balanced mix of residential and potential industrial use, as very high or low per capita figures often indicate significant industrial activity or its absence.

The vehicle stock in Grellingen, as of 2026, consists of 1,225 passenger cars and delivery vans. Of these, 1,035 run on petrol, diesel, or other combustion engines, while 190 are electric vehicles. This results in an electric vehicle share of 15.5% in the local fleet, as detailed in table 3.

Waste recycling data from 2024 shows that Grellingen performs notably well in specific categories. The municipality ranks 4th in the canton for recycling "other metals," with 20 kg collected per capita, and 6th for recycling oils, with 1 kg per capita. For green waste, it ranks 21st (138 kg per capita), for glass 24th (28 kg per capita), and for paper and cardboard 32nd (35 kg per capita). Its rankings for household waste and bulky waste (59th) and for tinplate and aluminum (52nd) are more moderate. With two categories in the top 10, Grellingen demonstrates strong recycling performance in specific areas. The total recycled amounts and canton-wide comparisons are shown in table 4.