Nestled in the Bezirk Sissach of the canton of Basel-Landschaft, the municipality of Maisprach sits at an altitude of 369 meters above sea level and covers a total area of 508 hectares. Figure 1 shows the municipality on the map, and Table 2 summarizes its key features.

The history of Maisprach is deeply rooted, with its first mention dating back to 1180. The name evolved over the centuries, and the area shows evidence of ancient habitation, including a prehistoric fortification on the Sunnenberg and a Roman villa from the 2nd century. By the 12th century, it was a documented royal estate, and the local Knights of Maisprach were recognized landowners from the early 13th century. A more detailed summary is available on the German Wikipedia page for Maisprach.

As of 2025, Maisprach is home to 978 residents, ranking it 51st in population size within the canton. The population is nearly evenly split between 488 women and 490 men. In terms of age, 15% are children and young people (0-17 years), 65% are of working age (18-65), and 20% are older adults (over 65). Regarding nationality, data from 2024 shows 787 Swiss citizens and 176 foreign nationals, meaning foreigners make up 18.3% of the population, placing the municipality 40th in the canton for this proportion. Table 2 shows the population by age groups since 2005.

The land use in Maisprach reflects a balance between nature and settlement. Of its 508-hectare surface, half is dedicated to agriculture, while forest covers 39.6%. The settlement area accounts for 10.4% of the total.

In fiscal matters, Maisprach's tax revenue ranks 51st among the 86 municipalities in the canton. The municipal tax multiplier and its corresponding rank are not provided in the available data.

The energy consumption profile for 2022 shows a diverse mix. Electricity consumption totaled 3,519 MWh, heating oil 2,966 MWh, wood 3,124 MWh, thermal solar energy 125 MWh, and ambient heat 1,864 MWh. Electricity, a universal energy carrier, is a useful metric for comparison. Maisprach's per capita electricity consumption is 3.7 MWh, ranking it 44th in the canton, which places it squarely in the middle range. This middle ranking suggests a typical level of consumption that is not heavily skewed by significant industrial activity, which can cause very high per capita figures, nor by an absence of such activity.

The vehicle stock in Maisprach, as of 2026, consists of 649 passenger cars and delivery vans. Of these, 543 are powered by petrol, diesel, or other combustion engines, while 106 are electric vehicles. This means 16.3% of the local vehicle fleet is electric, a notable share that reflects the ongoing transition in transportation. This data is detailed in Table 3.

In waste recycling for 2024, Maisprach demonstrates strong performance in specific categories. Residents recycled 32 kg per capita of "other metals," achieving the top rank of 1st in the canton for that material. The municipality also ranks well for plastics (17th), white tin and aluminum (16th), glass (19th), and paper and cardboard (24th). However, for green waste, it ranks 68th with 52 kg per capita. With two categories ranked within the top 10 and several others in the top 25, Maisprach can be considered among the leading municipalities in recycling performance for metals and packaging materials. The total recycled waste, per capita values, and canton-wide comparisons are shown in Table 4.