The invention relates to a multistage pump (1), including a pump body (4), at a lower end of which a base element (2) is arranged, and at an upper end of which a head element (3) is arranged. At least the base element (2) is made from sheet steel and has an inlet port (5) and an outlet port (16). The inlet port (5) and the outlet port (16) are mechanically connected to each other by a pipe (6) running through the base element (2).