An electromagnetic relay wherein a movable contact is closed or opened against a stationary contact through excitation or demagnetization of an electromagnetic coil. A base made of synthetic resin and having a flat plate shape is provided with a space extending vertically. A stationary contact member is formed separately of a terminal member, the stationary contact member and the terminal member are provided on the side of a top surface and on the side of an undersurface of a base, respectively, and these members are connected to each other through a hole formed in the base. A recess for positioning the stationary contact member is formed on the top surface of the base. The movable contact is placed on a shorter side of the electromagnetic coil.