Region
Central Finland: municipalities in numbers
Central Finland (region) has 22 municipalities and 273,731 residents across 16,043 km², or 17 people per km². Population: +0.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 273,731 residents
- 22 municipalities
- 16,043 km²
- 17 people/km²
Map and records: Central Finland
Population change over 10 years
All municipalities in Central Finland
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| Municipality | Population | Population change over 10 years | Population density | Area | Share of people aged under 15 | Share of people aged 65 and over |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jyväskylä | 149,895 | +9.1% | 128.0 people/km² | 1,171 km² | 13.7% | 19.8% |
| Jämsä | 19,020 | −11.7% | 12.1 people/km² | 1,571 km² | 10.8% | 36.0% |
| Laukaa | 18,808 | −0.3% | 29.0 people/km² | 648.5 km² | 20.1% | 22.7% |
| Äänekoski | 17,492 | −11.0% | 19.8 people/km² | 884.6 km² | 13.6% | 31.2% |
| Muurame | 10,646 | +8.7% | 73.9 people/km² | 144.1 km² | 19.7% | 21.0% |
| Keuruu | 9,014 | −10.9% | 7.2 people/km² | 1,258 km² | 11.6% | 37.8% |
| Saarijärvi | 8,763 | −11.6% | 7.0 people/km² | 1,252 km² | 11.7% | 37.6% |
| Viitasaari | 5,695 | −14.6% | 4.6 people/km² | 1,249 km² | 11.2% | 40.5% |
| Hankasalmi | 4,436 | −15.3% | 7.8 people/km² | 571.7 km² | 12.0% | 35.6% |
| Joutsa | 4,079 | −13.0% | 4.7 people/km² | 867.1 km² | 9.5% | 42.5% |
| Pihtipudas | 3,676 | −12.9% | 3.4 people/km² | 1,075 km² | 12.1% | 36.2% |
| Uurainen | 3,651 | −0.4% | 10.5 people/km² | 348.0 km² | 23.0% | 21.4% |
| Karstula | 3,514 | −17.7% | 4.0 people/km² | 887.1 km² | 10.4% | 39.7% |
| Petäjävesi | 3,511 | −12.4% | 7.7 people/km² | 456.4 km² | 15.2% | 27.0% |
| Konnevesi | 2,404 | −12.8% | 4.7 people/km² | 512.9 km² | 12.0% | 37.2% |
| Toivakka | 2,307 | −5.1% | 6.4 people/km² | 361.5 km² | 15.6% | 29.9% |
| Kinnula | 1,472 | −15.6% | 3.2 people/km² | 460.2 km² | 17.4% | 37.2% |
| Multia | 1,386 | −18.9% | 1.9 people/km² | 733.2 km² | 11.0% | 41.9% |
| Kannonkoski | 1,137 | −22.2% | 2.6 people/km² | 445.0 km² | 10.1% | 40.4% |
| Kyyjärvi | 1,129 | −18.1% | 2.5 people/km² | 448.2 km² | 14.4% | 41.3% |
| Kivijärvi | 1,001 | −16.6% | 2.1 people/km² | 483.9 km² | 12.1% | 40.6% |
| Luhanka | 695 | −8.7% | 3.2 people/km² | 214.5 km² | 8.9% | 43.7% |
Central Finland compared with the national figures
Population-weighted averages for rates; totals for counts.
| Indicator | Central Finland | Finland |
|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 | 13.9% | 14.3% |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 25.4% | 23.8% |
| Mean age of the population | 44.6 years | 44.1 years |
| Share of Swedish speakers | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Share of foreign nationals | 4.2% | 7.7% |
| Total dwellings | 164,402 no. | 3,258,449 no. |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants | 112.6 /1,000 inh. | 85.9 /1,000 inh. |
| Business establishments | 28,724 no. | 600,547 no. |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants | 104.6 /1,000 inh. | 106.4 /1,000 inh. |
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) | 106,247 no. | 2,423,433 no. |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force | 14.4% | 11.7% |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) | 70.1% | 73.7% |
| At-risk-of-poverty rate | 17.3% | 14.2% |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification | 32.5% | 34.2% |
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants | 43.5 /1,000 inh. | 38.9 /1,000 inh. |
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants | 489 /1,000 inh. | 480 /1,000 inh. |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) | 12,966 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) | 47.4 per 1,000 inh. | 59.4 per 1,000 inh. |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants | 3.5 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. |
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are there in Central Finland?
Central Finland has 22 municipalities. The most populous is Jyväskylä, with 149,895 residents.
What is the population of Central Finland?
Central Finland has 273,731 residents (2025), or 17 people per km².
Which municipality in Central Finland is growing fastest?
Jyväskylä has the fastest growth in Central Finland over 10 years: +9.1%.
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