Äänekoski: population and statistics
Äänekoski has a population of 17,492 (2025) across 884.6 km², or 19.8 people per km². It ranks 65 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −11.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 17,492 residents
- 884.6 km²
- 20 people/km²
- 102 m
Äänekoski in numbers
Key points
Among the 22 municipalities in Central Finland, Äänekoski ranks No. 4 by population.
Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders): 35.8 per 1,000 inh. in Äänekoski, compared with an average of 47.4 per 1,000 inh. in Central Finland and 59.4 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Unemployed as a share of the labour force: 18.1% in Äänekoski, compared with an average of 14.4% in Central Finland and 11.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Manufacturing, with 32.5% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 837 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Central Finland for “Unemployed as a share of the labour force”.
- “Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders)”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Unemployed as a share of the labour force”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of Swedish speakers”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 123,895 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Uurainen, 18.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Jyväskylä (149,895 residents), 40 km away.
Population of Äänekoski over time
Äänekoski had 19,646 residents in 2015 and 17,492 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 18,577 |
| 2021 | 18,318 |
| 2022 | 18,120 |
| 2023 | 17,971 |
| 2024 | 17,740 |
| 2025 | 17,492 |
All indicators for Äänekoski
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Äänekoski | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 13.6% | 13.9% | 13.3% | ranked 139 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 31.2% | 25.4% | 31.2% | ranked 152 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 48.3 years | 44.6 | 48.5 | ranked 154 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% | ranked 222 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 2.7% | 4.2% | 3.4% | ranked 187 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Äänekoski | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 10,852 no. | 164,402 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 58 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 5.5% | – | 8.2% | ranked 205 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 13.2% | – | 14.5% | ranked 173 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 49.7% | – | 64.5% | ranked 247 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 35.4% | – | 11.1% | ranked 53 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 15.7% | – | 16.9% | ranked 177 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 134.9 /1,000 inh. | 112.6 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 179 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Äänekoski | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 9.6% | – | 3.9% | ranked 63 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 44.9% | – | 39.8% | ranked 87 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 4.3% | – | 5.5% | ranked 191 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 18.4% | – | 17.1% | ranked 132 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 22.9% | – | 29.1% | ranked 192 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Äänekoski | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 1,556 no. | 28,724 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 80 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 87.7 /1,000 inh. | 104.6 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 281 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 28,297 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 193 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 850 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 151 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 627 per 1,000 inh. | 12,966 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 89 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 35.8 per 1,000 inh. | 47.4 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 294 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.8 per 1,000 inh. | 3.5 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 233 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Äänekoski | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 6,568 no. | 106,247 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 61 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 18.1% | 14.4% | 10.8% | ranked 12 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 68.1% | 70.1% | 75.4% | ranked 279 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Äänekoski | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.1 /1,000 inh. | 43.5 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 123 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Äänekoski | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 546 /1,000 inh. | 489 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 224 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Äänekoski | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 16.1% | 17.3% | 14.3% | ranked 92 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Äänekoski | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 22.1% | 32.5% | 24.1% | ranked 200 of 302 |
Business sectors: Äänekoski
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Manufacturing32.5% ×2.6
- Health and social work19.6% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade8.5% ×0.8
- Education7.9% ×1.1
- Construction6.3% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services5.2% ×0.7
- Public administration and defence3.7% ×0.7
- Transport and storage3.2% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Äänekoski
Where is Äänekoski?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Äänekoski?
Äänekoski has 17,492 residents (2025), ranking 65 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Äänekoski?
Äänekoski covers 884.6 km², with a density of 20 people per km².
Is the population of Äänekoski growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Äänekoski went from 19,646 to 17,492, a change of −11.0%.
Where is Äänekoski?
Äänekoski is in Central Finland. Latitude 62.600, longitude 25.725.
Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders): what is the figure for Äänekoski?
In Äänekoski, “Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders)” stands at 35.8 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 294 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 53.9 per 1,000 inh..
Unemployed as a share of the labour force: what is the figure for Äänekoski?
In Äänekoski, “Unemployed as a share of the labour force” stands at 18.1% (2024), ranking 12 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 10.8%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Äänekoski?
In Äänekoski, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 837 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Äänekoski?
The nearest to Äänekoski are Uurainen (18 km), Laukaa (24 km), Saarijärvi (27 km), Konnevesi (29 km), Jyväskylä (40 km).
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