Hankasalmi: population and statistics
Hankasalmi has a population of 4,436 (2025) across 571.7 km², or 7.8 people per km². It ranks 181 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −15.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,436 residents
- 571.7 km²
- 8 people/km²
- 108 m
Hankasalmi in numbers
Key points
Among the 22 municipalities in Central Finland, Hankasalmi ranks No. 9 by population.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 22.9% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 849 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Central Finland for “Share of Swedish speakers”.
- Its area is roughly equal to 80,070 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Laukaa (18,808 residents), 25 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,396 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Hankasalmi over time
Hankasalmi had 5,240 residents in 2015 and 4,436 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,782 |
| 2021 | 4,683 |
| 2022 | 4,601 |
| 2023 | 4,549 |
| 2024 | 4,509 |
| 2025 | 4,436 |
All indicators for Hankasalmi
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 | Hankasalmi | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 12.0% | 13.9% | 13.3% | ranked 201 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 35.6% | 25.4% | 31.2% | ranked 102 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 51.2 years | 44.6 | 48.5 | ranked 87 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | ranked 154 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 2.2% | 4.2% | 3.4% | ranked 219 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hankasalmi | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 2,780 no. | 164,402 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 175 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 8.6% | – | 8.2% | ranked 138 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 12.3% | – | 14.5% | ranked 181 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 69.4% | – | 64.5% | ranked 98 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 5.2% | – | 11.1% | ranked 220 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 18.4% | – | 16.9% | ranked 128 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 321.9 /1,000 inh. | 112.6 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 102 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hankasalmi | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 0.8% | – | 3.9% | ranked 266 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 36.3% | – | 39.8% | ranked 213 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 4.6% | – | 5.5% | ranked 181 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 13.3% | – | 17.1% | ranked 215 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 44.9% | – | 29.1% | ranked 38 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hankasalmi | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 723 no. | 28,724 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 165 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 160.3 /1,000 inh. | 104.6 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 101 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 28,512 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 185 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 656 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 193 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 197 per 1,000 inh. | 12,966 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 196 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 44.4 per 1,000 inh. | 47.4 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 242 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.3 per 1,000 inh. | 3.5 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 186 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hankasalmi | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 1,327 no. | 106,247 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 174 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 12.8% | 14.4% | 10.8% | ranked 71 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 73.3% | 70.1% | 75.4% | ranked 202 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hankasalmi | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 589 /1,000 inh. | 489 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 122 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Hankasalmi | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 16.0% | 17.3% | 14.3% | ranked 95 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Hankasalmi | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 21.4% | 32.5% | 24.1% | ranked 220 of 302 |
Business sectors: Hankasalmi
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work22.9% ×1.2
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15.0% ×6.2
- Manufacturing12.5% ×1.0
- Education9.0% ×1.2
- Construction7.2% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade6.4% ×0.6
- Transport and storage5.1% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services5.1% ×1.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Hankasalmi
Where is Hankasalmi?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hankasalmi?
Hankasalmi has 4,436 residents (2025), ranking 181 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Hankasalmi?
Hankasalmi covers 571.7 km², with a density of 8 people per km².
Is the population of Hankasalmi growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hankasalmi went from 5,240 to 4,436, a change of −15.3%.
Where is Hankasalmi?
Hankasalmi is in Central Finland. Latitude 62.389, longitude 26.436.
Share of residential buildings heated with district heating: what is the figure for Hankasalmi?
In Hankasalmi, “Share of residential buildings heated with district heating” stands at 0.8% (2025), ranking 266 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 3.9%.
Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies: what is the figure for Hankasalmi?
In Hankasalmi, “Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies” stands at 656 €/m² (2025), ranking 193 of 220 municipalities; the national median is 1,110 €/m².
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hankasalmi?
In Hankasalmi, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 849 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hankasalmi?
The nearest to Hankasalmi are Laukaa (25 km), Konnevesi (28 km), Rautalampi (33 km), Toivakka (37 km), Pieksämäki (39 km).
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