Joutsa: population and statistics
Joutsa has a population of 4,079 (2025) across 867.1 km², or 4.7 people per km². It ranks 186 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −13.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,079 residents
- 867.1 km²
- 5 people/km²
- 104 m
Joutsa in numbers
Key points
Among the 22 municipalities in Central Finland, Joutsa ranks No. 10 by population.
At-risk-of-poverty rate: 19.4% in Joutsa, compared with an average of 17.3% in Central Finland and 14.2% nationally.
Share of people aged under 15: 9.5% in Joutsa, compared with an average of 13.9% in Central Finland and 14.3% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 26.3% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 867 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Central Finland for “Share of foreign nationals”.
- “At-risk-of-poverty rate”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged under 15”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 121,440 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hartola, 18.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Muurame (10,646 residents), 49 km away.
Population of Joutsa over time
Joutsa had 4,688 residents in 2015 and 4,079 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,297 |
| 2021 | 4,263 |
| 2022 | 4,171 |
| 2023 | 4,079 |
| 2024 | 4,099 |
| 2025 | 4,079 |
All indicators for Joutsa
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 | Joutsa | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 9.5% | 13.9% | 13.3% | ranked 274 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 42.5% | 25.4% | 31.2% | ranked 29 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 55.0 years | 44.6 | 48.5 | ranked 28 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | ranked 154 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 6.0% | 4.2% | 3.4% | ranked 55 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Joutsa | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 2,917 no. | 164,402 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 165 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 8.5% | – | 8.2% | ranked 143 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 11.0% | – | 14.5% | ranked 206 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 55.4% | – | 64.5% | ranked 223 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 13.0% | – | 11.1% | ranked 136 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 21.6% | – | 16.9% | ranked 78 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 564.4 /1,000 inh. | 112.6 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 45 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Joutsa | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 3.7% | – | 3.9% | ranked 156 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 36.6% | – | 39.8% | ranked 208 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 2.9% | – | 5.5% | ranked 253 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 11.6% | – | 17.1% | ranked 242 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 45.2% | – | 29.1% | ranked 35 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Joutsa | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 756 no. | 28,724 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 160 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 184.4 /1,000 inh. | 104.6 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 51 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 27,130 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 268 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 704 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 184 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 233 per 1,000 inh. | 12,966 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 179 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 57.1 per 1,000 inh. | 47.4 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 127 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.5 per 1,000 inh. | 3.5 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 258 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Joutsa | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 1,297 no. | 106,247 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 179 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 13.9% | 14.4% | 10.8% | ranked 45 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 70.2% | 70.1% | 75.4% | ranked 258 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Joutsa | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.9 /1,000 inh. | 43.5 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 98 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Joutsa | 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 | Joutsa | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 19.4% | 17.3% | 14.3% | ranked 13 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Joutsa | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 20.8% | 32.5% | 24.1% | ranked 235 of 302 |
Business sectors: Joutsa
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work26.3% ×1.4
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13.4% ×5.5
- Construction10.3% ×1.6
- Wholesale and retail trade9.6% ×0.9
- Manufacturing9.2% ×0.7
- Education6.9% ×0.9
- Public administration and defence4.8% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services4.7% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Joutsa
Where is Joutsa?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Joutsa?
Joutsa has 4,079 residents (2025), ranking 186 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Joutsa?
Joutsa covers 867.1 km², with a density of 5 people per km².
Is the population of Joutsa growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Joutsa went from 4,688 to 4,079, a change of −13.0%.
Where is Joutsa?
Joutsa is in Central Finland. Latitude 61.742, longitude 26.115.
At-risk-of-poverty rate: what is the figure for Joutsa?
In Joutsa, “At-risk-of-poverty rate” stands at 19.4% (2024), ranking 13 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 14.3%.
Share of people aged under 15: what is the figure for Joutsa?
In Joutsa, “Share of people aged under 15” stands at 9.5% (2025), ranking 274 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 13.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Joutsa?
In Joutsa, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 867 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Joutsa?
The nearest to Joutsa are Hartola (19 km), Luhanka (23 km), Sysmä (35 km), Hirvensalmi (37 km), Kangasniemi (39 km).
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