Konnevesi: population and statistics
Konnevesi has a population of 2,404 (2025) across 512.9 km², or 4.7 people per km². It ranks 235 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −12.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,404 residents
- 512.9 km²
- 5 people/km²
- 120 m
Konnevesi in numbers
Key points
Among the 22 municipalities in Central Finland, Konnevesi ranks No. 15 by population.
Share of Swedish speakers: 0.0% in Konnevesi, compared with an average of 0.2% in Central Finland and 5.0% nationally.
Unemployed as a share of the labour force: 15.6% in Konnevesi, compared with an average of 14.4% in Central Finland and 11.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 22.1% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 848 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of Swedish speakers”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Unemployed as a share of the labour force”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 71,840 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hankasalmi (4,436 residents), 28 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,392 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Konnevesi over time
Konnevesi had 2,757 residents in 2015 and 2,404 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,593 |
| 2021 | 2,586 |
| 2022 | 2,521 |
| 2023 | 2,499 |
| 2024 | 2,441 |
| 2025 | 2,404 |
All indicators for Konnevesi
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 | Konnevesi | 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) | 37.2% | 25.4% | 31.2% | ranked 81 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 51.7 years | 44.6 | 48.5 | ranked 80 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% | ranked 282 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 2.0% | 4.2% | 3.4% | ranked 236 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Konnevesi | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 1,570 no. | 164,402 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 234 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 11.8% | – | 8.2% | ranked 78 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 14.5% | – | 14.5% | ranked 150 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 70.5% | – | 64.5% | ranked 83 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 4.9% | – | 11.1% | ranked 222 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 21.2% | – | 16.9% | ranked 87 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 467.1 /1,000 inh. | 112.6 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 57 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Konnevesi | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 2.7% | – | 3.9% | ranked 180 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 33.3% | – | 39.8% | ranked 259 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) | 14.4% | – | 17.1% | ranked 197 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 45.0% | – | 29.1% | ranked 37 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Konnevesi | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 473 no. | 28,724 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 222 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 193.8 /1,000 inh. | 104.6 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 36 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 27,455 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 247 of 302 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 138 per 1,000 inh. | 12,966 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 236 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 57.4 per 1,000 inh. | 47.4 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 123 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.1 per 1,000 inh. | 3.5 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 215 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Konnevesi | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 785 no. | 106,247 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 228 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 15.6% | 14.4% | 10.8% | ranked 24 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 72.8% | 70.1% | 75.4% | ranked 215 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Konnevesi | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 603 /1,000 inh. | 489 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 88 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Konnevesi | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 16.6% | 17.3% | 14.3% | ranked 72 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Konnevesi | 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: Konnevesi
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work22.1% ×1.2
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17.5% ×7.2
- Transport and storage15.4% ×3.0
- Wholesale and retail trade10.6% ×1.0
- Education5.9% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical5.2% ×0.8
- Construction4.4% ×0.7
- Manufacturing4.0% ×0.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Konnevesi
Where is Konnevesi?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Konnevesi?
Konnevesi has 2,404 residents (2025), ranking 235 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Konnevesi?
Konnevesi covers 512.9 km², with a density of 5 people per km².
Is the population of Konnevesi growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Konnevesi went from 2,757 to 2,404, a change of −12.8%.
Where is Konnevesi?
Konnevesi is in Central Finland. Latitude 62.628, longitude 26.288.
Share of Swedish speakers: what is the figure for Konnevesi?
In Konnevesi, “Share of Swedish speakers” stands at 0.0% (2025), ranking 282 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 0.3%.
Unemployed as a share of the labour force: what is the figure for Konnevesi?
In Konnevesi, “Unemployed as a share of the labour force” stands at 15.6% (2024), ranking 24 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 10.8%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Konnevesi?
In Konnevesi, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 848 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Konnevesi?
The nearest to Konnevesi are Hankasalmi (28 km), Rautalampi (28 km), Äänekoski (29 km), Laukaa (29 km), Vesanto (34 km).
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