Luhanka: population and statistics
Luhanka has a population of 695 (2025) across 214.5 km², or 3.2 people per km². It ranks 299 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −8.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 695 residents
- 214.5 km²
- 3 people/km²
- 74 m
Luhanka in numbers
Key points
Among the 22 municipalities in Central Finland, Luhanka ranks No. 22 by population.
Share of Swedish speakers: 0.0% in Luhanka, compared with an average of 0.2% in Central Finland and 5.0% nationally.
Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 227.8 /1,000 inh. in Luhanka, compared with an average of 104.6 /1,000 inh. in Central Finland and 106.4 /1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 23.8% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 877 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Central Finland for “Share of people aged 65 and over”.
- Number 1 in Central Finland for “Mean age of the population”.
- “Share of Swedish speakers”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 30,042 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.8 times lower than the national average.
Population of Luhanka over time
Luhanka had 761 residents in 2015 and 695 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 699 |
| 2021 | 703 |
| 2022 | 692 |
| 2023 | 702 |
| 2024 | 711 |
| 2025 | 695 |
All indicators for Luhanka
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 | Luhanka | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 8.9% | 13.9% | 13.3% | ranked 283 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 43.7% | 25.4% | 31.2% | ranked 20 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 57.1 years | 44.6 | 48.5 | ranked 7 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% | ranked 282 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 0.7% | 4.2% | 3.4% | ranked 297 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Luhanka | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 498 no. | 164,402 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 299 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 15.1% | – | 8.2% | ranked 39 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 14.1% | – | 14.5% | ranked 156 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 74.3% | – | 64.5% | ranked 49 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 0.4% | – | 11.1% | ranked 294 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 24.7% | – | 16.9% | ranked 39 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,173 /1,000 inh. | 112.6 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 6 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Luhanka | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 0.5% | – | 3.9% | ranked 281 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 33.4% | – | 39.8% | ranked 257 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 4.9% | – | 5.5% | ranked 172 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 7.8% | – | 17.1% | ranked 286 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 53.4% | – | 29.1% | ranked 7 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Luhanka | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 162 no. | 28,724 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 295 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 227.8 /1,000 inh. | 104.6 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 4 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 30,592 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 79 of 302 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 39 per 1,000 inh. | 12,966 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 299 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 56.1 per 1,000 inh. | 47.4 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 136 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.4 per 1,000 inh. | 3.5 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 267 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Luhanka | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 154 no. | 106,247 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 301 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 11.0% | 14.4% | 10.8% | ranked 146 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 75.2% | 70.1% | 75.4% | ranked 155 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Luhanka | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 640 /1,000 inh. | 489 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 25 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Luhanka | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 16.9% | 17.3% | 14.3% | ranked 63 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Luhanka | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 26.3% | 32.5% | 24.1% | ranked 111 of 302 |
Business sectors: Luhanka
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing23.8% ×9.8
- Health and social work23.2% ×1.2
- Construction11.9% ×1.8
- Administrative and support services9.3% ×1.3
- Transport and storage6.0% ×1.1
- Public administration and defence6.0% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade5.3% ×0.5
- Education4.6% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Luhanka
Where is Luhanka?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Luhanka?
Luhanka has 695 residents (2025), ranking 299 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Luhanka?
Luhanka covers 214.5 km², with a density of 3 people per km².
Is the population of Luhanka growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Luhanka went from 761 to 695, a change of −8.7%.
Where is Luhanka?
Luhanka is in Central Finland. Latitude 61.800, longitude 25.700.
Share of Swedish speakers: what is the figure for Luhanka?
In Luhanka, “Share of Swedish speakers” stands at 0.0% (2025), ranking 282 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 0.3%.
Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Luhanka?
In Luhanka, “Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 227.8 /1,000 inh. (2024), ranking 4 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 141.7 /1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Luhanka?
In Luhanka, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 877 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Luhanka?
The nearest to Luhanka are Joutsa (23 km), Jämsä (28 km), Hartola (30 km), Sysmä (33 km), Muurame (37 km).
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