Muurame: population and statistics
Muurame has a population of 10,646 (2025) across 144.1 km², or 73.9 people per km². It ranks 90 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 10,646 residents
- 144.1 km²
- 74 people/km²
- 75 m
Muurame in numbers
Key points
Among the 22 municipalities in Central Finland, Muurame ranks No. 5 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification: 40.6% in Muurame, compared with an average of 32.5% in Central Finland and 34.2% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 1.2% in Muurame, compared with an average of 4.2% in Central Finland and 7.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Manufacturing, with 29.4% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 853 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Central Finland for “Share of dwellings built after 2000”.
- Number 1 in Central Finland for “Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat”.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings not permanently occupied”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 20,178 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.0 times the national average.
Population of Muurame over time
Muurame had 9,791 residents in 2015 and 10,646 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 10,267 |
| 2021 | 10,426 |
| 2022 | 10,486 |
| 2023 | 10,551 |
| 2024 | 10,614 |
| 2025 | 10,646 |
All indicators for Muurame
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 | Muurame | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 19.7% | 13.9% | 13.3% | ranked 17 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.0% | 25.4% | 31.2% | ranked 273 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 42.2 years | 44.6 | 48.5 | ranked 270 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | ranked 154 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 1.2% | 4.2% | 3.4% | ranked 284 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Muurame | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 4,914 no. | 164,402 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 111 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 2.4% | – | 8.2% | ranked 271 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 37.4% | – | 14.5% | ranked 21 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 58.3% | – | 64.5% | ranked 199 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 22.3% | – | 11.1% | ranked 89 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 8.0% | – | 16.9% | ranked 288 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 65.6 /1,000 inh. | 112.6 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 220 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Muurame | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 6.7% | – | 3.9% | ranked 89 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 45.0% | – | 39.8% | ranked 86 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 17.3% | – | 5.5% | ranked 12 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 18.9% | – | 17.1% | ranked 120 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 12.1% | – | 29.1% | ranked 256 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Muurame | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 1,047 no. | 28,724 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 122 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 98.6 /1,000 inh. | 104.6 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 252 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 33,137 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 30 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 1,267 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 87 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 611 per 1,000 inh. | 12,966 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 90 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) | 3.4 per 1,000 inh. | 3.5 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 87 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Muurame | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 2,848 no. | 106,247 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 111 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 9.7% | 14.4% | 10.8% | ranked 181 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 80.6% | 70.1% | 75.4% | ranked 49 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Muurame | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 533 /1,000 inh. | 489 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 244 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Muurame | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 7.3% | 17.3% | 14.3% | ranked 289 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Muurame | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 40.6% | 32.5% | 24.1% | ranked 7 of 302 |
Business sectors: Muurame
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Manufacturing29.4% ×2.4
- Health and social work22.1% ×1.2
- Construction9.0% ×1.4
- Wholesale and retail trade7.9% ×0.7
- Education7.2% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services5.2% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical2.9% ×0.5
- Accommodation and food services2.8% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Muurame
Where is Muurame?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Muurame?
Muurame has 10,646 residents (2025), ranking 90 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Muurame?
Muurame covers 144.1 km², with a density of 74 people per km².
Is the population of Muurame growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Muurame went from 9,791 to 10,646, a change of +8.7%.
Where is Muurame?
Muurame is in Central Finland. Latitude 62.133, longitude 25.675.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification: what is the figure for Muurame?
In Muurame, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification” stands at 40.6% (2024), ranking 7 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 24.1%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Muurame?
In Muurame, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 1.2% (2025), ranking 284 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 3.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Muurame?
In Muurame, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 853 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Muurame?
The nearest to Muurame are Jyväskylä (12 km), Toivakka (22 km), Petäjävesi (29 km), Laukaa (34 km), Luhanka (37 km).
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