Hausjärvi: population and statistics
Hausjärvi has a population of 7,862 (2025) across 389.5 km², or 20.2 people per km². It ranks 119 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −9.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 7,862 residents
- 389.5 km²
- 20 people/km²
- 104 m
Hausjärvi in numbers
Key points
Among the 11 municipalities in Kanta-Häme, Hausjärvi ranks No. 6 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.4 per 1,000 inh. in Hausjärvi, compared with an average of 2.7 per 1,000 inh. in Kanta-Häme and 4.1 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 22.5% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 900 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of residential buildings heated with electricity”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 54,555 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Riihimäki (28,555 residents), 15 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,600 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Hausjärvi over time
Hausjärvi had 8,729 residents in 2015 and 7,862 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,175 |
| 2021 | 8,143 |
| 2022 | 8,031 |
| 2023 | 7,998 |
| 2024 | 7,901 |
| 2025 | 7,862 |
All indicators for Hausjärvi
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 | Hausjärvi | Kanta-Häme | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 14.6% | 13.3% | 13.3% | ranked 104 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.9% | 28.0% | 31.2% | ranked 229 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 46.5 years | 46.8 | 48.5 | ranked 199 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | ranked 103 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 2.7% | 5.0% | 3.4% | ranked 187 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hausjärvi | Kanta-Häme | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 4,221 no. | 98,711 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 131 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 13.2% | – | 8.2% | ranked 59 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 17.3% | – | 14.5% | ranked 115 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 69.3% | – | 64.5% | ranked 100 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 10.1% | – | 11.1% | ranked 159 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 12.3% | – | 16.9% | ranked 223 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 95.6 /1,000 inh. | 124.5 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 201 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hausjärvi | Kanta-Häme | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 0.9% | – | 3.9% | ranked 260 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 56.1% | – | 39.8% | ranked 15 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 5.5% | – | 5.5% | ranked 152 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 16.4% | – | 17.1% | ranked 166 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 20.3% | – | 29.1% | ranked 205 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hausjärvi | Kanta-Häme | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 928 no. | 17,308 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 137 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 117.5 /1,000 inh. | 102.1 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 210 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 31,429 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 56 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 893 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 142 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 326 per 1,000 inh. | 8,482 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 151 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 41.5 per 1,000 inh. | 50.2 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 262 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.4 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 267 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hausjärvi | Kanta-Häme | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 1,709 no. | 63,916 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 160 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 8.5% | 10.9% | 10.8% | ranked 225 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 79.6% | 75.1% | 75.4% | ranked 67 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hausjärvi | Kanta-Häme | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 602 /1,000 inh. | 541 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 91 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Hausjärvi | Kanta-Häme | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 10.2% | 13.2% | 14.3% | ranked 245 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Hausjärvi | Kanta-Häme | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 26.3% | 30.0% | 24.1% | ranked 111 of 302 |
Business sectors: Hausjärvi
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work22.5% ×1.2
- Construction13.9% ×2.1
- Manufacturing11.6% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9.3% ×3.8
- Education9.0% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services7.5% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade6.1% ×0.6
- Other service activities4.6% ×1.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Hausjärvi
Where is Hausjärvi?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hausjärvi?
Hausjärvi has 7,862 residents (2025), ranking 119 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Hausjärvi?
Hausjärvi covers 389.5 km², with a density of 20 people per km².
Is the population of Hausjärvi growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hausjärvi went from 8,729 to 7,862, a change of −9.9%.
Where is Hausjärvi?
Hausjärvi is in Kanta-Häme. Latitude 60.788, longitude 25.028.
Share of residential buildings heated with electricity: what is the figure for Hausjärvi?
In Hausjärvi, “Share of residential buildings heated with electricity” stands at 56.1% (2025), ranking 15 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 39.8%.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hausjärvi?
In Hausjärvi, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.4 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 267 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 2.7 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hausjärvi?
In Hausjärvi, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 900 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hausjärvi?
The nearest to Hausjärvi are Riihimäki (15 km), Kärkölä (16 km), Hyvinkää (20 km), Mäntsälä (23 km), Janakkala (25 km).
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