Jokioinen: population and statistics
Jokioinen has a population of 4,795 (2025) across 180.4 km², or 26.6 people per km². It ranks 169 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −11.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,795 residents
- 180.4 km²
- 27 people/km²
- 122 m
Jokioinen in numbers
Key points
Among the 11 municipalities in Kanta-Häme, Jokioinen ranks No. 9 by population.
Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants: 623 /1,000 inh. in Jokioinen, compared with an average of 541 /1,000 inh. in Kanta-Häme and 480 /1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 24.0% 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.
- Its area is roughly equal to 25,270 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Forssa (16,307 residents), 7.5 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 Jokioinen over time
Jokioinen had 5,425 residents in 2015 and 4,795 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,061 |
| 2021 | 5,046 |
| 2022 | 4,990 |
| 2023 | 4,916 |
| 2024 | 4,848 |
| 2025 | 4,795 |
All indicators for Jokioinen
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 | Jokioinen | Kanta-Häme | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 13.3% | 13.3% | 13.3% | ranked 148 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 30.9% | 28.0% | 31.2% | ranked 160 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 48.5 years | 46.8 | 48.5 | ranked 151 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | ranked 103 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 2.5% | 5.0% | 3.4% | ranked 202 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Jokioinen | Kanta-Häme | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 2,795 no. | 98,711 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 173 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 13.8% | – | 8.2% | ranked 53 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 11.6% | – | 14.5% | ranked 196 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 68.3% | – | 64.5% | ranked 112 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 12.2% | – | 11.1% | ranked 143 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 16.0% | – | 16.9% | ranked 170 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 54.4 /1,000 inh. | 124.5 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 237 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Jokioinen | Kanta-Häme | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 2.0% | – | 3.9% | ranked 205 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) | 4.0% | – | 5.5% | ranked 201 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 17.4% | – | 17.1% | ranked 148 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 20.2% | – | 29.1% | ranked 206 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Jokioinen | Kanta-Häme | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 588 no. | 17,308 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 194 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 121.3 /1,000 inh. | 102.1 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 202 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 30,244 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 91 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 1,009 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 124 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 225 per 1,000 inh. | 8,482 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 182 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 46.9 per 1,000 inh. | 50.2 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 217 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 143 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Jokioinen | Kanta-Häme | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 1,539 no. | 63,916 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 167 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 9.4% | 10.9% | 10.8% | ranked 192 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 78.9% | 75.1% | 75.4% | ranked 77 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Jokioinen | Kanta-Häme | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 623 /1,000 inh. | 541 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 44 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Jokioinen | Kanta-Häme | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 10.1% | 13.2% | 14.3% | ranked 247 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Jokioinen | Kanta-Häme | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 27.4% | 30.0% | 24.1% | ranked 93 of 302 |
Business sectors: Jokioinen
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical24.0% ×3.8
- Health and social work18.8% ×1.0
- Manufacturing16.8% ×1.4
- Construction8.5% ×1.3
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.6% ×2.3
- Education5.3% ×0.7
- Wholesale and retail trade4.7% ×0.4
- Transport and storage3.5% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Jokioinen
Where is Jokioinen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jokioinen?
Jokioinen has 4,795 residents (2025), ranking 169 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Jokioinen?
Jokioinen covers 180.4 km², with a density of 27 people per km².
Is the population of Jokioinen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Jokioinen went from 5,425 to 4,795, a change of −11.6%.
Where is Jokioinen?
Jokioinen is in Kanta-Häme. Latitude 60.804, longitude 23.486.
Share of residential buildings heated with electricity: what is the figure for Jokioinen?
In Jokioinen, “Share of residential buildings heated with electricity” stands at 56.1% (2025), ranking 15 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 39.8%.
Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Jokioinen?
In Jokioinen, “Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 623 /1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 44 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 580 /1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Jokioinen?
In Jokioinen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 900 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Jokioinen?
The nearest to Jokioinen are Forssa (7.5 km), Ypäjä (11 km), Humppila (15 km), Tammela (15 km), Somero (20 km).
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