Hamina: population and statistics
Hamina has a population of 19,113 (2025) across 610.6 km², or 31.3 people per km². It ranks 61 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −8.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 19,113 residents
- 610.6 km²
- 31 people/km²
- 6 m
Hamina in numbers
Key points
Among the 6 municipalities in Kymenlaakso, Hamina ranks No. 3 by population.
Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.5 /1,000 inh. in Hamina, compared with an average of 19.0 /1,000 inh. in Kymenlaakso and 38.9 /1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 20.2% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 956 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Kymenlaakso for “Share of residential buildings heated with electricity”.
- Number 1 in Kymenlaakso for “Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat”.
- “Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 85,524 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kotka (50,029 residents), 18 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,824 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Hamina over time
Hamina had 20,851 residents in 2015 and 19,113 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 19,877 |
| 2021 | 19,702 |
| 2022 | 19,549 |
| 2023 | 19,534 |
| 2024 | 19,311 |
| 2025 | 19,113 |
All indicators for Hamina
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 | Hamina | Kymenlaakso | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 11.4% | 11.6% | 13.3% | ranked 220 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 32.6% | 31.0% | 31.2% | ranked 128 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 50.0 years | 48.8 | 48.5 | ranked 114 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.3% | ranked 131 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 5.7% | 5.2% | 3.4% | ranked 63 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hamina | Kymenlaakso | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 11,603 no. | 97,135 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 51 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 7.9% | – | 8.2% | ranked 153 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) | 50.8% | – | 64.5% | ranked 244 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 29.0% | – | 11.1% | ranked 64 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 12.6% | – | 16.9% | ranked 220 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 113.4 /1,000 inh. | 97.0 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 194 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hamina | Kymenlaakso | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 1.5% | – | 3.9% | ranked 233 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 47.3% | – | 39.8% | ranked 51 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 11.3% | – | 5.5% | ranked 41 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 23.6% | – | 17.1% | ranked 62 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 15.1% | – | 29.1% | ranked 238 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hamina | Kymenlaakso | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 1,834 no. | 14,497 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 69 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 95.0 /1,000 inh. | 92.0 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 262 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 29,400 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 126 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 1,158 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 102 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 841 per 1,000 inh. | 7,039 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 67 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 44.0 per 1,000 inh. | 45.1 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 247 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.7 per 1,000 inh. | 2.5 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 242 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hamina | Kymenlaakso | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 6,057 no. | 58,589 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 65 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 14.3% | 14.7% | 10.8% | ranked 38 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 71.5% | 70.2% | 75.4% | ranked 245 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Hamina | Kymenlaakso | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 /1,000 inh. | 19.0 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 129 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hamina | Kymenlaakso | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 583 /1,000 inh. | 552 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 144 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Hamina | Kymenlaakso | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 14.4% | 15.5% | 14.3% | ranked 143 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Hamina | Kymenlaakso | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 26.3% | 27.9% | 24.1% | ranked 111 of 302 |
Business sectors: Hamina
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work20.2% ×1.1
- Manufacturing11.3% ×0.9
- Transport and storage10.1% ×1.9
- Wholesale and retail trade9.1% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services8.3% ×1.1
- Construction7.9% ×1.2
- Public administration and defence7.0% ×1.4
- Education5.8% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Hamina
Where is Hamina?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hamina?
Hamina has 19,113 residents (2025), ranking 61 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Hamina?
Hamina covers 610.6 km², with a density of 31 people per km².
Is the population of Hamina growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hamina went from 20,851 to 19,113, a change of −8.3%.
Where is Hamina?
Hamina is in Kymenlaakso. Latitude 60.570, longitude 27.198.
Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hamina?
In Hamina, “Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.5 /1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 129 of 136 municipalities; the national median is 36.4 /1,000 inh..
Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat: what is the figure for Hamina?
In Hamina, “Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat” stands at 11.3% (2025), ranking 41 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 5.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hamina?
In Hamina, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 956 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hamina?
The nearest to Hamina are Kotka (18 km), Virolahti (27 km), Miehikkälä (30 km), Pyhtää (36 km), Kouvola (43 km).
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