Miehikkälä: population and statistics
Miehikkälä has a population of 1,664 (2025) across 422.6 km², or 3.9 people per km². It ranks 273 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −20.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,664 residents
- 422.6 km²
- 4 people/km²
- 19 m
Miehikkälä in numbers
Key points
Among the 6 municipalities in Kymenlaakso, Miehikkälä ranks No. 6 by population.
At-risk-of-poverty rate: 21.5% in Miehikkälä, compared with an average of 15.5% in Kymenlaakso and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 28.3% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 924 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Kymenlaakso for “Share of people aged 65 and over”.
- Number 1 in Kymenlaakso for “Mean age of the population”.
- “At-risk-of-poverty rate”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of residential buildings heated with district heating”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 59,195 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.8 times lower than the national average.
Population of Miehikkälä over time
Miehikkälä had 2,085 residents in 2015 and 1,664 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,868 |
| 2021 | 1,835 |
| 2022 | 1,791 |
| 2023 | 1,752 |
| 2024 | 1,703 |
| 2025 | 1,664 |
All indicators for Miehikkälä
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 | Miehikkälä | Kymenlaakso | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 8.7% | 11.6% | 13.3% | ranked 285 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 40.2% | 31.0% | 31.2% | ranked 47 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 55.0 years | 48.8 | 48.5 | ranked 28 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.3% | ranked 154 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 4.2% | 5.2% | 3.4% | ranked 108 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Miehikkälä | Kymenlaakso | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 1,188 no. | 97,135 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 260 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 14.0% | – | 8.2% | ranked 50 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 8.3% | – | 14.5% | ranked 260 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 76.7% | – | 64.5% | ranked 31 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 3.1% | – | 11.1% | ranked 247 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 25.6% | – | 16.9% | ranked 31 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 423.7 /1,000 inh. | 97.0 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 71 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Miehikkälä | Kymenlaakso | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 0.4% | – | 3.9% | ranked 285 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 42.3% | – | 39.8% | ranked 119 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 1.9% | – | 5.5% | ranked 287 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 13.8% | – | 17.1% | ranked 206 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 40.8% | – | 29.1% | ranked 64 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Miehikkälä | Kymenlaakso | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 367 no. | 14,497 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 253 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 215.5 /1,000 inh. | 92.0 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 13 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 28,257 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 197 of 302 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 90 per 1,000 inh. | 7,039 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 272 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 54.1 per 1,000 inh. | 45.1 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 150 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.8 per 1,000 inh. | 2.5 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 233 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Miehikkälä | Kymenlaakso | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 445 no. | 58,589 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 275 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 13.1% | 14.7% | 10.8% | ranked 63 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 72.0% | 70.2% | 75.4% | ranked 234 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Miehikkälä | Kymenlaakso | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 663 /1,000 inh. | 552 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 13 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Miehikkälä | Kymenlaakso | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 21.5% | 15.5% | 14.3% | ranked 2 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Miehikkälä | Kymenlaakso | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 17.3% | 27.9% | 24.1% | ranked 289 of 302 |
Business sectors: Miehikkälä
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work28.3% ×1.5
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing21.5% ×8.8
- Administrative and support services12.7% ×1.7
- Transport and storage10.2% ×2.0
- Construction5.4% ×0.8
- Public administration and defence5.0% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade3.8% ×0.4
- Other service activities3.4% ×1.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Miehikkälä
Where is Miehikkälä?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Miehikkälä?
Miehikkälä has 1,664 residents (2025), ranking 273 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Miehikkälä?
Miehikkälä covers 422.6 km², with a density of 4 people per km².
Is the population of Miehikkälä growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Miehikkälä went from 2,085 to 1,664, a change of −20.2%.
Where is Miehikkälä?
Miehikkälä is in Kymenlaakso. Latitude 60.671, longitude 27.700.
At-risk-of-poverty rate: what is the figure for Miehikkälä?
In Miehikkälä, “At-risk-of-poverty rate” stands at 21.5% (2024), ranking 2 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 14.3%.
Share of residential buildings heated with district heating: what is the figure for Miehikkälä?
In Miehikkälä, “Share of residential buildings heated with district heating” stands at 0.4% (2025), ranking 285 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 3.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Miehikkälä?
In Miehikkälä, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 924 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Miehikkälä?
The nearest to Miehikkälä are Virolahti (9.7 km), Luumäki (28 km), Hamina (30 km), Lemi (44 km), Kotka (47 km).
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