Asikkala: population and statistics
Asikkala has a population of 7,841 (2025) across 563.5 km², or 13.9 people per km². It ranks 120 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 7,841 residents
- 563.5 km²
- 14 people/km²
- 91 m
Asikkala in numbers
Key points
Among the 10 municipalities in Päijät-Häme, Asikkala ranks No. 5 by population.
Share of Swedish speakers: 0.1% in Asikkala, compared with an average of 0.4% in Päijät-Häme and 5.0% nationally.
Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 486.0 /1,000 inh. in Asikkala, compared with an average of 110.6 /1,000 inh. in Päijät-Häme and 85.9 /1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 18.8% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 874 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Päijät-Häme for “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Share of Swedish speakers”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 78,927 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hollola (22,775 residents), 21 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,496 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Asikkala over time
Asikkala had 8,287 residents in 2015 and 7,841 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,059 |
| 2021 | 8,033 |
| 2022 | 8,014 |
| 2023 | 7,968 |
| 2024 | 7,889 |
| 2025 | 7,841 |
All indicators for Asikkala
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 | Asikkala | Päijät-Häme | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 11.8% | 12.9% | 13.3% | ranked 209 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 36.0% | 29.0% | 31.2% | ranked 93 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 51.2 years | 47.2 | 48.5 | ranked 87 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | ranked 222 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 2.9% | 5.6% | 3.4% | ranked 176 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Asikkala | Päijät-Häme | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 4,785 no. | 124,266 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 116 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 8.5% | – | 8.2% | ranked 143 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 19.2% | – | 14.5% | ranked 102 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 56.2% | – | 64.5% | ranked 215 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 22.1% | – | 11.1% | ranked 92 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 17.0% | – | 16.9% | ranked 150 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 486.0 /1,000 inh. | 110.6 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 53 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Asikkala | Päijät-Häme | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 4.2% | – | 3.9% | ranked 141 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 43.5% | – | 39.8% | ranked 97 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 5.1% | – | 5.5% | ranked 164 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 18.2% | – | 17.1% | ranked 133 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 28.9% | – | 29.1% | ranked 154 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Asikkala | Päijät-Häme | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 1,099 no. | 20,245 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 119 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 139.3 /1,000 inh. | 98.8 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 160 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 29,396 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 127 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 1,185 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 98 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 471 per 1,000 inh. | 10,533 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 113 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 60.1 per 1,000 inh. | 51.5 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 104 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.0 per 1,000 inh. | 3.3 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 53 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Asikkala | Päijät-Häme | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 2,105 no. | 75,266 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 146 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 11.8% | 14.6% | 10.8% | ranked 108 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 73.0% | 71.2% | 75.4% | ranked 210 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Asikkala | Päijät-Häme | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 99.0 /1,000 inh. | 33.1 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 33 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Asikkala | Päijät-Häme | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 590 /1,000 inh. | 494 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 118 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Asikkala | Päijät-Häme | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 13.7% | 16.1% | 14.3% | ranked 171 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Asikkala | Päijät-Häme | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 28.2% | 29.0% | 24.1% | ranked 81 of 302 |
Business sectors: Asikkala
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work18.8% ×1.0
- Manufacturing18.3% ×1.5
- Wholesale and retail trade9.4% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9.3% ×3.8
- Construction8.6% ×1.3
- Education7.7% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services5.6% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services5.4% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Asikkala
Where is Asikkala?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Asikkala?
Asikkala has 7,841 residents (2025), ranking 120 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Asikkala?
Asikkala covers 563.5 km², with a density of 14 people per km².
Is the population of Asikkala growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Asikkala went from 8,287 to 7,841, a change of −5.4%.
Where is Asikkala?
Asikkala is in Päijät-Häme. Latitude 61.172, longitude 25.547.
Share of Swedish speakers: what is the figure for Asikkala?
In Asikkala, “Share of Swedish speakers” stands at 0.1% (2025), ranking 222 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 0.3%.
Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Asikkala?
In Asikkala, “Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 486.0 /1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 53 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 186.3 /1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Asikkala?
In Asikkala, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 874 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Asikkala?
The nearest to Asikkala are Hollola (21 km), Lahti (22 km), Padasjoki (25 km), Heinola (26 km), Kärkölä (37 km).
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