Hollola: population and statistics
Hollola has a population of 22,775 (2025) across 652.0 km², or 34.9 people per km². It ranks 46 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 22,775 residents
- 652.0 km²
- 35 people/km²
- 140 m
Hollola in numbers
Key points
Among the 10 municipalities in Päijät-Häme, Hollola ranks No. 2 by population.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 23.1% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 882 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Päijät-Häme for “Elevation”.
- Number 1 in Päijät-Häme for “Share of people aged under 15”.
- “Share of dwellings not permanently occupied”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 91,311 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lahti (121,832 residents), 7.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,528 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Hollola over time
Hollola had 23,915 residents in 2015 and 22,775 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 23,251 |
| 2021 | 23,090 |
| 2022 | 22,943 |
| 2023 | 22,885 |
| 2024 | 22,849 |
| 2025 | 22,775 |
All indicators for Hollola
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 | Hollola | Päijät-Häme | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 15.4% | 12.9% | 13.3% | ranked 79 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 27.8% | 29.0% | 31.2% | ranked 204 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 46.6 years | 47.2 | 48.5 | ranked 198 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | ranked 103 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 2.2% | 5.6% | 3.4% | ranked 219 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hollola | Päijät-Häme | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 11,749 no. | 124,266 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 49 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 4.7% | – | 8.2% | ranked 218 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 24.0% | – | 14.5% | ranked 70 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 54.4% | – | 64.5% | ranked 227 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 27.9% | – | 11.1% | ranked 68 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 9.0% | – | 16.9% | ranked 277 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 76.4 /1,000 inh. | 110.6 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 214 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hollola | Päijät-Häme | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 12.4% | – | 3.9% | ranked 41 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 46.4% | – | 39.8% | ranked 71 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 8.9% | – | 5.5% | ranked 67 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 17.9% | – | 17.1% | ranked 141 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 14.2% | – | 29.1% | ranked 243 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hollola | Päijät-Häme | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 2,265 no. | 20,245 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 49 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 99.1 /1,000 inh. | 98.8 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 250 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 31,642 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 53 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 1,288 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 84 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 1,067 per 1,000 inh. | 10,533 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 55 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 46.8 per 1,000 inh. | 51.5 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 219 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.9 per 1,000 inh. | 3.3 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 129 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hollola | Päijät-Häme | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 5,797 no. | 75,266 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 70 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 9.5% | 14.6% | 10.8% | ranked 188 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 78.8% | 71.2% | 75.4% | ranked 79 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Hollola | Päijät-Häme | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 /1,000 inh. | 33.1 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 115 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hollola | Päijät-Häme | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 551 /1,000 inh. | 494 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 212 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Hollola | Päijät-Häme | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 9.5% | 16.1% | 14.3% | ranked 254 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Hollola | Päijät-Häme | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 32.4% | 29.0% | 24.1% | ranked 48 of 302 |
Business sectors: Hollola
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work23.1% ×1.2
- Manufacturing19.2% ×1.5
- Wholesale and retail trade9.6% ×0.9
- Construction8.3% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services6.9% ×0.9
- Transport and storage6.3% ×1.2
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.8% ×2.4
- Education5.4% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Hollola
Where is Hollola?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hollola?
Hollola has 22,775 residents (2025), ranking 46 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Hollola?
Hollola covers 652.0 km², with a density of 35 people per km².
Is the population of Hollola growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hollola went from 23,915 to 22,775, a change of −4.8%.
Where is Hollola?
Hollola is in Päijät-Häme. Latitude 60.989, longitude 25.513.
Share of dwellings not permanently occupied: what is the figure for Hollola?
In Hollola, “Share of dwellings not permanently occupied” stands at 9.0% (2025), ranking 277 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 16.9%.
Share of residential buildings heated with district heating: what is the figure for Hollola?
In Hollola, “Share of residential buildings heated with district heating” stands at 12.4% (2025), ranking 41 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 3.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hollola?
In Hollola, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 882 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hollola?
The nearest to Hollola are Lahti (7.7 km), Kärkölä (18 km), Asikkala (21 km), Orimattila (24 km), Hausjärvi (34 km).
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