Iitti: population and statistics
Iitti has a population of 6,329 (2025) across 589.9 km², or 10.7 people per km². It ranks 145 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −8.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,329 residents
- 589.9 km²
- 11 people/km²
- 78 m
Iitti in numbers
Key points
Among the 10 municipalities in Päijät-Häme, Iitti ranks No. 6 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 2.1% in Iitti, compared with an average of 5.6% in Päijät-Häme and 7.7% nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.8 per 1,000 inh. in Iitti, compared with an average of 3.3 per 1,000 inh. in Päijät-Häme and 4.1 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Manufacturing, with 23.3% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 890 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 82,613 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kouvola (77,625 residents), 20 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,560 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Iitti over time
Iitti had 6,910 residents in 2015 and 6,329 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,625 |
| 2021 | 6,559 |
| 2022 | 6,504 |
| 2023 | 6,444 |
| 2024 | 6,401 |
| 2025 | 6,329 |
All indicators for Iitti
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 | Iitti | Päijät-Häme | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 12.8% | 12.9% | 13.3% | ranked 166 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 34.7% | 29.0% | 31.2% | ranked 110 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 50.3 years | 47.2 | 48.5 | ranked 108 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% | ranked 154 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 2.1% | 5.6% | 3.4% | ranked 230 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Iitti | Päijät-Häme | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 3,942 no. | 124,266 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 141 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 11.6% | – | 8.2% | ranked 83 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 11.5% | – | 14.5% | ranked 198 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 58.9% | – | 64.5% | ranked 194 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 16.6% | – | 11.1% | ranked 112 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 15.8% | – | 16.9% | ranked 173 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 382.1 /1,000 inh. | 110.6 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 83 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Iitti | Päijät-Häme | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 5.2% | – | 3.9% | ranked 116 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 38.0% | – | 39.8% | ranked 184 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 7.5% | – | 5.5% | ranked 94 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 18.0% | – | 17.1% | ranked 139 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 30.9% | – | 29.1% | ranked 128 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Iitti | Päijät-Häme | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 906 no. | 20,245 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 139 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 141.5 /1,000 inh. | 98.8 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 152 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 28,926 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 161 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 773 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 170 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 386 per 1,000 inh. | 10,533 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 134 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 61.0 per 1,000 inh. | 51.5 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 97 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.8 per 1,000 inh. | 3.3 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 62 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Iitti | Päijät-Häme | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 1,742 no. | 75,266 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 158 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 12.7% | 14.6% | 10.8% | ranked 75 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 73.3% | 71.2% | 75.4% | ranked 202 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Iitti | Päijät-Häme | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 33.2 /1,000 inh. | 33.1 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 73 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Iitti | Päijät-Häme | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 599 /1,000 inh. | 494 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 98 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Iitti | Päijät-Häme | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 16.1% | 16.1% | 14.3% | ranked 92 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Iitti | Päijät-Häme | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 26.1% | 29.0% | 24.1% | ranked 115 of 302 |
Business sectors: Iitti
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Manufacturing23.3% ×1.9
- Health and social work20.0% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10.0% ×4.1
- Construction9.9% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services8.0% ×1.1
- Education7.1% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade5.4% ×0.5
- Accommodation and food services4.6% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Iitti
Where is Iitti?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Iitti?
Iitti has 6,329 residents (2025), ranking 145 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Iitti?
Iitti covers 589.9 km², with a density of 11 people per km².
Is the population of Iitti growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Iitti went from 6,910 to 6,329, a change of −8.4%.
Where is Iitti?
Iitti is in Päijät-Häme. Latitude 60.883, longitude 26.333.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Iitti?
In Iitti, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 2.1% (2025), ranking 230 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 3.4%.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Iitti?
In Iitti, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.8 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 62 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 2.7 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Iitti?
In Iitti, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 890 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Iitti?
The nearest to Iitti are Kouvola (20 km), Lapinjärvi (30 km), Orimattila (34 km), Myrskylä (35 km), Lahti (38 km).
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