Region
Pirkanmaa: municipalities in numbers
Pirkanmaa (region) has 23 municipalities and 548,910 residents across 13,249 km², or 41 people per km². Population: +8.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 548,910 residents
- 23 municipalities
- 13,249 km²
- 41 people/km²
Map and records: Pirkanmaa
Population change over 10 years
All municipalities in Pirkanmaa
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| Municipality | Population | Population change over 10 years | Population density | Area | Share of people aged under 15 | Share of people aged 65 and over |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampere | 263,337 | +17.0% | 500.5 people/km² | 526.2 km² | 12.3% | 19.0% |
| Nokia | 36,571 | +10.3% | 126.8 people/km² | 288.3 km² | 16.1% | 21.7% |
| Kangasala | 34,379 | +12.3% | 52.2 people/km² | 658.0 km² | 17.3% | 21.4% |
| Ylöjärvi | 33,658 | +2.8% | 30.2 people/km² | 1,116 km² | 18.9% | 21.0% |
| Lempäälä | 25,041 | +11.1% | 93.3 people/km² | 268.5 km² | 19.5% | 18.1% |
| Sastamala | 23,332 | −7.5% | 16.3 people/km² | 1,429 km² | 12.6% | 32.5% |
| Pirkkala | 21,373 | +13.0% | 262.5 people/km² | 81.4 km² | 17.9% | 18.7% |
| Valkeakoski | 20,762 | −2.7% | 76.3 people/km² | 272.1 km² | 13.8% | 28.5% |
| Akaa | 16,429 | −3.6% | 56.0 people/km² | 293.3 km² | 14.7% | 26.1% |
| Hämeenkyrö | 10,249 | −3.9% | 22.1 people/km² | 464.0 km² | 15.9% | 26.7% |
| Mänttä-Vilppula | 9,109 | −14.1% | 17.0 people/km² | 534.8 km² | 10.5% | 39.1% |
| Orivesi | 8,858 | −5.8% | 11.1 people/km² | 799.8 km² | 13.3% | 32.4% |
| Ikaalinen | 6,704 | −7.0% | 8.9 people/km² | 750.5 km² | 12.3% | 33.7% |
| Pälkäne | 6,146 | −7.9% | 11.0 people/km² | 560.7 km² | 12.4% | 32.5% |
| Virrat | 6,126 | −12.5% | 5.3 people/km² | 1,163 km² | 11.0% | 38.8% |
| Parkano | 6,011 | −11.2% | 7.0 people/km² | 852.9 km² | 12.4% | 36.1% |
| Vesilahti | 4,532 | +1.0% | 15.1 people/km² | 301.1 km² | 18.2% | 20.6% |
| Urjala | 4,440 | −9.9% | 9.3 people/km² | 475.5 km² | 11.3% | 35.8% |
| Ruovesi | 3,995 | −13.6% | 5.1 people/km² | 776.9 km² | 10.1% | 40.8% |
| Punkalaidun | 2,546 | −16.5% | 7.1 people/km² | 361.1 km² | 10.4% | 39.1% |
| Kuhmoinen | 1,979 | −15.2% | 3.0 people/km² | 660.9 km² | 7.8% | 47.2% |
| Kihniö | 1,670 | −18.1% | 4.7 people/km² | 357.2 km² | 11.1% | 39.3% |
| Juupajoki | 1,663 | −16.3% | 6.4 people/km² | 258.5 km² | 12.1% | 35.4% |
Pirkanmaa compared with the national figures
Population-weighted averages for rates; totals for counts.
| Indicator | Pirkanmaa | Finland |
|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 | 14.0% | 14.3% |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 22.6% | 23.8% |
| Mean age of the population | 43.3 years | 44.1 years |
| Share of Swedish speakers | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Share of foreign nationals | 5.2% | 7.7% |
| Total dwellings | 315,673 no. | 3,258,449 no. |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants | 86.6 /1,000 inh. | 85.9 /1,000 inh. |
| Business establishments | 54,499 no. | 600,547 no. |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants | 99.7 /1,000 inh. | 106.4 /1,000 inh. |
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) | 230,746 no. | 2,423,433 no. |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force | 11.5% | 11.7% |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) | 73.7% | 73.7% |
| At-risk-of-poverty rate | 14.7% | 14.2% |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification | 35.7% | 34.2% |
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants | 26.6 /1,000 inh. | 38.9 /1,000 inh. |
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants | 467 /1,000 inh. | 480 /1,000 inh. |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) | 30,207 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) | 55.0 per 1,000 inh. | 59.4 per 1,000 inh. |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants | 3.9 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. |
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are there in Pirkanmaa?
Pirkanmaa has 23 municipalities. The most populous is Tampere, with 263,337 residents.
What is the population of Pirkanmaa?
Pirkanmaa has 548,910 residents (2025), or 41 people per km².
Which municipality in Pirkanmaa is growing fastest?
Tampere has the fastest growth in Pirkanmaa over 10 years: +17.0%.
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