Akaa: population and statistics
Akaa has a population of 16,429 (2025) across 293.3 km², or 56.0 people per km². It ranks 67 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 16,429 residents
- 293.3 km²
- 56 people/km²
- 82 m
Akaa in numbers
Key points
Among the 23 municipalities in Pirkanmaa, Akaa ranks No. 9 by population.
Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 92.1 /1,000 inh. in Akaa, compared with an average of 99.7 /1,000 inh. in Pirkanmaa and 106.4 /1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Manufacturing, with 27.2% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 885 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of dwellings not permanently occupied”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 41,077 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Valkeakoski, 14.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lempäälä (25,041 residents), 17 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,540 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Akaa over time
Akaa had 17,043 residents in 2015 and 16,429 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 16,391 |
| 2021 | 16,467 |
| 2022 | 16,473 |
| 2023 | 16,405 |
| 2024 | 16,387 |
| 2025 | 16,429 |
All indicators for Akaa
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 | Akaa | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 14.7% | 14.0% | 13.3% | ranked 102 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.1% | 22.6% | 31.2% | ranked 227 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 45.9 years | 43.3 | 48.5 | ranked 215 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% | ranked 154 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 2.2% | 5.2% | 3.4% | ranked 219 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Akaa | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 8,854 no. | 315,673 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 72 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 8.3% | – | 8.2% | ranked 149 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 16.8% | – | 14.5% | ranked 120 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 55.3% | – | 64.5% | ranked 225 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 27.7% | – | 11.1% | ranked 71 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 9.4% | – | 16.9% | ranked 270 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 48.9 /1,000 inh. | 86.6 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 243 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Akaa | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 2.1% | – | 3.9% | ranked 201 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 48.8% | – | 39.8% | ranked 44 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 8.3% | – | 5.5% | ranked 81 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 20.9% | – | 17.1% | ranked 87 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 19.4% | – | 29.1% | ranked 213 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Akaa | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 1,510 no. | 54,499 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 86 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 92.1 /1,000 inh. | 99.7 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 269 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 29,560 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 118 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 1,243 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 90 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 848 per 1,000 inh. | 30,207 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 65 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 51.6 per 1,000 inh. | 55.0 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 172 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.0 per 1,000 inh. | 3.9 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 53 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Akaa | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 4,477 no. | 230,746 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 82 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 10.7% | 11.5% | 10.8% | ranked 153 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 77.2% | 73.7% | 75.4% | ranked 118 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Akaa | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 563 /1,000 inh. | 467 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 185 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Akaa | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 11.7% | 14.7% | 14.3% | ranked 218 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Akaa | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 27.3% | 35.7% | 24.1% | ranked 97 of 302 |
Business sectors: Akaa
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Manufacturing27.2% ×2.2
- Health and social work17.8% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade8.4% ×0.8
- Construction8.4% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services7.4% ×1.0
- Education6.1% ×0.8
- Public administration and defence4.4% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical4.0% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Akaa
Where is Akaa?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Akaa?
Akaa has 16,429 residents (2025), ranking 67 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Akaa?
Akaa covers 293.3 km², with a density of 56 people per km².
Is the population of Akaa growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Akaa went from 17,043 to 16,429, a change of −3.6%.
Where is Akaa?
Akaa is in Pirkanmaa. Latitude 61.167, longitude 23.868.
Share of dwellings not permanently occupied: what is the figure for Akaa?
In Akaa, “Share of dwellings not permanently occupied” stands at 9.4% (2025), ranking 270 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 16.9%.
Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Akaa?
In Akaa, “Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 92.1 /1,000 inh. (2024), ranking 269 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 141.7 /1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Akaa?
In Akaa, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 885 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Akaa?
The nearest to Akaa are Valkeakoski (14 km), Lempäälä (17 km), Urjala (19 km), Vesilahti (21 km), Pälkäne (29 km).
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