Hämeenkyrö: population and statistics
Hämeenkyrö has a population of 10,249 (2025) across 464.0 km², or 22.1 people per km². It ranks 94 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 10,249 residents
- 464.0 km²
- 22 people/km²
- 71 m
Hämeenkyrö in numbers
Key points
Among the 23 municipalities in Pirkanmaa, Hämeenkyrö ranks No. 10 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 1.6% in Hämeenkyrö, compared with an average of 5.2% in Pirkanmaa and 7.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 23.5% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 876 kWh a year here.
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Population of Hämeenkyrö over time
Hämeenkyrö had 10,667 residents in 2015 and 10,249 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 10,344 |
| 2021 | 10,337 |
| 2022 | 10,257 |
| 2023 | 10,319 |
| 2024 | 10,348 |
| 2025 | 10,249 |
All indicators for Hämeenkyrö
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 | Hämeenkyrö | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 15.9% | 14.0% | 13.3% | ranked 66 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.7% | 22.6% | 31.2% | ranked 220 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 46.1 years | 43.3 | 48.5 | ranked 209 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% | ranked 154 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 1.6% | 5.2% | 3.4% | ranked 262 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hämeenkyrö | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 5,548 no. | 315,673 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 98 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 11.0% | – | 8.2% | ranked 93 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 22.6% | – | 14.5% | ranked 83 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 65.1% | – | 64.5% | ranked 144 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 15.5% | – | 11.1% | ranked 119 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 12.4% | – | 16.9% | ranked 222 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 121.6 /1,000 inh. | 86.6 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 188 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hämeenkyrö | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 6.7% | – | 3.9% | ranked 89 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 37.7% | – | 39.8% | ranked 192 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 6.8% | – | 5.5% | ranked 111 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 22.7% | – | 17.1% | ranked 69 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 25.7% | – | 29.1% | ranked 177 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hämeenkyrö | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 1,287 no. | 54,499 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 98 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 124.4 /1,000 inh. | 99.7 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 193 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 30,164 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 94 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 1,186 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 97 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 572 per 1,000 inh. | 30,207 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 95 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 55.8 per 1,000 inh. | 55.0 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 140 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.0 per 1,000 inh. | 3.9 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 123 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hämeenkyrö | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 2,723 no. | 230,746 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 113 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 12.2% | 11.5% | 10.8% | ranked 95 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 75.0% | 73.7% | 75.4% | ranked 159 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hämeenkyrö | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 604 /1,000 inh. | 467 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 84 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Hämeenkyrö | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 11.7% | 14.7% | 14.3% | ranked 218 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Hämeenkyrö | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 25.4% | 35.7% | 24.1% | ranked 123 of 302 |
Business sectors: Hämeenkyrö
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work23.5% ×1.2
- Manufacturing14.6% ×1.2
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9.2% ×3.8
- Education9.2% ×1.2
- Construction9.0% ×1.4
- Wholesale and retail trade8.9% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services6.8% ×0.9
- Transport and storage4.6% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Hämeenkyrö
Where is Hämeenkyrö?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hämeenkyrö?
Hämeenkyrö has 10,249 residents (2025), ranking 94 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Hämeenkyrö?
Hämeenkyrö covers 464.0 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Hämeenkyrö growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hämeenkyrö went from 10,667 to 10,249, a change of −3.9%.
Where is Hämeenkyrö?
Hämeenkyrö is in Pirkanmaa. Latitude 61.633, longitude 23.200.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Hämeenkyrö?
In Hämeenkyrö, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 1.6% (2025), ranking 262 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 3.4%.
Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas: what is the figure for Hämeenkyrö?
In Hämeenkyrö, “Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas” stands at 22.7% (2025), ranking 69 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 17.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hämeenkyrö?
In Hämeenkyrö, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 876 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hämeenkyrö?
The nearest to Hämeenkyrö are Ikaalinen (17 km), Ylöjärvi (22 km), Nokia (24 km), Pirkkala (30 km), Tampere (33 km).
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