Ikaalinen: population and statistics
Ikaalinen has a population of 6,704 (2025) across 750.5 km², or 8.9 people per km². It ranks 136 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,704 residents
- 750.5 km²
- 9 people/km²
- 101 m
Ikaalinen in numbers
Key points
Among the 23 municipalities in Pirkanmaa, Ikaalinen ranks No. 13 by population.
Share of Swedish speakers: 0.1% in Ikaalinen, compared with an average of 0.4% in Pirkanmaa and 5.0% nationally.
Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders): 69.5 per 1,000 inh. in Ikaalinen, compared with an average of 55.0 per 1,000 inh. in Pirkanmaa and 59.4 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 23.9% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 859 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of Swedish speakers”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 105,109 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hämeenkyrö (10,249 residents), 17 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,436 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Ikaalinen over time
Ikaalinen had 7,207 residents in 2015 and 6,704 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,866 |
| 2021 | 6,877 |
| 2022 | 6,804 |
| 2023 | 6,850 |
| 2024 | 6,758 |
| 2025 | 6,704 |
All indicators for Ikaalinen
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 | Ikaalinen | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 12.3% | 14.0% | 13.3% | ranked 187 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 33.7% | 22.6% | 31.2% | ranked 120 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 49.8 years | 43.3 | 48.5 | ranked 119 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | ranked 222 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 4.1% | 5.2% | 3.4% | ranked 113 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ikaalinen | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 4,300 no. | 315,673 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 127 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 11.3% | – | 8.2% | ranked 89 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 16.4% | – | 14.5% | ranked 124 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 58.0% | – | 64.5% | ranked 201 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 24.4% | – | 11.1% | ranked 79 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 18.8% | – | 16.9% | ranked 121 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 314.9 /1,000 inh. | 86.6 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 103 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ikaalinen | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 4.3% | – | 3.9% | ranked 137 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 39.4% | – | 39.8% | ranked 163 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 4.7% | – | 5.5% | ranked 177 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 20.7% | – | 17.1% | ranked 90 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 30.8% | – | 29.1% | ranked 131 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ikaalinen | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 1,186 no. | 54,499 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 107 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 175.5 /1,000 inh. | 99.7 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 70 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 27,948 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 217 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 755 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 172 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 466 per 1,000 inh. | 30,207 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 114 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 69.5 per 1,000 inh. | 55.0 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 52 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.2 per 1,000 inh. | 3.9 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 199 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ikaalinen | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 2,189 no. | 230,746 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 141 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 12.8% | 11.5% | 10.8% | ranked 71 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 71.6% | 73.7% | 75.4% | ranked 242 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ikaalinen | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 88.6 /1,000 inh. | 26.6 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 38 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ikaalinen | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 562 /1,000 inh. | 467 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 187 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Ikaalinen | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 17.0% | 14.7% | 14.3% | ranked 60 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Ikaalinen | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 25.7% | 35.7% | 24.1% | ranked 121 of 302 |
Business sectors: Ikaalinen
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work23.9% ×1.2
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11.1% ×4.6
- Education8.3% ×1.1
- Manufacturing8.2% ×0.7
- Wholesale and retail trade8.0% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services6.8% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services5.5% ×1.5
- Construction4.7% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Ikaalinen
Where is Ikaalinen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ikaalinen?
Ikaalinen has 6,704 residents (2025), ranking 136 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Ikaalinen?
Ikaalinen covers 750.5 km², with a density of 9 people per km².
Is the population of Ikaalinen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ikaalinen went from 7,207 to 6,704, a change of −7.0%.
Where is Ikaalinen?
Ikaalinen is in Pirkanmaa. Latitude 61.769, longitude 23.068.
Share of Swedish speakers: what is the figure for Ikaalinen?
In Ikaalinen, “Share of Swedish speakers” stands at 0.1% (2025), ranking 222 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 0.3%.
Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders): what is the figure for Ikaalinen?
In Ikaalinen, “Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders)” stands at 69.5 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 52 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 53.9 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ikaalinen?
In Ikaalinen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 859 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ikaalinen?
The nearest to Ikaalinen are Hämeenkyrö (17 km), Jämijärvi (20 km), Parkano (27 km), Kankaanpää (36 km), Ylöjärvi (37 km).
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