Juupajoki: population and statistics
Juupajoki has a population of 1,663 (2025) across 258.5 km², or 6.4 people per km². It ranks 274 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −16.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,663 residents
- 258.5 km²
- 6 people/km²
- 141 m
Juupajoki in numbers
Key points
Among the 23 municipalities in Pirkanmaa, Juupajoki ranks No. 23 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 1.5% in Juupajoki, compared with an average of 5.2% in Pirkanmaa and 7.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Manufacturing, with 38.7% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 863 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Pirkanmaa for “Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings not permanently occupied”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 36,203 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Orivesi (8,858 residents), 13 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,452 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Juupajoki over time
Juupajoki had 1,988 residents in 2015 and 1,663 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,800 |
| 2021 | 1,786 |
| 2022 | 1,768 |
| 2023 | 1,708 |
| 2024 | 1,668 |
| 2025 | 1,663 |
All indicators for Juupajoki
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 | Juupajoki | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 12.1% | 14.0% | 13.3% | ranked 196 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 35.4% | 22.6% | 31.2% | ranked 103 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 50.5 years | 43.3 | 48.5 | ranked 104 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | ranked 103 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 1.5% | 5.2% | 3.4% | ranked 268 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Juupajoki | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 1,091 no. | 315,673 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 265 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 16.1% | – | 8.2% | ranked 33 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 9.9% | – | 14.5% | ranked 234 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 65.4% | – | 64.5% | ranked 141 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 9.0% | – | 11.1% | ranked 174 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 25.9% | – | 16.9% | ranked 28 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 279.6 /1,000 inh. | 86.6 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 112 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Juupajoki | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 4.4% | – | 3.9% | ranked 130 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 40.9% | – | 39.8% | ranked 135 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 4.0% | – | 5.5% | ranked 201 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 13.2% | – | 17.1% | ranked 217 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 37.4% | – | 29.1% | ranked 83 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Juupajoki | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 280 no. | 54,499 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 273 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 167.9 /1,000 inh. | 99.7 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 78 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 29,705 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 113 of 302 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 108 per 1,000 inh. | 30,207 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 256 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 64.9 per 1,000 inh. | 55.0 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 72 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.4 per 1,000 inh. | 3.9 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 171 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Juupajoki | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 659 no. | 230,746 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 246 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 8.8% | 11.5% | 10.8% | ranked 214 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 78.8% | 73.7% | 75.4% | ranked 79 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Juupajoki | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 621 /1,000 inh. | 467 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 48 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Juupajoki | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 13.7% | 14.7% | 14.3% | ranked 171 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Juupajoki | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 22.7% | 35.7% | 24.1% | ranked 186 of 302 |
Business sectors: Juupajoki
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Manufacturing38.7% ×3.1
- Health and social work12.3% ×0.6
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10.9% ×4.5
- Administrative and support services6.9% ×0.9
- Construction6.5% ×1.0
- Transport and storage5.5% ×1.1
- Education4.9% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical4.2% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Juupajoki
Where is Juupajoki?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Juupajoki?
Juupajoki has 1,663 residents (2025), ranking 274 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Juupajoki?
Juupajoki covers 258.5 km², with a density of 6 people per km².
Is the population of Juupajoki growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Juupajoki went from 1,988 to 1,663, a change of −16.3%.
Where is Juupajoki?
Juupajoki is in Pirkanmaa. Latitude 61.797, longitude 24.370.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Juupajoki?
In Juupajoki, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 1.5% (2025), ranking 268 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 3.4%.
Share of dwellings not permanently occupied: what is the figure for Juupajoki?
In Juupajoki, “Share of dwellings not permanently occupied” stands at 25.9% (2025), ranking 28 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 16.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Juupajoki?
In Juupajoki, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 863 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Juupajoki?
The nearest to Juupajoki are Orivesi (13 km), Ruovesi (26 km), Mänttä-Vilppula (29 km), Kangasala (40 km), Jämsä (44 km).
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