Kihniö: population and statistics
Kihniö has a population of 1,670 (2025) across 357.2 km², or 4.7 people per km². It ranks 272 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −18.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,670 residents
- 357.2 km²
- 5 people/km²
- 165 m
Kihniö in numbers
Key points
Among the 23 municipalities in Pirkanmaa, Kihniö ranks No. 22 by population.
Share of Swedish speakers: 0.0% in Kihniö, compared with an average of 0.4% in Pirkanmaa and 5.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Manufacturing, with 35.9% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 840 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Pirkanmaa for “Elevation”.
- Number 1 in Pirkanmaa for “Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat”.
- “Share of Swedish speakers”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 50,027 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.0 times lower than the national average.
Population of Kihniö over time
Kihniö had 2,038 residents in 2015 and 1,670 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,822 |
| 2021 | 1,808 |
| 2022 | 1,771 |
| 2023 | 1,749 |
| 2024 | 1,703 |
| 2025 | 1,670 |
All indicators for Kihniö
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 | Kihniö | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 11.1% | 14.0% | 13.3% | ranked 230 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 39.3% | 22.6% | 31.2% | ranked 57 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 53.4 years | 43.3 | 48.5 | ranked 48 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% | ranked 282 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 2.0% | 5.2% | 3.4% | ranked 236 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kihniö | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 1,082 no. | 315,673 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 267 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 11.8% | – | 8.2% | ranked 78 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 6.7% | – | 14.5% | ranked 274 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 72.0% | – | 64.5% | ranked 70 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 1.9% | – | 11.1% | ranked 266 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 23.7% | – | 16.9% | ranked 49 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 528.1 /1,000 inh. | 86.6 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 49 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kihniö | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 0.4% | – | 3.9% | ranked 285 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 32.3% | – | 39.8% | ranked 267 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 1.1% | – | 5.5% | ranked 299 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 17.3% | – | 17.1% | ranked 149 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 48.8% | – | 29.1% | ranked 16 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kihniö | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 348 no. | 54,499 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 257 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 204.3 /1,000 inh. | 99.7 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 23 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 27,339 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 254 of 302 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 88 per 1,000 inh. | 30,207 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 276 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 52.7 per 1,000 inh. | 55.0 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 160 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.6 per 1,000 inh. | 3.9 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 295 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kihniö | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 520 no. | 230,746 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 259 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 8.1% | 11.5% | 10.8% | ranked 233 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 76.4% | 73.7% | 75.4% | ranked 137 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kihniö | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 601 /1,000 inh. | 467 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 94 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Kihniö | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 16.2% | 14.7% | 14.3% | ranked 85 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Kihniö | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 18.6% | 35.7% | 24.1% | ranked 271 of 302 |
Business sectors: Kihniö
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Manufacturing35.9% ×2.9
- Health and social work17.1% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9.8% ×4.0
- Construction7.5% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade6.5% ×0.6
- Education6.1% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services4.3% ×0.6
- Transport and storage3.3% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Kihniö
Where is Kihniö?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kihniö?
Kihniö has 1,670 residents (2025), ranking 272 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Kihniö?
Kihniö covers 357.2 km², with a density of 5 people per km².
Is the population of Kihniö growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kihniö went from 2,038 to 1,670, a change of −18.1%.
Where is Kihniö?
Kihniö is in Pirkanmaa. Latitude 62.208, longitude 23.179.
Share of Swedish speakers: what is the figure for Kihniö?
In Kihniö, “Share of Swedish speakers” stands at 0.0% (2025), ranking 282 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 0.3%.
Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat: what is the figure for Kihniö?
In Kihniö, “Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat” stands at 1.1% (2025), ranking 299 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 5.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kihniö?
In Kihniö, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 840 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kihniö?
The nearest to Kihniö are Parkano (23 km), Virrat (31 km), Karvia (33 km), Alavus (48 km), Ikaalinen (49 km).
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