Kuhmoinen: population and statistics
Kuhmoinen has a population of 1,979 (2025) across 660.9 km², or 3.0 people per km². It ranks 257 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −15.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,979 residents
- 660.9 km²
- 3 people/km²
- 117 m
Kuhmoinen in numbers
Key points
Among the 23 municipalities in Pirkanmaa, Kuhmoinen ranks No. 21 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 47.2% in Kuhmoinen, compared with an average of 22.6% in Pirkanmaa and 23.8% nationally.
Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,579 /1,000 inh. in Kuhmoinen, compared with an average of 86.6 /1,000 inh. in Pirkanmaa and 85.9 /1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 23.1% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 871 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Pirkanmaa for “Share of people aged 65 and over”.
- Number 1 in Pirkanmaa for “Mean age of the population”.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 92,569 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.2 times lower than the national average.
Population of Kuhmoinen over time
Kuhmoinen had 2,334 residents in 2015 and 1,979 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,161 |
| 2021 | 2,158 |
| 2022 | 2,119 |
| 2023 | 2,092 |
| 2024 | 2,038 |
| 2025 | 1,979 |
All indicators for Kuhmoinen
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 | Kuhmoinen | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 7.8% | 14.0% | 13.3% | ranked 294 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 47.2% | 22.6% | 31.2% | ranked 5 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 57.4 years | 43.3 | 48.5 | ranked 6 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% | ranked 90 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 2.0% | 5.2% | 3.4% | ranked 236 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kuhmoinen | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 1,601 no. | 315,673 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 232 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 18.4% | – | 8.2% | ranked 19 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 7.4% | – | 14.5% | ranked 271 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 57.9% | – | 64.5% | ranked 204 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 20.6% | – | 11.1% | ranked 97 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 28.0% | – | 16.9% | ranked 11 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,579 /1,000 inh. | 86.6 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 3 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kuhmoinen | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 1.6% | – | 3.9% | ranked 226 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 38.8% | – | 39.8% | ranked 176 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 3.2% | – | 5.5% | ranked 242 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 13.9% | – | 17.1% | ranked 203 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 42.5% | – | 29.1% | ranked 51 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kuhmoinen | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 408 no. | 54,499 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 240 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 200.2 /1,000 inh. | 99.7 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 27 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 27,516 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 243 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 604 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 199 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 116 per 1,000 inh. | 30,207 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 251 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 58.6 per 1,000 inh. | 55.0 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 112 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.1 per 1,000 inh. | 3.9 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 23 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kuhmoinen | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 559 no. | 230,746 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 256 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 10.6% | 11.5% | 10.8% | ranked 157 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 74.2% | 73.7% | 75.4% | ranked 180 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kuhmoinen | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 569 /1,000 inh. | 467 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 173 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Kuhmoinen | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 16.6% | 14.7% | 14.3% | ranked 72 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Kuhmoinen | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 24.1% | 35.7% | 24.1% | ranked 151 of 302 |
Business sectors: Kuhmoinen
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work23.1% ×1.2
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13.8% ×5.7
- Manufacturing10.0% ×0.8
- Construction8.4% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade8.4% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services6.2% ×0.8
- Education6.2% ×0.8
- Public administration and defence5.6% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Kuhmoinen
Where is Kuhmoinen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kuhmoinen?
Kuhmoinen has 1,979 residents (2025), ranking 257 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Kuhmoinen?
Kuhmoinen covers 660.9 km², with a density of 3 people per km².
Is the population of Kuhmoinen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kuhmoinen went from 2,334 to 1,979, a change of −15.2%.
Where is Kuhmoinen?
Kuhmoinen is in Pirkanmaa. Latitude 61.567, longitude 25.183.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Kuhmoinen?
In Kuhmoinen, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 47.2% (2025), ranking 5 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 31.2%.
Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Kuhmoinen?
In Kuhmoinen, “Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,579 /1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 186.3 /1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kuhmoinen?
In Kuhmoinen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 871 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kuhmoinen?
The nearest to Kuhmoinen are Padasjoki (24 km), Sysmä (28 km), Jämsä (33 km), Luhanka (38 km), Hartola (44 km).
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