Nokia: population and statistics
Nokia has a population of 36,571 (2025) across 288.3 km², or 127 people per km². It ranks 32 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 36,571 residents
- 288.3 km²
- 127 people/km²
- 83 m
Nokia in numbers
Key points
Among the 23 municipalities in Pirkanmaa, Nokia ranks No. 2 by population.
Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 78.0 /1,000 inh. in Nokia, compared with an average of 99.7 /1,000 inh. in Pirkanmaa and 106.4 /1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Manufacturing, with 27.9% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 877 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings not permanently occupied”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 40,384 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.8 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Pirkkala, 7.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Tampere (263,337 residents), 14 km away.
Population of Nokia over time
Nokia had 33,162 residents in 2015 and 36,571 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 34,476 |
| 2021 | 34,884 |
| 2022 | 35,346 |
| 2023 | 35,647 |
| 2024 | 36,176 |
| 2025 | 36,571 |
All indicators for Nokia
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 | Nokia | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 16.1% | 14.0% | 13.3% | ranked 62 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.7% | 22.6% | 31.2% | ranked 264 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 42.9 years | 43.3 | 48.5 | ranked 258 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% | ranked 131 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 2.7% | 5.2% | 3.4% | ranked 187 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nokia | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 19,100 no. | 315,673 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 33 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 4.4% | – | 8.2% | ranked 224 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 38.5% | – | 14.5% | ranked 18 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 39.6% | – | 64.5% | ranked 270 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 43.5% | – | 11.1% | ranked 33 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 7.5% | – | 16.9% | ranked 293 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 41.3 /1,000 inh. | 86.6 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 253 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Nokia | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 12.7% | – | 3.9% | ranked 38 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 43.0% | – | 39.8% | ranked 101 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 17.4% | – | 5.5% | ranked 11 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 16.8% | – | 17.1% | ranked 156 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 9.6% | – | 29.1% | ranked 272 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nokia | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 2,823 no. | 54,499 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 39 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 78.0 /1,000 inh. | 99.7 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 296 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 31,691 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 52 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 2,039 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 28 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 1,715 per 1,000 inh. | 30,207 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 37 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 46.9 per 1,000 inh. | 55.0 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 217 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.4 per 1,000 inh. | 3.9 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 87 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nokia | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 12,010 no. | 230,746 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 31 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 11.0% | 11.5% | 10.8% | ranked 146 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 77.9% | 73.7% | 75.4% | ranked 97 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Nokia | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 530 /1,000 inh. | 467 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 253 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Nokia | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 9.9% | 14.7% | 14.3% | ranked 248 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Nokia | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 32.0% | 35.7% | 24.1% | ranked 52 of 302 |
Business sectors: Nokia
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Manufacturing27.9% ×2.2
- Health and social work21.9% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade9.6% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services8.0% ×1.1
- Education6.2% ×0.8
- Construction5.9% ×0.9
- Transport and storage4.7% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services3.1% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Nokia
Where is Nokia?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nokia?
Nokia has 36,571 residents (2025), ranking 32 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Nokia?
Nokia covers 288.3 km², with a density of 127 people per km².
Is the population of Nokia growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Nokia went from 33,162 to 36,571, a change of +10.3%.
Where is Nokia?
Nokia is in Pirkanmaa. Latitude 61.477, longitude 23.505.
Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Nokia?
In Nokia, “Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 78.0 /1,000 inh. (2024), ranking 296 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 141.7 /1,000 inh..
Share of dwellings not permanently occupied: what is the figure for Nokia?
In Nokia, “Share of dwellings not permanently occupied” stands at 7.5% (2025), ranking 293 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 16.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Nokia?
In Nokia, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 877 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Nokia?
The nearest to Nokia are Pirkkala (7.8 km), Ylöjärvi (9.1 km), Tampere (14 km), Vesilahti (19 km), Lempäälä (22 km).
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