Orivesi: population and statistics
Orivesi has a population of 8,858 (2025) across 799.8 km², or 11.1 people per km². It ranks 109 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 8,858 residents
- 799.8 km²
- 11 people/km²
- 101 m
Orivesi in numbers
Key points
Among the 23 municipalities in Pirkanmaa, Orivesi ranks No. 12 by population.
Share of Swedish speakers: 0.1% in Orivesi, compared with an average of 0.4% in Pirkanmaa and 5.0% nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.1 per 1,000 inh. in Orivesi, compared with an average of 3.9 per 1,000 inh. in Pirkanmaa and 4.1 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 25.1% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 875 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of Swedish speakers”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 112,010 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Juupajoki, 13.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kangasala (34,379 residents), 28 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,500 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Orivesi over time
Orivesi had 9,408 residents in 2015 and 8,858 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 9,008 |
| 2021 | 8,978 |
| 2022 | 8,935 |
| 2023 | 8,839 |
| 2024 | 8,869 |
| 2025 | 8,858 |
All indicators for Orivesi
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 | Orivesi | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 13.3% | 14.0% | 13.3% | ranked 148 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 32.4% | 22.6% | 31.2% | ranked 132 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 49.1 years | 43.3 | 48.5 | ranked 135 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | ranked 222 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 2.1% | 5.2% | 3.4% | ranked 230 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Orivesi | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 5,229 no. | 315,673 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 102 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 12.7% | – | 8.2% | ranked 71 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 15.8% | – | 14.5% | ranked 131 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 56.8% | – | 64.5% | ranked 213 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 21.2% | – | 11.1% | ranked 95 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 14.8% | – | 16.9% | ranked 192 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 412.8 /1,000 inh. | 86.6 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 73 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Orivesi | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 2.5% | – | 3.9% | ranked 186 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 46.3% | – | 39.8% | ranked 72 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 6.8% | – | 5.5% | ranked 111 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 17.8% | – | 17.1% | ranked 143 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 26.6% | – | 29.1% | ranked 169 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Orivesi | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 1,120 no. | 54,499 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 115 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 126.3 /1,000 inh. | 99.7 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 190 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 29,421 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 125 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 1,097 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 111 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 459 per 1,000 inh. | 30,207 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 116 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 51.8 per 1,000 inh. | 55.0 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 168 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | 3.9 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 49 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Orivesi | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 2,420 no. | 230,746 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 126 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 11.2% | 11.5% | 10.8% | ranked 133 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 76.4% | 73.7% | 75.4% | ranked 137 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Orivesi | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.6 /1,000 inh. | 26.6 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 82 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Orivesi | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 557 /1,000 inh. | 467 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 203 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Orivesi | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 12.7% | 14.7% | 14.3% | ranked 194 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Orivesi | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 27.5% | 35.7% | 24.1% | ranked 89 of 302 |
Business sectors: Orivesi
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work25.1% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade13.2% ×1.2
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9.6% ×3.9
- Education7.6% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services7.3% ×1.0
- Construction6.9% ×1.1
- Manufacturing5.8% ×0.5
- Transport and storage5.5% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Orivesi
Where is Orivesi?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Orivesi?
Orivesi has 8,858 residents (2025), ranking 109 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Orivesi?
Orivesi covers 799.8 km², with a density of 11 people per km².
Is the population of Orivesi growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Orivesi went from 9,408 to 8,858, a change of −5.8%.
Where is Orivesi?
Orivesi is in Pirkanmaa. Latitude 61.678, longitude 24.357.
Share of Swedish speakers: what is the figure for Orivesi?
In Orivesi, “Share of Swedish speakers” stands at 0.1% (2025), ranking 222 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 0.3%.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Orivesi?
In Orivesi, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.1 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 49 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 2.7 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Orivesi?
In Orivesi, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 875 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Orivesi?
The nearest to Orivesi are Juupajoki (13 km), Kangasala (28 km), Ruovesi (37 km), Tampere (37 km), Pälkäne (38 km).
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