Pälkäne: population and statistics
Pälkäne has a population of 6,146 (2025) across 560.7 km², or 11.0 people per km². It ranks 151 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,146 residents
- 560.7 km²
- 11 people/km²
- 93 m
Pälkäne in numbers
Key points
Among the 23 municipalities in Pirkanmaa, Pälkäne ranks No. 14 by population.
Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 668.6 /1,000 inh. in Pälkäne, 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 14.6% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 887 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Pirkanmaa for “Share of residential buildings heated with electricity”.
- Number 1 in Pirkanmaa for “Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 78,528 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Valkeakoski (20,762 residents), 15 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,548 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Pälkäne over time
Pälkäne had 6,676 residents in 2015 and 6,146 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,415 |
| 2021 | 6,439 |
| 2022 | 6,347 |
| 2023 | 6,337 |
| 2024 | 6,238 |
| 2025 | 6,146 |
All indicators for Pälkäne
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 | Pälkäne | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 12.4% | 14.0% | 13.3% | ranked 181 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 32.5% | 22.6% | 31.2% | ranked 129 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 49.8 years | 43.3 | 48.5 | ranked 119 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% | ranked 131 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 3.4% | 5.2% | 3.4% | ranked 147 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pälkäne | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 3,596 no. | 315,673 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 149 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 15.9% | – | 8.2% | ranked 34 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 20.0% | – | 14.5% | ranked 97 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 70.0% | – | 64.5% | ranked 91 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 9.2% | – | 11.1% | ranked 172 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 17.4% | – | 16.9% | ranked 142 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 668.6 /1,000 inh. | 86.6 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 30 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Pälkäne | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 1.0% | – | 3.9% | ranked 253 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 50.0% | – | 39.8% | ranked 37 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 5.2% | – | 5.5% | ranked 160 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 15.1% | – | 17.1% | ranked 183 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 28.5% | – | 29.1% | ranked 157 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pälkäne | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 942 no. | 54,499 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 135 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 151.0 /1,000 inh. | 99.7 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 124 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 30,031 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 97 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 1,383 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 75 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 385 per 1,000 inh. | 30,207 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 135 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 62.6 per 1,000 inh. | 55.0 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 87 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.9 per 1,000 inh. | 3.9 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 129 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pälkäne | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 1,764 no. | 230,746 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 156 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) | 78.1% | 73.7% | 75.4% | ranked 94 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Pälkäne | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 96.3 /1,000 inh. | 26.6 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 34 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pälkäne | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 619 /1,000 inh. | 467 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 53 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Pälkäne | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 11.5% | 14.7% | 14.3% | ranked 223 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Pälkäne | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 26.7% | 35.7% | 24.1% | ranked 105 of 302 |
Business sectors: Pälkäne
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work14.6% ×0.8
- Manufacturing12.0% ×1.0
- Education11.8% ×1.6
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10.5% ×4.3
- Wholesale and retail trade10.2% ×1.0
- Construction9.6% ×1.5
- Transport and storage6.1% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services6.1% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Pälkäne
Where is Pälkäne?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pälkäne?
Pälkäne has 6,146 residents (2025), ranking 151 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Pälkäne?
Pälkäne covers 560.7 km², with a density of 11 people per km².
Is the population of Pälkäne growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Pälkäne went from 6,676 to 6,146, a change of −7.9%.
Where is Pälkäne?
Pälkäne is in Pirkanmaa. Latitude 61.339, longitude 24.268.
Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pälkäne?
In Pälkäne, “Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 668.6 /1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 30 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 186.3 /1,000 inh..
Share of residential buildings heated with electricity: what is the figure for Pälkäne?
In Pälkäne, “Share of residential buildings heated with electricity” stands at 50.0% (2025), ranking 37 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 39.8%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pälkäne?
In Pälkäne, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 887 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pälkäne?
The nearest to Pälkäne are Valkeakoski (15 km), Kangasala (18 km), Lempäälä (28 km), Akaa (29 km), Hattula (32 km).
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