Parkano: population and statistics
Parkano has a population of 6,011 (2025) across 852.9 km², or 7.0 people per km². It ranks 154 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −11.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,011 residents
- 852.9 km²
- 7 people/km²
- 98 m
Parkano in numbers
Key points
Among the 23 municipalities in Pirkanmaa, Parkano ranks No. 16 by population.
Share of Swedish speakers: 0.1% in Parkano, compared with an average of 0.4% in Pirkanmaa and 5.0% nationally.
Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders): 71.9 per 1,000 inh. in Parkano, compared with an average of 55.0 per 1,000 inh. in Pirkanmaa and 59.4 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 21.1% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 849 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of Swedish speakers”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 119,455 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Kihniö, 23.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kankaanpää (12,508 residents), 40 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,396 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Parkano over time
Parkano had 6,766 residents in 2015 and 6,011 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,352 |
| 2021 | 6,286 |
| 2022 | 6,240 |
| 2023 | 6,123 |
| 2024 | 6,069 |
| 2025 | 6,011 |
All indicators for Parkano
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 | Parkano | 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) | 36.1% | 22.6% | 31.2% | ranked 91 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 50.4 years | 43.3 | 48.5 | ranked 105 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | ranked 222 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 3.1% | 5.2% | 3.4% | ranked 165 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Parkano | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 3,849 no. | 315,673 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 144 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 6.5% | – | 8.2% | ranked 179 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 10.2% | – | 14.5% | ranked 227 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 57.5% | – | 64.5% | ranked 207 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 21.4% | – | 11.1% | ranked 94 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 19.4% | – | 16.9% | ranked 112 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 194.3 /1,000 inh. | 86.6 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 147 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Parkano | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 3.2% | – | 3.9% | ranked 166 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 37.3% | – | 39.8% | ranked 196 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 5.7% | – | 5.5% | ranked 144 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 23.4% | – | 17.1% | ranked 64 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 30.5% | – | 29.1% | ranked 137 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Parkano | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 975 no. | 54,499 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 132 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 160.7 /1,000 inh. | 99.7 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 100 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 27,371 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 252 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 922 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 135 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 432 per 1,000 inh. | 30,207 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 122 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 71.9 per 1,000 inh. | 55.0 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 37 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.5 per 1,000 inh. | 3.9 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 166 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Parkano | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 2,304 no. | 230,746 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 133 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 11.7% | 11.5% | 10.8% | ranked 112 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 73.1% | 73.7% | 75.4% | ranked 207 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Parkano | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 594 /1,000 inh. | 467 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 112 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Parkano | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 16.4% | 14.7% | 14.3% | ranked 79 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Parkano | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 20.0% | 35.7% | 24.1% | ranked 252 of 302 |
Business sectors: Parkano
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work21.1% ×1.1
- Manufacturing19.1% ×1.5
- Wholesale and retail trade11.4% ×1.1
- Construction9.2% ×1.4
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.9% ×2.8
- Transport and storage6.2% ×1.2
- Education5.8% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services4.0% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Parkano
Where is Parkano?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Parkano?
Parkano has 6,011 residents (2025), ranking 154 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Parkano?
Parkano covers 852.9 km², with a density of 7 people per km².
Is the population of Parkano growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Parkano went from 6,766 to 6,011, a change of −11.2%.
Where is Parkano?
Parkano is in Pirkanmaa. Latitude 62.010, longitude 23.025.
Share of Swedish speakers: what is the figure for Parkano?
In Parkano, “Share of Swedish speakers” stands at 0.1% (2025), ranking 222 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 0.3%.
Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders): what is the figure for Parkano?
In Parkano, “Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders)” stands at 71.9 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 37 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 53.9 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Parkano?
In Parkano, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 849 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Parkano?
The nearest to Parkano are Kihniö (23 km), Ikaalinen (27 km), Jämijärvi (28 km), Karvia (28 km), Kankaanpää (40 km).
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