Pirkkala: population and statistics
Pirkkala has a population of 21,373 (2025) across 81.4 km², or 262 people per km². It ranks 47 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 21,373 residents
- 81.4 km²
- 262 people/km²
- 114 m
Pirkkala in numbers
Key points
Among the 23 municipalities in Pirkanmaa, Pirkkala ranks No. 7 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification: 44.0% in Pirkkala, compared with an average of 35.7% in Pirkanmaa and 34.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.6% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 870 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Pirkanmaa for “Share of dwellings built after 2000”.
- Number 1 in Pirkanmaa for “Median disposable cash income per consumption unit”.
- “Share of dwellings built after 2000”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,403 football pitches.
- Its population density is 14.1 times the national average.
Population of Pirkkala over time
Pirkkala had 18,913 residents in 2015 and 21,373 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 19,803 |
| 2021 | 20,206 |
| 2022 | 20,405 |
| 2023 | 20,763 |
| 2024 | 21,042 |
| 2025 | 21,373 |
All indicators for Pirkkala
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 | Pirkkala | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 17.9% | 14.0% | 13.3% | ranked 30 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.7% | 22.6% | 31.2% | ranked 291 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 41.3 years | 43.3 | 48.5 | ranked 285 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | ranked 103 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 2.5% | 5.2% | 3.4% | ranked 202 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pirkkala | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 10,614 no. | 315,673 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 61 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 2.0% | – | 8.2% | ranked 276 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 55.7% | – | 14.5% | ranked 1 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 32.8% | – | 64.5% | ranked 284 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 46.5% | – | 11.1% | ranked 26 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 7.3% | – | 16.9% | ranked 295 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.9 /1,000 inh. | 86.6 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 273 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Pirkkala | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 15.4% | – | 3.9% | ranked 30 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 38.1% | – | 39.8% | ranked 183 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 17.6% | – | 5.5% | ranked 10 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 24.3% | – | 17.1% | ranked 56 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 4.0% | – | 29.1% | ranked 294 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pirkkala | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 2,262 no. | 54,499 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 50 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 107.5 /1,000 inh. | 99.7 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 232 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 34,886 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 11 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 2,915 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 5 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 1,563 per 1,000 inh. | 30,207 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 39 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 73.1 per 1,000 inh. | 55.0 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 35 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 | Pirkkala | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 9,928 no. | 230,746 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 39 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 8.7% | 11.5% | 10.8% | ranked 217 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 81.6% | 73.7% | 75.4% | ranked 34 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pirkkala | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 517 /1,000 inh. | 467 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 269 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Pirkkala | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 7.1% | 14.7% | 14.3% | ranked 292 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Pirkkala | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 44.0% | 35.7% | 24.1% | ranked 4 of 302 |
Business sectors: Pirkkala
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.6% ×2.1
- Construction15.9% ×2.4
- Manufacturing10.2% ×0.8
- Health and social work10.2% ×0.5
- Professional, scientific and technical7.6% ×1.2
- Transport and storage6.9% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services5.7% ×0.8
- Public administration and defence5.3% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Pirkkala
Where is Pirkkala?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pirkkala?
Pirkkala has 21,373 residents (2025), ranking 47 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Pirkkala?
Pirkkala covers 81.4 km², with a density of 262 people per km².
Is the population of Pirkkala growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Pirkkala went from 18,913 to 21,373, a change of +13.0%.
Where is Pirkkala?
Pirkkala is in Pirkanmaa. Latitude 61.467, longitude 23.650.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: what is the figure for Pirkkala?
In Pirkkala, “Share of dwellings built after 2000” stands at 55.7% (2025), ranking 1 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification: what is the figure for Pirkkala?
In Pirkkala, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification” stands at 44.0% (2024), ranking 4 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 24.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pirkkala?
In Pirkkala, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 870 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pirkkala?
The nearest to Pirkkala are Tampere (6.8 km), Nokia (7.8 km), Ylöjärvi (9.9 km), Vesilahti (17 km), Lempäälä (18 km).
Coat of arms: User:Care, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons. Coats of arms and flags are shown for identification only; this site is not affiliated with any public authority.
