Punkalaidun: population and statistics
Punkalaidun has a population of 2,546 (2025) across 361.1 km², or 7.1 people per km². It ranks 231 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −16.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,546 residents
- 361.1 km²
- 7 people/km²
- 85 m
Punkalaidun in numbers
Key points
Among the 23 municipalities in Pirkanmaa, Punkalaidun ranks No. 20 by population.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 27.9% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 892 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Pirkanmaa for “Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Pirkanmaa for “At-risk-of-poverty rate”.
- “Share of dwellings built before 1940”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 50,574 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
Population of Punkalaidun over time
Punkalaidun had 3,049 residents in 2015 and 2,546 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,785 |
| 2021 | 2,721 |
| 2022 | 2,675 |
| 2023 | 2,650 |
| 2024 | 2,607 |
| 2025 | 2,546 |
All indicators for Punkalaidun
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 | Punkalaidun | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 10.4% | 14.0% | 13.3% | ranked 252 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 39.1% | 22.6% | 31.2% | ranked 59 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 53.2 years | 43.3 | 48.5 | ranked 53 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | ranked 222 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 2.6% | 5.2% | 3.4% | ranked 194 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Punkalaidun | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 1,716 no. | 315,673 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 224 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 22.8% | – | 8.2% | ranked 5 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 4.4% | – | 14.5% | ranked 294 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 68.2% | – | 64.5% | ranked 114 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 6.8% | – | 11.1% | ranked 199 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 22.2% | – | 16.9% | ranked 70 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 187.0 /1,000 inh. | 86.6 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 151 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Punkalaidun | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 0.3% | – | 3.9% | ranked 293 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 38.9% | – | 39.8% | ranked 174 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 1.0% | – | 5.5% | ranked 300 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 15.9% | – | 17.1% | ranked 174 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 43.8% | – | 29.1% | ranked 44 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Punkalaidun | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 565 no. | 54,499 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 201 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 216.7 /1,000 inh. | 99.7 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 11 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 27,218 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 262 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 593 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 201 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 152 per 1,000 inh. | 30,207 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 225 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 59.7 per 1,000 inh. | 55.0 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 107 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.0 per 1,000 inh. | 3.9 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 221 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Punkalaidun | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 728 no. | 230,746 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 238 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 8.9% | 11.5% | 10.8% | ranked 210 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 73.4% | 73.7% | 75.4% | ranked 196 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Punkalaidun | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 617 /1,000 inh. | 467 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 59 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Punkalaidun | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 19.0% | 14.7% | 14.3% | ranked 23 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Punkalaidun | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 21.8% | 35.7% | 24.1% | ranked 210 of 302 |
Business sectors: Punkalaidun
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing27.9% ×11.5
- Health and social work15.5% ×0.8
- Manufacturing15.3% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade9.6% ×0.9
- Construction6.3% ×1.0
- Education6.3% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services4.2% ×0.6
- Transport and storage2.9% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Punkalaidun
Where is Punkalaidun?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Punkalaidun?
Punkalaidun has 2,546 residents (2025), ranking 231 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Punkalaidun?
Punkalaidun covers 361.1 km², with a density of 7 people per km².
Is the population of Punkalaidun growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Punkalaidun went from 3,049 to 2,546, a change of −16.5%.
Where is Punkalaidun?
Punkalaidun is in Pirkanmaa. Latitude 61.112, longitude 23.105.
Share of dwellings built before 1940: what is the figure for Punkalaidun?
In Punkalaidun, “Share of dwellings built before 1940” stands at 22.8% (2025), ranking 5 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 8.2%.
Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat: what is the figure for Punkalaidun?
In Punkalaidun, “Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat” stands at 1.0% (2025), ranking 300 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 5.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Punkalaidun?
In Punkalaidun, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 892 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Punkalaidun?
The nearest to Punkalaidun are Huittinen (23 km), Urjala (24 km), Humppila (25 km), Sastamala (28 km), Loimaa (29 km).
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