Sastamala: population and statistics
Sastamala has a population of 23,332 (2025) across 1,429.2 km², or 16.3 people per km². It ranks 44 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 23,332 residents
- 1,429.2 km²
- 16 people/km²
- 72 m
Sastamala in numbers
Key points
Among the 23 municipalities in Pirkanmaa, Sastamala ranks No. 6 by population.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 23.4% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 876 kWh a year here.
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Population of Sastamala over time
Sastamala had 25,220 residents in 2015 and 23,332 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 24,052 |
| 2021 | 23,998 |
| 2022 | 23,734 |
| 2023 | 23,515 |
| 2024 | 23,464 |
| 2025 | 23,332 |
All indicators for Sastamala
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 | Sastamala | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 12.6% | 14.0% | 13.3% | ranked 174 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) | 49.3 years | 43.3 | 48.5 | ranked 132 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% | ranked 154 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 3.1% | 5.2% | 3.4% | ranked 165 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sastamala | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 13,758 no. | 315,673 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 42 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 12.6% | – | 8.2% | ranked 73 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 13.5% | – | 14.5% | ranked 168 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 59.9% | – | 64.5% | ranked 192 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 23.1% | – | 11.1% | ranked 84 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 13.8% | – | 16.9% | ranked 203 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 151.6 /1,000 inh. | 86.6 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 173 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sastamala | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 2.3% | – | 3.9% | ranked 194 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 36.0% | – | 39.8% | ranked 216 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 4.7% | – | 5.5% | ranked 177 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 25.9% | – | 17.1% | ranked 41 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 30.8% | – | 29.1% | ranked 131 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sastamala | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 3,351 no. | 54,499 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 34 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 142.8 /1,000 inh. | 99.7 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 147 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 28,958 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 158 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 1,314 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 82 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 1,352 per 1,000 inh. | 30,207 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 45 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 57.9 per 1,000 inh. | 55.0 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 121 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.4 per 1,000 inh. | 3.9 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 87 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sastamala | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 7,755 no. | 230,746 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 51 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 10.9% | 11.5% | 10.8% | ranked 149 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 74.3% | 73.7% | 75.4% | ranked 178 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sastamala | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 /1,000 inh. | 26.6 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 119 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sastamala | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 614 /1,000 inh. | 467 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 64 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Sastamala | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 14.2% | 14.7% | 14.3% | ranked 153 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Sastamala | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 24.9% | 35.7% | 24.1% | ranked 135 of 302 |
Business sectors: Sastamala
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work23.4% ×1.2
- Manufacturing19.4% ×1.6
- Wholesale and retail trade10.2% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services7.8% ×1.1
- Education7.4% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.6% ×2.7
- Construction5.5% ×0.8
- Transport and storage4.8% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Sastamala
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sastamala?
Sastamala has 23,332 residents (2025), ranking 44 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Sastamala?
Sastamala covers 1,429.2 km², with a density of 16 people per km².
Is the population of Sastamala growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Sastamala went from 25,220 to 23,332, a change of −7.5%.
Where is Sastamala?
Sastamala is in Pirkanmaa. Latitude 61.342, longitude 22.908.
Business establishments: what is the figure for Sastamala?
In Sastamala, “Business establishments” stands at 3,351 no. (2024), ranking 34 of 308 municipalities; the national median is 818 no..
Total dwellings: what is the figure for Sastamala?
In Sastamala, “Total dwellings” stands at 13,758 no. (2025), ranking 42 of 308 municipalities; the national median is 3,342 no..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sastamala?
In Sastamala, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 876 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sastamala?
The nearest to Sastamala are Huittinen (22 km), Punkalaidun (28 km), Kokemäki (31 km), Nokia (35 km), Hämeenkyrö (36 km).
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