Tampere: population and statistics
Tampere has a population of 263,337 (2025) across 526.2 km², or 500 people per km². It ranks 3 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +17.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 263,337 residents
- 526.2 km²
- 500 people/km²
- 97 m
Tampere in numbers
Key points
Among the 23 municipalities in Pirkanmaa, Tampere ranks No. 1 by population.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 19.2% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 877 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Pirkanmaa for “Population”.
- Number 1 in Pirkanmaa for “Population density”.
- “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in the area (jobs)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 73,692 football pitches.
- Its population density is 26.9 times the national average.
Population of Tampere over time
Tampere had 225,118 residents in 2015 and 263,337 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 241,009 |
| 2021 | 244,223 |
| 2022 | 249,009 |
| 2023 | 255,050 |
| 2024 | 260,180 |
| 2025 | 263,337 |
All indicators for Tampere
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 | Tampere | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 12.3% | 14.0% | 13.3% | ranked 187 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.0% | 22.6% | 31.2% | ranked 289 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 41.1 years | 43.3 | 48.5 | ranked 289 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% | ranked 90 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 7.9% | 5.2% | 3.4% | ranked 32 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tampere | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 160,413 no. | 315,673 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 3 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 5.8% | – | 8.2% | ranked 195 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 35.9% | – | 14.5% | ranked 24 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 12.1% | – | 64.5% | ranked 300 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 77.1% | – | 11.1% | ranked 2 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 8.2% | – | 16.9% | ranked 286 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.8 /1,000 inh. | 86.6 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 284 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Tampere | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 29.7% | – | 3.9% | ranked 8 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 32.3% | – | 39.8% | ranked 267 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 15.0% | – | 5.5% | ranked 19 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 18.1% | – | 17.1% | ranked 136 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 4.5% | – | 29.1% | ranked 289 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tampere | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 22,647 no. | 54,499 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 3 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 87.0 /1,000 inh. | 99.7 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 284 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 29,082 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 147 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 2,979 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 4 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 14,086 per 1,000 inh. | 30,207 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 4 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 53.5 per 1,000 inh. | 55.0 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 155 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.3 per 1,000 inh. | 3.9 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 42 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tampere | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 139,578 no. | 230,746 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 2 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 13.0% | 11.5% | 10.8% | ranked 66 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 69.1% | 73.7% | 75.4% | ranked 268 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Tampere | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 32.7 /1,000 inh. | 26.6 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 74 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Tampere | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 371 /1,000 inh. | 467 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 301 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Tampere | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 18.6% | 14.7% | 14.3% | ranked 28 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Tampere | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 40.1% | 35.7% | 24.1% | ranked 8 of 302 |
Business sectors: Tampere
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work19.2% ×1.0
- Manufacturing11.8% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade9.7% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical8.8% ×1.4
- Information and communication8.6% ×1.8
- Administrative and support services8.3% ×1.1
- Education7.9% ×1.1
- Construction4.4% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Tampere
Where is Tampere?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tampere?
Tampere has 263,337 residents (2025), ranking 3 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Tampere?
Tampere covers 526.2 km², with a density of 500 people per km².
Is the population of Tampere growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Tampere went from 225,118 to 263,337, a change of +17.0%.
Where is Tampere?
Tampere is in Pirkanmaa. Latitude 61.498, longitude 23.760.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: what is the figure for Tampere?
In Tampere, “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats” stands at 77.1% (2025), ranking 2 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 11.1%.
Persons employed in the area (jobs): what is the figure for Tampere?
In Tampere, “Persons employed in the area (jobs)” stands at 139,578 no. (2024), ranking 2 of 308 municipalities; the national median is 1,778 no..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Tampere?
In Tampere, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 877 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Tampere?
The nearest to Tampere are Pirkkala (6.8 km), Ylöjärvi (11 km), Nokia (14 km), Kangasala (17 km), Lempäälä (20 km).
Coat of arms: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons · Flag: Fenn-O-maniC, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons. Coats of arms and flags are shown for identification only; this site is not affiliated with any public authority.
