Valkeakoski: population and statistics
Valkeakoski has a population of 20,762 (2025) across 272.1 km², or 76.3 people per km². It ranks 51 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 20,762 residents
- 272.1 km²
- 76 people/km²
- 99 m
Valkeakoski in numbers
Key points
Among the 23 municipalities in Pirkanmaa, Valkeakoski ranks No. 8 by population.
Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 73.6 /1,000 inh. in Valkeakoski, compared with an average of 99.7 /1,000 inh. in Pirkanmaa and 106.4 /1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Manufacturing, with 27.7% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 881 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Pirkanmaa for “Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas”.
- “Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 38,106 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Akaa, 14.1 km away.
Population of Valkeakoski over time
Valkeakoski had 21,332 residents in 2015 and 20,762 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 20,765 |
| 2021 | 20,695 |
| 2022 | 20,703 |
| 2023 | 20,694 |
| 2024 | 20,847 |
| 2025 | 20,762 |
All indicators for Valkeakoski
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 | Valkeakoski | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 13.8% | 14.0% | 13.3% | ranked 126 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 28.5% | 22.6% | 31.2% | ranked 191 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 46.9 years | 43.3 | 48.5 | ranked 191 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% | ranked 154 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 5.1% | 5.2% | 3.4% | ranked 76 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Valkeakoski | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 11,602 no. | 315,673 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 52 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 3.7% | – | 8.2% | ranked 240 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 15.1% | – | 14.5% | ranked 141 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 41.6% | – | 64.5% | ranked 265 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 46.3% | – | 11.1% | ranked 28 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 9.5% | – | 16.9% | ranked 266 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 62.3 /1,000 inh. | 86.6 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 229 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Valkeakoski | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 11.5% | – | 3.9% | ranked 50 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 42.9% | – | 39.8% | ranked 104 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 7.1% | – | 5.5% | ranked 104 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 28.0% | – | 17.1% | ranked 27 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 9.9% | – | 29.1% | ranked 268 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Valkeakoski | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 1,534 no. | 54,499 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 81 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 73.6 /1,000 inh. | 99.7 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 301 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 30,155 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 95 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 1,257 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 88 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 811 per 1,000 inh. | 30,207 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 73 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 39.1 per 1,000 inh. | 55.0 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 279 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.4 per 1,000 inh. | 3.9 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 171 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Valkeakoski | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 6,612 no. | 230,746 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 60 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 12.2% | 11.5% | 10.8% | ranked 95 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 75.0% | 73.7% | 75.4% | ranked 159 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Valkeakoski | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 /1,000 inh. | 26.6 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 115 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Valkeakoski | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 529 /1,000 inh. | 467 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 255 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Valkeakoski | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 12.2% | 14.7% | 14.3% | ranked 205 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Valkeakoski | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 28.6% | 35.7% | 24.1% | ranked 79 of 302 |
Business sectors: Valkeakoski
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Manufacturing27.7% ×2.2
- Health and social work22.1% ×1.2
- Education9.3% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade8.4% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services7.6% ×1.0
- Construction4.9% ×0.8
- Transport and storage3.2% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services3.1% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Valkeakoski
Where is Valkeakoski?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Valkeakoski?
Valkeakoski has 20,762 residents (2025), ranking 51 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Valkeakoski?
Valkeakoski covers 272.1 km², with a density of 76 people per km².
Is the population of Valkeakoski growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Valkeakoski went from 21,332 to 20,762, a change of −2.7%.
Where is Valkeakoski?
Valkeakoski is in Pirkanmaa. Latitude 61.267, longitude 24.031.
Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Valkeakoski?
In Valkeakoski, “Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 73.6 /1,000 inh. (2024), ranking 301 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 141.7 /1,000 inh..
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: what is the figure for Valkeakoski?
In Valkeakoski, “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats” stands at 46.3% (2025), ranking 28 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 11.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Valkeakoski?
In Valkeakoski, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 881 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Valkeakoski?
The nearest to Valkeakoski are Akaa (14 km), Pälkäne (15 km), Lempäälä (16 km), Kangasala (22 km), Vesilahti (23 km).
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