Vesilahti: population and statistics
Vesilahti has a population of 4,532 (2025) across 301.1 km², or 15.1 people per km². It ranks 178 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,532 residents
- 301.1 km²
- 15 people/km²
- 69 m
Vesilahti in numbers
Key points
Among the 23 municipalities in Pirkanmaa, Vesilahti ranks No. 17 by population.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 19.3% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 880 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Pirkanmaa for “Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses”.
- “Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of residential buildings heated with district heating”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Median disposable cash income per consumption unit”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 42,168 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lempäälä (25,041 residents), 7.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,520 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Vesilahti over time
Vesilahti had 4,489 residents in 2015 and 4,532 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,367 |
| 2021 | 4,444 |
| 2022 | 4,501 |
| 2023 | 4,469 |
| 2024 | 4,511 |
| 2025 | 4,532 |
All indicators for Vesilahti
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 | Vesilahti | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 18.2% | 14.0% | 13.3% | ranked 26 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.6% | 22.6% | 31.2% | ranked 277 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 42.9 years | 43.3 | 48.5 | ranked 258 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | ranked 103 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 1.6% | 5.2% | 3.4% | ranked 262 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vesilahti | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 2,045 no. | 315,673 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 208 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 15.7% | – | 8.2% | ranked 36 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 35.4% | – | 14.5% | ranked 27 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 84.2% | – | 64.5% | ranked 4 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 1.5% | – | 11.1% | ranked 278 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 8.9% | – | 16.9% | ranked 278 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 354.6 /1,000 inh. | 86.6 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 93 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vesilahti | 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) | 44.4% | – | 39.8% | ranked 92 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 11.5% | – | 5.5% | ranked 38 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 14.6% | – | 17.1% | ranked 192 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 29.2% | – | 29.1% | ranked 150 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vesilahti | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 615 no. | 54,499 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 187 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 136.3 /1,000 inh. | 99.7 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 165 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 34,047 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 18 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 1,692 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 49 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 247 per 1,000 inh. | 30,207 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 173 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 54.5 per 1,000 inh. | 55.0 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 148 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.6 per 1,000 inh. | 3.9 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 155 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vesilahti | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 898 no. | 230,746 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 216 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 8.1% | 11.5% | 10.8% | ranked 233 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 81.7% | 73.7% | 75.4% | ranked 32 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Vesilahti | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 583 /1,000 inh. | 467 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 144 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Vesilahti | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 8.2% | 14.7% | 14.3% | ranked 276 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Vesilahti | Pirkanmaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 35.6% | 35.7% | 24.1% | ranked 27 of 302 |
Business sectors: Vesilahti
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work19.3% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13.0% ×5.3
- Transport and storage10.1% ×2.0
- Education10.0% ×1.4
- Construction9.7% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services8.2% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade7.6% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical6.0% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Vesilahti
Where is Vesilahti?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vesilahti?
Vesilahti has 4,532 residents (2025), ranking 178 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Vesilahti?
Vesilahti covers 301.1 km², with a density of 15 people per km².
Is the population of Vesilahti growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Vesilahti went from 4,489 to 4,532, a change of +1.0%.
Where is Vesilahti?
Vesilahti is in Pirkanmaa. Latitude 61.317, longitude 23.617.
Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses: what is the figure for Vesilahti?
In Vesilahti, “Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses” stands at 84.2% (2025), ranking 4 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 64.5%.
Share of residential buildings heated with district heating: what is the figure for Vesilahti?
In Vesilahti, “Share of residential buildings heated with district heating” stands at 0.3% (2025), ranking 293 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 3.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vesilahti?
In Vesilahti, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 880 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vesilahti?
The nearest to Vesilahti are Lempäälä (7.3 km), Pirkkala (17 km), Nokia (19 km), Akaa (21 km), Tampere (22 km).
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