Jämijärvi: population and statistics
Jämijärvi has a population of 1,663 (2025) across 215.1 km², or 7.7 people per km². It ranks 274 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −14.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,663 residents
- 215.1 km²
- 8 people/km²
- 101 m
Jämijärvi in numbers
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Satakunta, Jämijärvi ranks No. 15 by population.
Share of Swedish speakers: 0.1% in Jämijärvi, compared with an average of 0.4% in Satakunta and 5.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 23.8% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 868 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Satakunta for “Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses”.
- Number 1 in Satakunta for “Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of Swedish speakers”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 30,122 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
Population of Jämijärvi over time
Jämijärvi had 1,948 residents in 2015 and 1,663 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,707 |
| 2021 | 1,685 |
| 2022 | 1,683 |
| 2023 | 1,682 |
| 2024 | 1,658 |
| 2025 | 1,663 |
All indicators for Jämijärvi
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 | Jämijärvi | Satakunta | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 14.0% | 13.1% | 13.3% | ranked 120 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 32.8% | 29.2% | 31.2% | ranked 127 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 49.0 years | 47.3 | 48.5 | ranked 137 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | ranked 222 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 2.8% | 5.1% | 3.4% | ranked 183 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Jämijärvi | Satakunta | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 1,000 no. | 128,774 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 271 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 13.1% | – | 8.2% | ranked 62 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 9.4% | – | 14.5% | ranked 243 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 78.8% | – | 64.5% | ranked 17 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 4.6% | – | 11.1% | ranked 230 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 20.5% | – | 16.9% | ranked 97 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 197.2 /1,000 inh. | 90.4 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 145 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Jämijärvi | Satakunta | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 0.9% | – | 3.9% | ranked 260 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 39.7% | – | 39.8% | ranked 154 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 2.7% | – | 5.5% | ranked 262 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 24.2% | – | 17.1% | ranked 57 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 32.6% | – | 29.1% | ranked 111 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Jämijärvi | Satakunta | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 333 no. | 23,686 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 262 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 200.8 /1,000 inh. | 112.1 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 25 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 28,449 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 189 of 302 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 113 per 1,000 inh. | 10,979 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 252 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 67.9 per 1,000 inh. | 52.3 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 60 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.2 per 1,000 inh. | 3.0 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 44 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Jämijärvi | Satakunta | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 454 no. | 85,277 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 271 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 9.2% | 11.5% | 10.8% | ranked 198 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 78.3% | 74.4% | 75.4% | ranked 88 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Jämijärvi | Satakunta | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 48.7 /1,000 inh. | 22.1 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 60 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Jämijärvi | Satakunta | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 649 /1,000 inh. | 565 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 21 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Jämijärvi | Satakunta | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 15.3% | 14.6% | 14.3% | ranked 122 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Jämijärvi | Satakunta | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 21.4% | 27.7% | 24.1% | ranked 220 of 302 |
Business sectors: Jämijärvi
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing23.8% ×9.8
- Manufacturing19.3% ×1.6
- Health and social work11.0% ×0.6
- Transport and storage9.9% ×1.9
- Wholesale and retail trade6.7% ×0.6
- Construction5.6% ×0.9
- Education5.6% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical4.9% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Jämijärvi
Where is Jämijärvi?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jämijärvi?
Jämijärvi has 1,663 residents (2025), ranking 274 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Jämijärvi?
Jämijärvi covers 215.1 km², with a density of 8 people per km².
Is the population of Jämijärvi growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Jämijärvi went from 1,948 to 1,663, a change of −14.6%.
Where is Jämijärvi?
Jämijärvi is in Satakunta. Latitude 61.817, longitude 22.692.
Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses: what is the figure for Jämijärvi?
In Jämijärvi, “Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses” stands at 78.8% (2025), ranking 17 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 64.5%.
Share of Swedish speakers: what is the figure for Jämijärvi?
In Jämijärvi, “Share of Swedish speakers” stands at 0.1% (2025), ranking 222 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 0.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Jämijärvi?
In Jämijärvi, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 868 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Jämijärvi?
The nearest to Jämijärvi are Kankaanpää (16 km), Ikaalinen (20 km), Parkano (28 km), Hämeenkyrö (34 km), Karvia (36 km).
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