Karvia: population and statistics
Karvia has a population of 2,133 (2025) across 502.2 km², or 4.2 people per km². It ranks 250 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −13.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,133 residents
- 502.2 km²
- 4 people/km²
- 144 m
Karvia in numbers
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Satakunta, Karvia ranks No. 13 by population.
Share of Swedish speakers: 0.0% in Karvia, compared with an average of 0.4% in Satakunta and 5.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 22.8% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 862 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Satakunta for “Elevation”.
- Number 1 in Satakunta for “Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat”.
- “Share of Swedish speakers”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of residential buildings heated with electricity”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 70,339 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.4 times lower than the national average.
Population of Karvia over time
Karvia had 2,475 residents in 2015 and 2,133 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,322 |
| 2021 | 2,290 |
| 2022 | 2,240 |
| 2023 | 2,216 |
| 2024 | 2,170 |
| 2025 | 2,133 |
All indicators for Karvia
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 | Karvia | Satakunta | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 11.9% | 13.1% | 13.3% | ranked 206 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 37.2% | 29.2% | 31.2% | ranked 81 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 51.6 years | 47.3 | 48.5 | ranked 83 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% | ranked 282 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 5.7% | 5.1% | 3.4% | ranked 63 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Karvia | Satakunta | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 1,416 no. | 128,774 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 243 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 9.5% | – | 8.2% | ranked 116 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 12.2% | – | 14.5% | ranked 184 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 70.8% | – | 64.5% | ranked 82 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 2.9% | – | 11.1% | ranked 252 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 22.6% | – | 16.9% | ranked 62 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 156.1 /1,000 inh. | 90.4 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 170 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Karvia | Satakunta | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 2.0% | – | 3.9% | ranked 205 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 20.7% | – | 39.8% | ranked 301 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 3.3% | – | 5.5% | ranked 231 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) | 55.9% | – | 29.1% | ranked 2 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Karvia | Satakunta | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 476 no. | 23,686 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 219 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 219.4 /1,000 inh. | 112.1 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 9 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 27,577 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 240 of 302 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 150 per 1,000 inh. | 10,979 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 227 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 70.3 per 1,000 inh. | 52.3 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 46 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.5 per 1,000 inh. | 3.0 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 296 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Karvia | Satakunta | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 640 no. | 85,277 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 247 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 9.8% | 11.5% | 10.8% | ranked 178 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 76.6% | 74.4% | 75.4% | ranked 133 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Karvia | Satakunta | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 654 /1,000 inh. | 565 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 16 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Karvia | Satakunta | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 18.4% | 14.6% | 14.3% | ranked 31 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Karvia | Satakunta | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 15.7% | 27.7% | 24.1% | ranked 295 of 302 |
Business sectors: Karvia
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing22.8% ×9.4
- Health and social work14.4% ×0.7
- Manufacturing13.2% ×1.1
- Construction9.7% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical8.5% ×1.4
- Wholesale and retail trade5.3% ×0.5
- Education5.3% ×0.7
- Public administration and defence4.0% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Karvia
Where is Karvia?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Karvia?
Karvia has 2,133 residents (2025), ranking 250 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Karvia?
Karvia covers 502.2 km², with a density of 4 people per km².
Is the population of Karvia growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Karvia went from 2,475 to 2,133, a change of −13.8%.
Where is Karvia?
Karvia is in Satakunta. Latitude 62.133, longitude 22.558.
Share of Swedish speakers: what is the figure for Karvia?
In Karvia, “Share of Swedish speakers” stands at 0.0% (2025), ranking 282 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 0.3%.
Share of residential buildings heated with electricity: what is the figure for Karvia?
In Karvia, “Share of residential buildings heated with electricity” stands at 20.7% (2025), ranking 301 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 39.8%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Karvia?
In Karvia, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 862 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Karvia?
The nearest to Karvia are Parkano (28 km), Isojoki (31 km), Kihniö (33 km), Jämijärvi (36 km), Kankaanpää (38 km).
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