Kokemäki: population and statistics
Kokemäki has a population of 6,583 (2025) across 480.7 km², or 13.7 people per km². It ranks 137 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −13.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,583 residents
- 480.7 km²
- 14 people/km²
- 42 m
Kokemäki in numbers
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Satakunta, Kokemäki ranks No. 8 by population.
Largest business sector: Manufacturing, with 21.8% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 913 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings built after 2000”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 67,329 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Harjavalta, 12.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Eura (11,005 residents), 20 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,652 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Kokemäki over time
Kokemäki had 7,591 residents in 2015 and 6,583 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,013 |
| 2021 | 6,951 |
| 2022 | 6,903 |
| 2023 | 6,766 |
| 2024 | 6,668 |
| 2025 | 6,583 |
All indicators for Kokemäki
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 | Kokemäki | Satakunta | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 11.5% | 13.1% | 13.3% | ranked 217 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 33.4% | 29.2% | 31.2% | ranked 124 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 50.1 years | 47.3 | 48.5 | ranked 112 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% | ranked 154 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 3.4% | 5.1% | 3.4% | ranked 147 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kokemäki | Satakunta | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 4,258 no. | 128,774 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 129 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 15.1% | – | 8.2% | ranked 39 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 6.6% | – | 14.5% | ranked 277 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 67.5% | – | 64.5% | ranked 120 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 12.0% | – | 11.1% | ranked 145 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 18.2% | – | 16.9% | ranked 131 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 180.6 /1,000 inh. | 90.4 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 154 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kokemäki | Satakunta | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 4.4% | – | 3.9% | ranked 130 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 41.3% | – | 39.8% | ranked 130 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 1.2% | – | 5.5% | ranked 297 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 22.3% | – | 17.1% | ranked 71 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 30.4% | – | 29.1% | ranked 140 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kokemäki | Satakunta | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 950 no. | 23,686 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 133 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 142.5 /1,000 inh. | 112.1 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 150 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 28,108 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 204 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 708 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 183 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 347 per 1,000 inh. | 10,979 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 143 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 52.7 per 1,000 inh. | 52.3 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 160 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.8 per 1,000 inh. | 3.0 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 233 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kokemäki | Satakunta | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 2,217 no. | 85,277 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 139 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 11.7% | 11.5% | 10.8% | ranked 112 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 73.6% | 74.4% | 75.4% | ranked 192 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Kokemäki | Satakunta | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.5 /1,000 inh. | 22.1 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 93 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kokemäki | Satakunta | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 624 /1,000 inh. | 565 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 42 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Kokemäki | Satakunta | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 16.7% | 14.6% | 14.3% | ranked 67 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Kokemäki | Satakunta | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 23.0% | 27.7% | 24.1% | ranked 179 of 302 |
Business sectors: Kokemäki
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Manufacturing21.8% ×1.8
- Health and social work17.0% ×0.9
- Transport and storage11.2% ×2.2
- Education9.7% ×1.3
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.6% ×3.1
- Wholesale and retail trade7.1% ×0.7
- Construction6.1% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services6.1% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Kokemäki
Where is Kokemäki?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kokemäki?
Kokemäki has 6,583 residents (2025), ranking 137 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Kokemäki?
Kokemäki covers 480.7 km², with a density of 14 people per km².
Is the population of Kokemäki growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kokemäki went from 7,591 to 6,583, a change of −13.3%.
Where is Kokemäki?
Kokemäki is in Satakunta. Latitude 61.256, longitude 22.349.
Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat: what is the figure for Kokemäki?
In Kokemäki, “Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat” stands at 1.2% (2025), ranking 297 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 5.5%.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: what is the figure for Kokemäki?
In Kokemäki, “Share of dwellings built after 2000” stands at 6.6% (2025), ranking 277 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kokemäki?
In Kokemäki, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 913 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kokemäki?
The nearest to Kokemäki are Harjavalta (13 km), Eura (20 km), Huittinen (21 km), Nakkila (22 km), Säkylä (23 km).
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