Merikarvia: population and statistics
Merikarvia has a population of 2,834 (2025) across 446.3 km², or 6.3 people per km². It ranks 220 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −11.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,834 residents
- 446.3 km²
- 6 people/km²
- 14 m
Merikarvia in numbers
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Satakunta, Merikarvia ranks No. 12 by population.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 20.5% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 973 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Satakunta for “Unemployed as a share of the labour force”.
- “Share of dwellings built before 1940”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 62,513 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Siikainen, 16.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pori (83,010 residents), 44 km away.
Population of Merikarvia over time
Merikarvia had 3,185 residents in 2015 and 2,834 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,066 |
| 2021 | 3,055 |
| 2022 | 2,967 |
| 2023 | 2,966 |
| 2024 | 2,904 |
| 2025 | 2,834 |
All indicators for Merikarvia
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 | Merikarvia | Satakunta | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 14.3% | 13.1% | 13.3% | ranked 112 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 37.5% | 29.2% | 31.2% | ranked 78 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 51.2 years | 47.3 | 48.5 | ranked 87 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | ranked 103 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 3.6% | 5.1% | 3.4% | ranked 136 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Merikarvia | Satakunta | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 1,776 no. | 128,774 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 222 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 17.4% | – | 8.2% | ranked 23 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 12.3% | – | 14.5% | ranked 181 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 73.7% | – | 64.5% | ranked 54 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 10.0% | – | 11.1% | ranked 161 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) | 584.0 /1,000 inh. | 90.4 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 40 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Merikarvia | Satakunta | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 1.4% | – | 3.9% | ranked 235 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 40.4% | – | 39.8% | ranked 146 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) | 14.0% | – | 17.1% | ranked 200 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 40.6% | – | 29.1% | ranked 65 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Merikarvia | Satakunta | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 482 no. | 23,686 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 216 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 166.0 /1,000 inh. | 112.1 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 85 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 28,278 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 196 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 572 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 202 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 156 per 1,000 inh. | 10,979 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 221 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 55.0 per 1,000 inh. | 52.3 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 146 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 | Merikarvia | Satakunta | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 816 no. | 85,277 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 226 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 13.8% | 11.5% | 10.8% | ranked 49 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 72.0% | 74.4% | 75.4% | ranked 234 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Merikarvia | Satakunta | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 549 /1,000 inh. | 565 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 220 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Merikarvia | Satakunta | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 15.8% | 14.6% | 14.3% | ranked 108 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Merikarvia | Satakunta | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 21.9% | 27.7% | 24.1% | ranked 208 of 302 |
Business sectors: Merikarvia
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work20.5% ×1.1
- Manufacturing16.9% ×1.4
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11.4% ×4.7
- Wholesale and retail trade8.2% ×0.8
- Education7.0% ×1.0
- Water supply, sewerage and waste management6.3% ×11.8
- Transport and storage5.8% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services5.6% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Merikarvia
Where is Merikarvia?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Merikarvia?
Merikarvia has 2,834 residents (2025), ranking 220 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Merikarvia?
Merikarvia covers 446.3 km², with a density of 6 people per km².
Is the population of Merikarvia growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Merikarvia went from 3,185 to 2,834, a change of −11.0%.
Where is Merikarvia?
Merikarvia is in Satakunta. Latitude 61.861, longitude 21.508.
Share of dwellings built before 1940: what is the figure for Merikarvia?
In Merikarvia, “Share of dwellings built before 1940” stands at 17.4% (2025), ranking 23 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 8.2%.
Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies: what is the figure for Merikarvia?
In Merikarvia, “Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies” stands at 572 €/m² (2025), ranking 202 of 220 municipalities; the national median is 1,110 €/m².
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Merikarvia?
In Merikarvia, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 973 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Merikarvia?
The nearest to Merikarvia are Siikainen (16 km), Pomarkku (32 km), Isojoki (37 km), Pori (44 km), Kristinestad (46 km).
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