Nakkila: population and statistics
Nakkila has a population of 4,890 (2025) across 182.9 km², or 26.7 people per km². It ranks 167 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −13.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,890 residents
- 182.9 km²
- 27 people/km²
- 27 m
Nakkila in numbers
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Satakunta, Nakkila ranks No. 11 by population.
Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.4 /1,000 inh. in Nakkila, compared with an average of 90.4 /1,000 inh. in Satakunta and 85.9 /1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Manufacturing, with 26.9% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 920 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Satakunta for “Share of Swedish speakers”.
- “Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 25,620 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Harjavalta, 9.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ulvila (12,339 residents), 9.9 km away.
Population of Nakkila over time
Nakkila had 5,651 residents in 2015 and 4,890 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,256 |
| 2021 | 5,169 |
| 2022 | 5,072 |
| 2023 | 4,966 |
| 2024 | 4,939 |
| 2025 | 4,890 |
All indicators for Nakkila
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 | Nakkila | Satakunta | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 12.6% | 13.1% | 13.3% | ranked 174 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 31.1% | 29.2% | 31.2% | ranked 156 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 49.0 years | 47.3 | 48.5 | ranked 137 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.3% | ranked 82 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 1.5% | 5.1% | 3.4% | ranked 268 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nakkila | Satakunta | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 2,879 no. | 128,774 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 167 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 11.5% | – | 8.2% | ranked 84 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 9.6% | – | 14.5% | ranked 241 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 71.3% | – | 64.5% | ranked 77 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 13.3% | – | 11.1% | ranked 134 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 13.4% | – | 16.9% | ranked 211 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 /1,000 inh. | 90.4 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 288 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Nakkila | Satakunta | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 1.1% | – | 3.9% | ranked 248 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 41.0% | – | 39.8% | ranked 133 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 3.1% | – | 5.5% | ranked 245 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 31.4% | – | 17.1% | ranked 16 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 21.9% | – | 29.1% | ranked 197 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nakkila | Satakunta | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 573 no. | 23,686 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 199 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 116.0 /1,000 inh. | 112.1 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 216 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 29,642 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 115 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 1,041 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 119 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 266 per 1,000 inh. | 10,979 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 165 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 54.4 per 1,000 inh. | 52.3 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 149 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.2 per 1,000 inh. | 3.0 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 199 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nakkila | Satakunta | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 1,368 no. | 85,277 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 171 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 10.0% | 11.5% | 10.8% | ranked 175 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 75.7% | 74.4% | 75.4% | ranked 143 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Nakkila | Satakunta | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 637 /1,000 inh. | 565 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 27 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Nakkila | Satakunta | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 13.5% | 14.6% | 14.3% | ranked 175 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Nakkila | Satakunta | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 25.5% | 27.7% | 24.1% | ranked 122 of 302 |
Business sectors: Nakkila
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Manufacturing26.9% ×2.2
- Health and social work19.0% ×1.0
- Construction9.4% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services7.3% ×1.0
- Education6.4% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade6.2% ×0.6
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.6% ×2.3
- Transport and storage3.2% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Nakkila
Where is Nakkila?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nakkila?
Nakkila has 4,890 residents (2025), ranking 167 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Nakkila?
Nakkila covers 182.9 km², with a density of 27 people per km².
Is the population of Nakkila growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Nakkila went from 5,651 to 4,890, a change of −13.5%.
Where is Nakkila?
Nakkila is in Satakunta. Latitude 61.365, longitude 22.004.
Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Nakkila?
In Nakkila, “Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.4 /1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 288 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 186.3 /1,000 inh..
Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas: what is the figure for Nakkila?
In Nakkila, “Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas” stands at 31.4% (2025), ranking 16 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 17.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Nakkila?
In Nakkila, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 920 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Nakkila?
The nearest to Nakkila are Harjavalta (9.3 km), Ulvila (9.9 km), Pori (17 km), Kokemäki (22 km), Eurajoki (23 km).
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