Säkylä: population and statistics
Säkylä has a population of 6,221 (2025) across 406.9 km², or 15.3 people per km². It ranks 148 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −12.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,221 residents
- 406.9 km²
- 15 people/km²
- 47 m
Säkylä in numbers
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Satakunta, Säkylä ranks No. 10 by population.
Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants: 680 /1,000 inh. in Säkylä, compared with an average of 565 /1,000 inh. in Satakunta and 480 /1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Manufacturing, with 28.2% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 908 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Satakunta for “Share of residential buildings heated with electricity”.
- Number 1 in Satakunta for “Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 56,985 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Eura (11,005 residents), 17 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,632 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Säkylä over time
Säkylä had 7,070 residents in 2015 and 6,221 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,646 |
| 2021 | 6,588 |
| 2022 | 6,419 |
| 2023 | 6,377 |
| 2024 | 6,256 |
| 2025 | 6,221 |
All indicators for Säkylä
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 | Säkylä | Satakunta | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 11.4% | 13.1% | 13.3% | ranked 220 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 34.2% | 29.2% | 31.2% | ranked 112 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 50.9 years | 47.3 | 48.5 | ranked 92 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% | ranked 131 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 5.1% | 5.1% | 3.4% | ranked 76 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Säkylä | Satakunta | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 3,944 no. | 128,774 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 140 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 8.8% | – | 8.2% | ranked 130 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 12.0% | – | 14.5% | ranked 190 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 68.0% | – | 64.5% | ranked 115 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 12.5% | – | 11.1% | ranked 142 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 16.8% | – | 16.9% | ranked 153 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 175.5 /1,000 inh. | 90.4 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 157 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Säkylä | Satakunta | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 2.5% | – | 3.9% | ranked 186 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 47.9% | – | 39.8% | ranked 48 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) | 26.9% | – | 17.1% | ranked 36 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 19.0% | – | 29.1% | ranked 214 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Säkylä | Satakunta | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 999 no. | 23,686 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 129 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 159.7 /1,000 inh. | 112.1 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 102 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 29,999 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 99 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 920 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 136 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 406 per 1,000 inh. | 10,979 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 129 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 65.3 per 1,000 inh. | 52.3 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 70 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | 3.0 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 143 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Säkylä | Satakunta | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 3,075 no. | 85,277 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 108 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 8.2% | 11.5% | 10.8% | ranked 232 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 79.3% | 74.4% | 75.4% | ranked 73 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Säkylä | Satakunta | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 680 /1,000 inh. | 565 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 11 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Säkylä | Satakunta | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 11.7% | 14.6% | 14.3% | ranked 218 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Säkylä | Satakunta | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 25.2% | 27.7% | 24.1% | ranked 128 of 302 |
Business sectors: Säkylä
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Manufacturing28.2% ×2.3
- Public administration and defence22.4% ×4.5
- Health and social work12.7% ×0.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.6% ×2.3
- Transport and storage5.1% ×1.0
- Construction4.3% ×0.7
- Wholesale and retail trade3.7% ×0.3
- Education3.5% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Säkylä
Where is Säkylä?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Säkylä?
Säkylä has 6,221 residents (2025), ranking 148 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Säkylä?
Säkylä covers 406.9 km², with a density of 15 people per km².
Is the population of Säkylä growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Säkylä went from 7,070 to 6,221, a change of −12.0%.
Where is Säkylä?
Säkylä is in Satakunta. Latitude 61.050, longitude 22.350.
Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Säkylä?
In Säkylä, “Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 680 /1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 11 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 580 /1,000 inh..
Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas: what is the figure for Säkylä?
In Säkylä, “Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas” stands at 26.9% (2025), ranking 36 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 17.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Säkylä?
In Säkylä, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 908 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Säkylä?
The nearest to Säkylä are Eura (17 km), Kokemäki (23 km), Huittinen (23 km), Oripää (29 km), Harjavalta (31 km).
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