Imatra: population and statistics
Imatra has a population of 24,345 (2025) across 155.0 km², or 157 people per km². It ranks 42 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −12.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 24,345 residents
- 155.0 km²
- 157 people/km²
- 74 m
Imatra in numbers
Key points
Among the 9 municipalities in South Karelia, Imatra ranks No. 2 by population.
Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 75.3 /1,000 inh. in Imatra, compared with an average of 100.4 /1,000 inh. in South Karelia and 106.4 /1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Manufacturing, with 23.4% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 891 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in South Karelia for “Population density”.
- Number 1 in South Karelia for “Share of residential buildings heated with electricity”.
- “Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 21,714 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.4 times the national average.
Population of Imatra over time
Imatra had 27,835 residents in 2015 and 24,345 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 26,075 |
| 2021 | 25,655 |
| 2022 | 25,208 |
| 2023 | 24,919 |
| 2024 | 24,724 |
| 2025 | 24,345 |
All indicators for Imatra
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 | Imatra | South Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 10.8% | 11.8% | 13.3% | ranked 239 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 33.9% | 29.9% | 31.2% | ranked 118 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 50.9 years | 47.8 | 48.5 | ranked 92 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% | ranked 222 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 6.4% | 6.7% | 3.4% | ranked 50 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Imatra | South Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 16,085 no. | 77,224 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 38 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 7.3% | – | 8.2% | ranked 162 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 9.4% | – | 14.5% | ranked 243 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 44.9% | – | 64.5% | ranked 259 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 43.5% | – | 11.1% | ranked 33 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 14.8% | – | 16.9% | ranked 192 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.8 /1,000 inh. | 161.6 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 292 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Imatra | South Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 9.7% | – | 3.9% | ranked 61 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 43.1% | – | 39.8% | ranked 100 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 2.1% | – | 5.5% | ranked 280 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 34.5% | – | 17.1% | ranked 5 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 9.0% | – | 29.1% | ranked 274 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Imatra | South Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 1,862 no. | 12,571 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 65 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 75.3 /1,000 inh. | 100.4 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 298 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 28,311 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 192 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 667 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 191 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 957 per 1,000 inh. | 5,249 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 58 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 39.3 per 1,000 inh. | 42.3 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 278 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.9 per 1,000 inh. | 2.4 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 228 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Imatra | South Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 8,684 no. | 46,362 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 45 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 18.2% | 14.5% | 10.8% | ranked 10 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 66.3% | 69.0% | 75.4% | ranked 287 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Imatra | South Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 67.0 /1,000 inh. | 53.3 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 47 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Imatra | South Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 562 /1,000 inh. | 538 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 187 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Imatra | South Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 17.6% | 17.6% | 14.3% | ranked 48 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Imatra | South Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 24.3% | 29.4% | 24.1% | ranked 146 of 302 |
Business sectors: Imatra
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Manufacturing23.4% ×1.9
- Health and social work15.1% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade11.2% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services8.6% ×1.2
- Education7.2% ×1.0
- Public administration and defence7.1% ×1.4
- Construction5.6% ×0.9
- Transport and storage4.7% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Imatra
Where is Imatra?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Imatra?
Imatra has 24,345 residents (2025), ranking 42 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Imatra?
Imatra covers 155.0 km², with a density of 157 people per km².
Is the population of Imatra growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Imatra went from 27,835 to 24,345, a change of −12.5%.
Where is Imatra?
Imatra is in South Karelia. Latitude 61.193, longitude 28.776.
Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas: what is the figure for Imatra?
In Imatra, “Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas” stands at 34.5% (2025), ranking 5 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 17.1%.
Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Imatra?
In Imatra, “Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 75.3 /1,000 inh. (2024), ranking 298 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 141.7 /1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Imatra?
In Imatra, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 891 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Imatra?
The nearest to Imatra are Ruokolahti (11 km), Lappeenranta (35 km), Taipalsaari (39 km), Rautjärvi (41 km), Puumala (49 km).
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