Lappeenranta: population and statistics
Lappeenranta has a population of 73,241 (2025) across 1,434.1 km², or 51.1 people per km². It ranks 13 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 73,241 residents
- 1,434.1 km²
- 51 people/km²
- 99 m
Lappeenranta in numbers
Key points
Among the 9 municipalities in South Karelia, Lappeenranta ranks No. 1 by population.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 22.0% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 896 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in South Karelia for “Population”.
- Number 1 in South Karelia for “Population change over 10 years”.
- “Share of residential buildings heated with district heating”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Total dwellings”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in the area (jobs)”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 200,859 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times the national average.
Population of Lappeenranta over time
Lappeenranta had 72,875 residents in 2015 and 73,241 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 72,662 |
| 2021 | 72,634 |
| 2022 | 72,650 |
| 2023 | 72,988 |
| 2024 | 73,327 |
| 2025 | 73,241 |
All indicators for Lappeenranta
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 | Lappeenranta | South Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 12.3% | 11.8% | 13.3% | ranked 187 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.7% | 29.9% | 31.2% | ranked 234 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 45.0 years | 47.8 | 48.5 | ranked 232 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | ranked 154 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 8.2% | 6.7% | 3.4% | ranked 30 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lappeenranta | South Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 44,011 no. | 77,224 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 13 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 4.5% | – | 8.2% | ranked 222 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 22.0% | – | 14.5% | ranked 87 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 34.1% | – | 64.5% | ranked 280 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 54.7% | – | 11.1% | ranked 16 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 10.4% | – | 16.9% | ranked 253 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 40.9 /1,000 inh. | 161.6 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 257 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lappeenranta | South Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 29.0% | – | 3.9% | ranked 10 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 31.6% | – | 39.8% | ranked 272 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 4.0% | – | 5.5% | ranked 201 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 19.5% | – | 17.1% | ranked 110 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 14.7% | – | 29.1% | ranked 240 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lappeenranta | South Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 6,599 no. | 12,571 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 15 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 90.0 /1,000 inh. | 100.4 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 274 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 28,774 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 166 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 1,733 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 46 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 3,102 per 1,000 inh. | 5,249 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 21 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 42.4 per 1,000 inh. | 42.3 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 255 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | 2.4 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 143 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lappeenranta | South Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 31,361 no. | 46,362 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 14 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 13.8% | 14.5% | 10.8% | ranked 49 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 68.2% | 69.0% | 75.4% | ranked 277 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Lappeenranta | South Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 48.9 /1,000 inh. | 53.3 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 59 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lappeenranta | South Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 503 /1,000 inh. | 538 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 278 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Lappeenranta | South Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 18.7% | 17.6% | 14.3% | ranked 27 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Lappeenranta | South Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 32.6% | 29.4% | 24.1% | ranked 47 of 302 |
Business sectors: Lappeenranta
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work22.0% ×1.1
- Manufacturing14.0% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade9.5% ×0.9
- Education8.9% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services6.8% ×0.9
- Construction6.4% ×1.0
- Public administration and defence6.0% ×1.2
- Transport and storage4.9% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Lappeenranta
Where is Lappeenranta?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lappeenranta?
Lappeenranta has 73,241 residents (2025), ranking 13 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Lappeenranta?
Lappeenranta covers 1,434.1 km², with a density of 51 people per km².
Is the population of Lappeenranta growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Lappeenranta went from 72,875 to 73,241, a change of +0.5%.
Where is Lappeenranta?
Lappeenranta is in South Karelia. Latitude 61.058, longitude 28.186.
Share of residential buildings heated with district heating: what is the figure for Lappeenranta?
In Lappeenranta, “Share of residential buildings heated with district heating” stands at 29.0% (2025), ranking 10 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 3.9%.
Total dwellings: what is the figure for Lappeenranta?
In Lappeenranta, “Total dwellings” stands at 44,011 no. (2025), ranking 13 of 308 municipalities; the national median is 3,342 no..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lappeenranta?
In Lappeenranta, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 896 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lappeenranta?
The nearest to Lappeenranta are Taipalsaari (13 km), Lemi (21 km), Savitaipale (31 km), Imatra (35 km), Luumäki (37 km).
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