Luumäki: population and statistics
Luumäki has a population of 4,304 (2025) across 750.2 km², or 5.7 people per km². It ranks 182 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −11.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,304 residents
- 750.2 km²
- 6 people/km²
- 72 m
Luumäki in numbers
Key points
Among the 9 municipalities in South Karelia, Luumäki ranks No. 5 by population.
Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 727.0 /1,000 inh. in Luumäki, compared with an average of 161.6 /1,000 inh. in South Karelia and 85.9 /1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 18.4% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 886 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in South Karelia for “Share of Swedish speakers”.
- “Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 105,070 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Lemi, 20.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lappeenranta (73,241 residents), 37 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,544 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Luumäki over time
Luumäki had 4,860 residents in 2015 and 4,304 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,543 |
| 2021 | 4,473 |
| 2022 | 4,421 |
| 2023 | 4,396 |
| 2024 | 4,358 |
| 2025 | 4,304 |
All indicators for Luumäki
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 | Luumäki | South Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 10.9% | 11.8% | 13.3% | ranked 235 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 37.6% | 29.9% | 31.2% | ranked 75 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 52.2 years | 47.8 | 48.5 | ranked 70 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.3% | ranked 103 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 4.0% | 6.7% | 3.4% | ranked 119 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Luumäki | South Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 2,860 no. | 77,224 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 169 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 9.4% | – | 8.2% | ranked 118 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 17.2% | – | 14.5% | ranked 118 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 61.2% | – | 64.5% | ranked 182 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 12.8% | – | 11.1% | ranked 138 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 18.4% | – | 16.9% | ranked 128 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 727.0 /1,000 inh. | 161.6 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 23 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Luumäki | South Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 2.8% | – | 3.9% | ranked 176 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 42.2% | – | 39.8% | ranked 121 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 4.2% | – | 5.5% | ranked 197 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 17.2% | – | 17.1% | ranked 150 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 33.2% | – | 29.1% | ranked 110 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Luumäki | South Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 708 no. | 12,571 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 167 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 162.5 /1,000 inh. | 100.4 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 94 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 29,034 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 154 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 669 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 190 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 223 per 1,000 inh. | 5,249 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 185 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 51.8 per 1,000 inh. | 42.3 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 168 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.1 per 1,000 inh. | 2.4 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 215 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Luumäki | South Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 1,150 no. | 46,362 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 189 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 12.3% | 14.5% | 10.8% | ranked 89 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 74.4% | 69.0% | 75.4% | ranked 175 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Luumäki | South Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 43.7 /1,000 inh. | 53.3 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 62 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Luumäki | South Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 612 /1,000 inh. | 538 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 70 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Luumäki | South Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 15.0% | 17.6% | 14.3% | ranked 131 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Luumäki | South Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 23.5% | 29.4% | 24.1% | ranked 170 of 302 |
Business sectors: Luumäki
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work18.4% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17.9% ×7.4
- Manufacturing10.6% ×0.9
- Other service activities8.3% ×3.2
- Construction7.6% ×1.2
- Transport and storage7.6% ×1.5
- Wholesale and retail trade7.3% ×0.7
- Education6.8% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Luumäki
Where is Luumäki?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Luumäki?
Luumäki has 4,304 residents (2025), ranking 182 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Luumäki?
Luumäki covers 750.2 km², with a density of 6 people per km².
Is the population of Luumäki growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Luumäki went from 4,860 to 4,304, a change of −11.4%.
Where is Luumäki?
Luumäki is in South Karelia. Latitude 60.917, longitude 27.567.
Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Luumäki?
In Luumäki, “Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 727.0 /1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 23 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 186.3 /1,000 inh..
Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies: what is the figure for Luumäki?
In Luumäki, “Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies” stands at 669 €/m² (2025), ranking 190 of 220 municipalities; the national median is 1,110 €/m².
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Luumäki?
In Luumäki, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 886 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Luumäki?
The nearest to Luumäki are Lemi (21 km), Miehikkälä (28 km), Savitaipale (32 km), Lappeenranta (37 km), Virolahti (38 km).
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