Parikkala: population and statistics
Parikkala has a population of 4,235 (2025) across 592.2 km², or 7.2 people per km². It ranks 185 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −19.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,235 residents
- 592.2 km²
- 7 people/km²
- 100 m
Parikkala in numbers
Key points
Among the 9 municipalities in South Karelia, Parikkala ranks No. 6 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 44.6% in Parikkala, compared with an average of 29.9% in South Karelia and 23.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 22.5% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 875 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in South Karelia for “Share of people aged 65 and over”.
- Number 1 in South Karelia for “Mean age of the population”.
- “Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 82,936 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
Population of Parikkala over time
Parikkala had 5,235 residents in 2015 and 4,235 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,655 |
| 2021 | 4,567 |
| 2022 | 4,438 |
| 2023 | 4,366 |
| 2024 | 4,300 |
| 2025 | 4,235 |
All indicators for Parikkala
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 | Parikkala | South Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 9.2% | 11.8% | 13.3% | ranked 276 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 44.6% | 29.9% | 31.2% | ranked 13 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 56.3 years | 47.8 | 48.5 | ranked 11 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | ranked 154 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 1.8% | 6.7% | 3.4% | ranked 251 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Parikkala | South Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 3,138 no. | 77,224 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 159 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 9.0% | – | 8.2% | ranked 126 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 6.5% | – | 14.5% | ranked 279 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 64.5% | – | 64.5% | ranked 151 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 13.5% | – | 11.1% | ranked 131 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 24.1% | – | 16.9% | ranked 45 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 389.8 /1,000 inh. | 161.6 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 82 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Parikkala | South Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 3.4% | – | 3.9% | ranked 162 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 37.2% | – | 39.8% | ranked 197 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 1.5% | – | 5.5% | ranked 295 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 9.0% | – | 17.1% | ranked 270 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 48.7% | – | 29.1% | ranked 19 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Parikkala | South Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 841 no. | 12,571 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 151 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 195.6 /1,000 inh. | 100.4 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 32 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 27,624 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 233 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 465 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 212 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 203 per 1,000 inh. | 5,249 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 192 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 47.9 per 1,000 inh. | 42.3 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 211 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.4 per 1,000 inh. | 2.4 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 171 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Parikkala | South Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 1,160 no. | 46,362 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 188 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 12.7% | 14.5% | 10.8% | ranked 75 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 72.5% | 69.0% | 75.4% | ranked 220 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Parikkala | South Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 60.4 /1,000 inh. | 53.3 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 52 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Parikkala | South Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 608 /1,000 inh. | 538 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 77 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Parikkala | South Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 18.1% | 17.6% | 14.3% | ranked 37 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Parikkala | South Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 20.5% | 29.4% | 24.1% | ranked 241 of 302 |
Business sectors: Parikkala
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work22.5% ×1.2
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing18.1% ×7.4
- Wholesale and retail trade9.4% ×0.9
- Construction7.7% ×1.2
- Public administration and defence7.1% ×1.4
- Education6.0% ×0.8
- Manufacturing5.9% ×0.5
- Transport and storage5.8% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Parikkala
Where is Parikkala?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Parikkala?
Parikkala has 4,235 residents (2025), ranking 185 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Parikkala?
Parikkala covers 592.2 km², with a density of 7 people per km².
Is the population of Parikkala growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Parikkala went from 5,235 to 4,235, a change of −19.1%.
Where is Parikkala?
Parikkala is in South Karelia. Latitude 61.550, longitude 29.500.
Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat: what is the figure for Parikkala?
In Parikkala, “Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat” stands at 1.5% (2025), ranking 295 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 5.5%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Parikkala?
In Parikkala, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 44.6% (2025), ranking 13 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 31.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Parikkala?
In Parikkala, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 875 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Parikkala?
The nearest to Parikkala are Rautjärvi (15 km), Ruokolahti (46 km), Savonlinna (48 km), Imatra (55 km), Sulkava (65 km).
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