Savitaipale: population and statistics
Savitaipale has a population of 3,094 (2025) across 539.6 km², or 5.7 people per km². It ranks 210 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −14.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,094 residents
- 539.6 km²
- 6 people/km²
- 105 m
Savitaipale in numbers
Key points
Among the 9 municipalities in South Karelia, Savitaipale ranks No. 7 by population.
Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 864.9 /1,000 inh. in Savitaipale, 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 20.9% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 877 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in South Karelia for “Elevation”.
- Number 1 in South Karelia for “Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 75,580 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Lemi, 16.8 km away.
Population of Savitaipale over time
Savitaipale had 3,613 residents in 2015 and 3,094 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,326 |
| 2021 | 3,261 |
| 2022 | 3,256 |
| 2023 | 3,216 |
| 2024 | 3,188 |
| 2025 | 3,094 |
All indicators for Savitaipale
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 | Savitaipale | South Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 10.2% | 11.8% | 13.3% | ranked 257 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 41.7% | 29.9% | 31.2% | ranked 36 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 54.5 years | 47.8 | 48.5 | ranked 35 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.3% | ranked 103 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 2.5% | 6.7% | 3.4% | ranked 202 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Savitaipale | South Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 2,136 no. | 77,224 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 201 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 9.7% | – | 8.2% | ranked 110 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 13.5% | – | 14.5% | ranked 168 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 63.2% | – | 64.5% | ranked 166 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 8.9% | – | 11.1% | ranked 177 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 21.1% | – | 16.9% | ranked 89 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 864.9 /1,000 inh. | 161.6 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 17 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Savitaipale | South Karelia | 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) | 29.2% | – | 39.8% | ranked 283 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 2.9% | – | 5.5% | ranked 253 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 14.0% | – | 17.1% | ranked 200 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 51.2% | – | 29.1% | ranked 9 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Savitaipale | South Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 589 no. | 12,571 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 193 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 184.8 /1,000 inh. | 100.4 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 49 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 28,528 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 183 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 792 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 166 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 161 per 1,000 inh. | 5,249 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 215 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 52.0 per 1,000 inh. | 42.3 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 166 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.3 per 1,000 inh. | 2.4 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 186 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Savitaipale | South Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 832 no. | 46,362 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 223 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 12.4% | 14.5% | 10.8% | ranked 84 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 73.2% | 69.0% | 75.4% | ranked 206 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Savitaipale | South Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 598 /1,000 inh. | 538 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 101 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Savitaipale | South Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 16.9% | 17.6% | 14.3% | ranked 63 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Savitaipale | South Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 22.8% | 29.4% | 24.1% | ranked 184 of 302 |
Business sectors: Savitaipale
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work20.9% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing18.8% ×7.7
- Manufacturing11.0% ×0.9
- Education9.6% ×1.3
- Construction7.5% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade7.5% ×0.7
- Transport and storage4.6% ×0.9
- Public administration and defence4.0% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Savitaipale
Where is Savitaipale?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Savitaipale?
Savitaipale has 3,094 residents (2025), ranking 210 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Savitaipale?
Savitaipale covers 539.6 km², with a density of 6 people per km².
Is the population of Savitaipale growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Savitaipale went from 3,613 to 3,094, a change of −14.4%.
Where is Savitaipale?
Savitaipale is in South Karelia. Latitude 61.200, longitude 27.683.
Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat: what is the figure for Savitaipale?
In Savitaipale, “Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat” stands at 51.2% (2025), ranking 9 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 29.1%.
Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Savitaipale?
In Savitaipale, “Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 864.9 /1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 17 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 186.3 /1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Savitaipale?
In Savitaipale, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 877 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Savitaipale?
The nearest to Savitaipale are Lemi (17 km), Taipalsaari (21 km), Lappeenranta (31 km), Luumäki (32 km), Puumala (45 km).
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