Taipalsaari: population and statistics
Taipalsaari has a population of 4,574 (2025) across 345.0 km², or 13.3 people per km². It ranks 175 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,574 residents
- 345.0 km²
- 13 people/km²
- 84 m
Taipalsaari in numbers
Key points
Among the 9 municipalities in South Karelia, Taipalsaari ranks No. 4 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification: 36.6% in Taipalsaari, compared with an average of 29.4% in South Karelia and 34.2% nationally.
Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 721.5 /1,000 inh. in Taipalsaari, 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 32.4% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 890 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in South Karelia for “Share of dwellings built after 2000”.
- Number 1 in South Karelia for “Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat”.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 48,321 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lappeenranta (73,241 residents), 13 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,560 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Taipalsaari over time
Taipalsaari had 4,815 residents in 2015 and 4,574 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,628 |
| 2021 | 4,595 |
| 2022 | 4,559 |
| 2023 | 4,625 |
| 2024 | 4,596 |
| 2025 | 4,574 |
All indicators for Taipalsaari
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 | Taipalsaari | South Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 13.6% | 11.8% | 13.3% | ranked 139 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 30.8% | 29.9% | 31.2% | ranked 162 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 48.6 years | 47.8 | 48.5 | ranked 147 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | ranked 154 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 4.2% | 6.7% | 3.4% | ranked 108 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Taipalsaari | South Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 2,400 no. | 77,224 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 191 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 6.8% | – | 8.2% | ranked 172 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 23.5% | – | 14.5% | ranked 73 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 73.3% | – | 64.5% | ranked 57 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 3.5% | – | 11.1% | ranked 245 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 12.1% | – | 16.9% | ranked 229 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 721.5 /1,000 inh. | 161.6 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 24 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Taipalsaari | South Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 9.3% | – | 3.9% | ranked 66 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 39.7% | – | 39.8% | ranked 154 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 8.1% | – | 5.5% | ranked 86 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 15.7% | – | 17.1% | ranked 176 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 26.6% | – | 29.1% | ranked 169 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Taipalsaari | South Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 536 no. | 12,571 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 205 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 116.6 /1,000 inh. | 100.4 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 213 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 32,112 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 45 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 1,144 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 103 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 209 per 1,000 inh. | 5,249 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 190 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 45.7 per 1,000 inh. | 42.3 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 227 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.0 per 1,000 inh. | 2.4 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 221 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Taipalsaari | South Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 775 no. | 46,362 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 231 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 11.3% | 14.5% | 10.8% | ranked 130 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 77.4% | 69.0% | 75.4% | ranked 109 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Taipalsaari | 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 | Taipalsaari | South Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 10.6% | 17.6% | 14.3% | ranked 241 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Taipalsaari | South Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 36.6% | 29.4% | 24.1% | ranked 21 of 302 |
Business sectors: Taipalsaari
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work32.4% ×1.7
- Transport and storage9.9% ×1.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9.3% ×3.8
- Education8.9% ×1.2
- Construction7.0% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade5.7% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services5.7% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical4.4% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Taipalsaari
Where is Taipalsaari?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Taipalsaari?
Taipalsaari has 4,574 residents (2025), ranking 175 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Taipalsaari?
Taipalsaari covers 345.0 km², with a density of 13 people per km².
Is the population of Taipalsaari growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Taipalsaari went from 4,815 to 4,574, a change of −5.0%.
Where is Taipalsaari?
Taipalsaari is in South Karelia. Latitude 61.160, longitude 28.060.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification: what is the figure for Taipalsaari?
In Taipalsaari, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification” stands at 36.6% (2024), ranking 21 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 24.1%.
Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Taipalsaari?
In Taipalsaari, “Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 721.5 /1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 24 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 186.3 /1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Taipalsaari?
In Taipalsaari, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 890 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Taipalsaari?
The nearest to Taipalsaari are Lappeenranta (13 km), Lemi (18 km), Savitaipale (21 km), Luumäki (38 km), Imatra (39 km).
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