Kangasniemi: population and statistics
Kangasniemi has a population of 4,952 (2025) across 1,068.9 km², or 4.6 people per km². It ranks 165 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −12.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,952 residents
- 1,068.9 km²
- 5 people/km²
- 100 m
Kangasniemi in numbers
Key points
Among the 11 municipalities in South Savo, Kangasniemi ranks No. 6 by population.
Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 206.4 /1,000 inh. in Kangasniemi, compared with an average of 130.3 /1,000 inh. in South Savo and 106.4 /1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 19.8% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 860 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 149,709 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Toivakka, 31.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pieksämäki (17,124 residents), 44 km away.
Population of Kangasniemi over time
Kangasniemi had 5,628 residents in 2015 and 4,952 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,312 |
| 2021 | 5,230 |
| 2022 | 5,154 |
| 2023 | 5,114 |
| 2024 | 5,062 |
| 2025 | 4,952 |
All indicators for Kangasniemi
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 | Kangasniemi | South Savo | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 10.5% | 11.3% | 13.3% | ranked 247 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 40.0% | 34.6% | 31.2% | ranked 50 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 53.7 years | 50.3 | 48.5 | ranked 44 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | ranked 154 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 3.2% | 4.9% | 3.4% | ranked 157 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kangasniemi | South Savo | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 3,353 no. | 83,591 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 154 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 8.5% | – | 8.2% | ranked 143 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 11.0% | – | 14.5% | ranked 206 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 59.9% | – | 64.5% | ranked 192 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 15.5% | – | 11.1% | ranked 119 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 20.4% | – | 16.9% | ranked 101 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 689.4 /1,000 inh. | 344.8 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 28 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kangasniemi | South Savo | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 4.3% | – | 3.9% | ranked 137 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 36.4% | – | 39.8% | ranked 210 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 5.5% | – | 5.5% | ranked 152 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 6.2% | – | 17.1% | ranked 294 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 47.6% | – | 29.1% | ranked 21 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kangasniemi | South Savo | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 1,045 no. | 16,874 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 123 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 206.4 /1,000 inh. | 130.3 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 20 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 28,022 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 212 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 787 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 167 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 263 per 1,000 inh. | 6,018 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 168 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 53.1 per 1,000 inh. | 47.0 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 157 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.4 per 1,000 inh. | 2.4 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 87 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kangasniemi | South Savo | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 1,544 no. | 48,464 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 166 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 11.9% | 12.8% | 10.8% | ranked 106 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 74.6% | 72.5% | 75.4% | ranked 168 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kangasniemi | South Savo | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 571 /1,000 inh. | 537 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 170 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Kangasniemi | South Savo | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 16.6% | 16.0% | 14.3% | ranked 72 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Kangasniemi | South Savo | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 24.0% | 27.9% | 24.1% | ranked 153 of 302 |
Business sectors: Kangasniemi
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work19.8% ×1.0
- Manufacturing19.1% ×1.5
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16.3% ×6.7
- Wholesale and retail trade9.6% ×0.9
- Construction5.3% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services4.8% ×0.7
- Transport and storage4.8% ×0.9
- Education4.4% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Kangasniemi
Where is Kangasniemi?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kangasniemi?
Kangasniemi has 4,952 residents (2025), ranking 165 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Kangasniemi?
Kangasniemi covers 1,068.9 km², with a density of 5 people per km².
Is the population of Kangasniemi growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kangasniemi went from 5,628 to 4,952, a change of −12.0%.
Where is Kangasniemi?
Kangasniemi is in South Savo. Latitude 61.990, longitude 26.643.
Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas: what is the figure for Kangasniemi?
In Kangasniemi, “Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas” stands at 6.2% (2025), ranking 294 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 17.1%.
Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Kangasniemi?
In Kangasniemi, “Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 206.4 /1,000 inh. (2024), ranking 20 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 141.7 /1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kangasniemi?
In Kangasniemi, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 860 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kangasniemi?
The nearest to Kangasniemi are Toivakka (32 km), Joutsa (39 km), Hirvensalmi (40 km), Pieksämäki (44 km), Hankasalmi (46 km).
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