Mikkeli: population and statistics
Mikkeli has a population of 51,551 (2025) across 2,548.4 km², or 20.2 people per km². It ranks 19 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 51,551 residents
- 2,548.4 km²
- 20 people/km²
- 71 m
Mikkeli in numbers
Key points
Among the 11 municipalities in South Savo, Mikkeli ranks No. 1 by population.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 26.9% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 860 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in South Savo for “Population”.
- Number 1 in South Savo for “Population density”.
- “Total dwellings”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Business establishments”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in the area (jobs)”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 356,916 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Hirvensalmi, 26.6 km away.
Population of Mikkeli over time
Mikkeli had 54,665 residents in 2015 and 51,551 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 52,583 |
| 2021 | 52,122 |
| 2022 | 51,980 |
| 2023 | 51,919 |
| 2024 | 51,890 |
| 2025 | 51,551 |
All indicators for Mikkeli
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 | Mikkeli | South Savo | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 12.8% | 11.3% | 13.3% | ranked 166 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 29.5% | 34.6% | 31.2% | ranked 179 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 47.3 years | 50.3 | 48.5 | ranked 182 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | ranked 154 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 5.1% | 4.9% | 3.4% | ranked 76 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mikkeli | South Savo | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 32,193 no. | 83,591 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 18 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 3.9% | – | 8.2% | ranked 232 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 17.3% | – | 14.5% | ranked 115 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 38.2% | – | 64.5% | ranked 273 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 44.6% | – | 11.1% | ranked 31 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 14.3% | – | 16.9% | ranked 196 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 185.6 /1,000 inh. | 344.8 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 152 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mikkeli | South Savo | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 15.2% | – | 3.9% | ranked 32 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 39.8% | – | 39.8% | ranked 151 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) | 13.5% | – | 17.1% | ranked 213 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 23.3% | – | 29.1% | ranked 188 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mikkeli | South Savo | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 5,879 no. | 16,874 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 19 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 113.3 /1,000 inh. | 130.3 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 223 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 29,157 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 143 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 1,459 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 65 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 2,324 per 1,000 inh. | 6,018 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 28 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 45.1 per 1,000 inh. | 47.0 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 237 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 | Mikkeli | South Savo | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 21,714 no. | 48,464 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 18 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 12.4% | 12.8% | 10.8% | ranked 84 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 73.4% | 72.5% | 75.4% | ranked 196 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Mikkeli | South Savo | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 34.3 /1,000 inh. | 67.2 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 71 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Mikkeli | South Savo | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 517 /1,000 inh. | 537 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 269 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Mikkeli | South Savo | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 15.2% | 16.0% | 14.3% | ranked 125 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Mikkeli | South Savo | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 32.4% | 27.9% | 24.1% | ranked 48 of 302 |
Business sectors: Mikkeli
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work26.9% ×1.4
- Manufacturing12.3% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade10.0% ×0.9
- Education7.9% ×1.1
- Public administration and defence7.1% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services5.3% ×0.7
- Construction5.3% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical4.2% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Mikkeli
Where is Mikkeli?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mikkeli?
Mikkeli has 51,551 residents (2025), ranking 19 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Mikkeli?
Mikkeli covers 2,548.4 km², with a density of 20 people per km².
Is the population of Mikkeli growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Mikkeli went from 54,665 to 51,551, a change of −5.7%.
Where is Mikkeli?
Mikkeli is in South Savo. Latitude 61.688, longitude 27.274.
Total dwellings: what is the figure for Mikkeli?
In Mikkeli, “Total dwellings” stands at 32,193 no. (2025), ranking 18 of 308 municipalities; the national median is 3,342 no..
Business establishments: what is the figure for Mikkeli?
In Mikkeli, “Business establishments” stands at 5,879 no. (2024), ranking 19 of 308 municipalities; the national median is 818 no..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mikkeli?
In Mikkeli, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 860 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mikkeli?
The nearest to Mikkeli are Hirvensalmi (27 km), Mäntyharju (37 km), Juva (39 km), Kangasniemi (47 km), Puumala (51 km).
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