Savonlinna: population and statistics
Savonlinna has a population of 31,008 (2025) across 2,223.1 km², or 13.9 people per km². It ranks 36 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −12.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 31,008 residents
- 2,223.1 km²
- 14 people/km²
- 68 m
Savonlinna in numbers
Key points
Among the 11 municipalities in South Savo, Savonlinna ranks No. 2 by population.
Share of Swedish speakers: 0.1% in Savonlinna, compared with an average of 0.2% in South Savo and 5.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 26.2% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 882 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in South Savo for “Share of residential buildings heated with electricity”.
- Number 1 in South Savo for “Unemployed as a share of the labour force”.
- “Share of Swedish speakers”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Business establishments”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Total dwellings”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 311,364 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Enonkoski, 24.7 km away.
Population of Savonlinna over time
Savonlinna had 35,523 residents in 2015 and 31,008 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 32,662 |
| 2021 | 32,547 |
| 2022 | 32,085 |
| 2023 | 31,843 |
| 2024 | 31,460 |
| 2025 | 31,008 |
All indicators for Savonlinna
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 | Savonlinna | South Savo | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 9.9% | 11.3% | 13.3% | ranked 267 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 36.2% | 34.6% | 31.2% | ranked 89 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 51.4 years | 50.3 | 48.5 | ranked 86 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% | ranked 222 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 4.1% | 4.9% | 3.4% | ranked 113 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Savonlinna | South Savo | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 20,679 no. | 83,591 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 32 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 4.8% | – | 8.2% | ranked 215 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 8.9% | – | 14.5% | ranked 247 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 40.3% | – | 64.5% | ranked 269 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 41.6% | – | 11.1% | ranked 37 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 17.3% | – | 16.9% | ranked 143 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 268.9 /1,000 inh. | 344.8 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 116 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Savonlinna | South Savo | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 8.4% | – | 3.9% | ranked 71 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 45.3% | – | 39.8% | ranked 82 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 4.6% | – | 5.5% | ranked 181 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 11.8% | – | 17.1% | ranked 239 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 29.9% | – | 29.1% | ranked 146 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Savonlinna | South Savo | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 3,681 no. | 16,874 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 28 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 117.0 /1,000 inh. | 130.3 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 212 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 28,178 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 200 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 1,141 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 105 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 1,406 per 1,000 inh. | 6,018 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 42 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 45.3 per 1,000 inh. | 47.0 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 233 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 | Savonlinna | South Savo | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 11,563 no. | 48,464 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 34 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 15.3% | 12.8% | 10.8% | ranked 29 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 70.4% | 72.5% | 75.4% | ranked 255 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Savonlinna | South Savo | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 100.9 /1,000 inh. | 67.2 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 32 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Savonlinna | South Savo | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 528 /1,000 inh. | 537 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 258 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Savonlinna | South Savo | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 16.5% | 16.0% | 14.3% | ranked 76 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Savonlinna | South Savo | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 27.4% | 27.9% | 24.1% | ranked 93 of 302 |
Business sectors: Savonlinna
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work26.2% ×1.4
- Manufacturing16.0% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade9.7% ×0.9
- Education7.6% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services5.9% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.3% ×2.2
- Construction4.9% ×0.8
- Transport and storage4.5% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Savonlinna
Where is Savonlinna?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Savonlinna?
Savonlinna has 31,008 residents (2025), ranking 36 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Savonlinna?
Savonlinna covers 2,223.1 km², with a density of 14 people per km².
Is the population of Savonlinna growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Savonlinna went from 35,523 to 31,008, a change of −12.7%.
Where is Savonlinna?
Savonlinna is in South Savo. Latitude 61.868, longitude 28.886.
Share of Swedish speakers: what is the figure for Savonlinna?
In Savonlinna, “Share of Swedish speakers” stands at 0.1% (2025), ranking 222 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 0.3%.
Business establishments: what is the figure for Savonlinna?
In Savonlinna, “Business establishments” stands at 3,681 no. (2024), ranking 28 of 308 municipalities; the national median is 818 no..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Savonlinna?
In Savonlinna, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 882 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Savonlinna?
The nearest to Savonlinna are Enonkoski (25 km), Sulkava (28 km), Rantasalmi (38 km), Parikkala (48 km), Puumala (53 km).
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