Region
Southwest Finland: municipalities in numbers
Southwest Finland (region) has 27 municipalities and 497,800 residents across 10,677 km², or 47 people per km². Population: +4.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 497,800 residents
- 27 municipalities
- 10,677 km²
- 47 people/km²
Map and records: Southwest Finland
Population change over 10 years
All municipalities in Southwest Finland
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| Municipality | Population | Population change over 10 years | Population density | Area | Share of people aged under 15 | Share of people aged 65 and over |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turku | 209,633 | +12.8% | 852.7 people/km² | 245.8 km² | 12.0% | 20.2% |
| Salo | 50,339 | −6.6% | 25.3 people/km² | 1,990 km² | 12.1% | 30.3% |
| Kaarina | 36,675 | +12.5% | 243.4 people/km² | 150.7 km² | 17.6% | 22.2% |
| Raisio | 26,036 | +7.2% | 533.5 people/km² | 48.8 km² | 14.8% | 24.2% |
| Lieto | 20,732 | +7.6% | 69.0 people/km² | 300.5 km² | 18.0% | 21.3% |
| Naantali | 20,390 | +7.5% | 65.2 people/km² | 312.9 km² | 14.2% | 28.8% |
| Loimaa | 15,124 | −8.2% | 17.8 people/km² | 848.1 km² | 12.5% | 33.6% |
| Uusikaupunki | 14,783 | −4.7% | 29.3 people/km² | 504.3 km² | 12.5% | 31.9% |
| Pargas | 14,712 | −4.8% | 16.6 people/km² | 884.7 km² | 13.4% | 30.5% |
| Paimio | 11,284 | +6.3% | 47.3 people/km² | 238.7 km² | 17.6% | 23.7% |
| Masku | 9,612 | −1.0% | 54.8 people/km² | 175.2 km² | 17.7% | 20.3% |
| Laitila | 8,400 | −1.4% | 15.8 people/km² | 532.0 km² | 14.9% | 26.6% |
| Somero | 8,339 | −8.3% | 12.5 people/km² | 668.1 km² | 12.2% | 35.2% |
| Pöytyä | 7,903 | −7.7% | 10.5 people/km² | 750.0 km² | 15.5% | 28.0% |
| Mynämäki | 7,424 | −5.5% | 14.3 people/km² | 520.1 km² | 13.8% | 29.7% |
| Rusko | 6,381 | +4.4% | 50.2 people/km² | 127.2 km² | 19.7% | 21.3% |
| Kimitoön | 6,340 | −8.2% | 9.2 people/km² | 687.2 km² | 11.4% | 37.1% |
| Nousiainen | 4,667 | −4.0% | 23.5 people/km² | 199.0 km² | 17.1% | 22.0% |
| Aura | 3,937 | −1.2% | 41.4 people/km² | 95.0 km² | 16.9% | 23.5% |
| Sauvo | 2,957 | −2.1% | 11.7 people/km² | 252.9 km² | 14.0% | 28.7% |
| Vehmaa | 2,263 | −0.6% | 12.0 people/km² | 189.2 km² | 13.7% | 31.0% |
| Koski Tl | 2,144 | −10.6% | 11.2 people/km² | 191.5 km² | 12.2% | 34.8% |
| Pyhäranta | 1,892 | −11.4% | 13.2 people/km² | 143.7 km² | 14.2% | 31.4% |
| Marttila | 1,890 | −6.8% | 9.7 people/km² | 195.3 km² | 14.1% | 29.9% |
| Taivassalo | 1,707 | +4.5% | 12.0 people/km² | 141.7 km² | 12.0% | 37.3% |
| Oripää | 1,264 | −8.2% | 10.7 people/km² | 117.8 km² | 14.6% | 28.3% |
| Kustavi | 972 | +8.6% | 5.8 people/km² | 166.8 km² | 8.0% | 42.1% |
Southwest Finland compared with the national figures
Population-weighted averages for rates; totals for counts.
| Indicator | Southwest Finland | Finland |
|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 | 13.6% | 14.3% |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 24.4% | 23.8% |
| Mean age of the population | 44.5 years | 44.1 years |
| Share of Swedish speakers | 5.5% | 5.0% |
| Share of foreign nationals | 7.9% | 7.7% |
| Total dwellings | 290,562 no. | 3,258,449 no. |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants | 96.5 /1,000 inh. | 85.9 /1,000 inh. |
| Business establishments | 54,602 no. | 600,547 no. |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants | 110.1 /1,000 inh. | 106.4 /1,000 inh. |
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) | 207,169 no. | 2,423,433 no. |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force | 11.0% | 11.7% |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) | 74.2% | 73.7% |
| At-risk-of-poverty rate | 14.8% | 14.2% |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification | 33.5% | 34.2% |
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants | 24.3 /1,000 inh. | 38.9 /1,000 inh. |
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants | 495 /1,000 inh. | 480 /1,000 inh. |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) | 30,470 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) | 61.2 per 1,000 inh. | 59.4 per 1,000 inh. |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants | 4.0 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. |
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are there in Southwest Finland?
Southwest Finland has 27 municipalities. The most populous is Turku, with 209,633 residents.
What is the population of Southwest Finland?
Southwest Finland has 497,800 residents (2025), or 47 people per km².
Which municipality in Southwest Finland is growing fastest?
Turku has the fastest growth in Southwest Finland over 10 years: +12.8%.
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