Kaarina: population and statistics
Kaarina has a population of 36,675 (2025) across 150.7 km², or 243 people per km². It ranks 31 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 36,675 residents
- 150.7 km²
- 243 people/km²
- 17 m
Kaarina in numbers
Key points
Among the 27 municipalities in Southwest Finland, Kaarina ranks No. 3 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification: 42.1% in Kaarina, compared with an average of 33.5% in Southwest Finland and 34.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 21.6% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 967 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Southwest Finland for “Share of dwellings built after 2000”.
- Number 1 in Southwest Finland for “Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification”.
- “Share of dwellings not permanently occupied”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 21,099 football pitches.
- Its population density is 13.1 times the national average.
Population of Kaarina over time
Kaarina had 32,590 residents in 2015 and 36,675 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 34,667 |
| 2021 | 35,497 |
| 2022 | 35,848 |
| 2023 | 36,339 |
| 2024 | 36,551 |
| 2025 | 36,675 |
All indicators for Kaarina
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 | Kaarina | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 17.6% | 13.6% | 13.3% | ranked 35 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.2% | 24.4% | 31.2% | ranked 259 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 43.3 years | 44.5 | 48.5 | ranked 252 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 5.1% | 5.5% | 0.3% | ranked 42 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 3.5% | 7.9% | 3.4% | ranked 144 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kaarina | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 17,944 no. | 290,562 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 34 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 2.8% | – | 8.2% | ranked 259 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 38.1% | – | 14.5% | ranked 20 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 45.2% | – | 64.5% | ranked 257 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 33.0% | – | 11.1% | ranked 57 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 6.7% | – | 16.9% | ranked 298 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.4 /1,000 inh. | 96.5 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 277 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kaarina | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 6.3% | – | 3.9% | ranked 95 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 46.5% | – | 39.8% | ranked 68 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 16.4% | – | 5.5% | ranked 16 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 24.8% | – | 17.1% | ranked 51 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 4.8% | – | 29.1% | ranked 288 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kaarina | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 3,440 no. | 54,602 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 33 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 94.1 /1,000 inh. | 110.1 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 265 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 34,280 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 15 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 2,477 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 11 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 2,548 per 1,000 inh. | 30,470 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 24 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 69.5 per 1,000 inh. | 61.2 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 52 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.5 per 1,000 inh. | 4.0 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 33 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kaarina | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 10,930 no. | 207,169 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 36 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 7.8% | 11.0% | 10.8% | ranked 244 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 82.1% | 74.2% | 75.4% | ranked 28 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Kaarina | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.6 /1,000 inh. | 24.3 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 135 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kaarina | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 541 /1,000 inh. | 495 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 234 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Kaarina | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 6.9% | 14.8% | 14.3% | ranked 294 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Kaarina | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 42.1% | 33.5% | 24.1% | ranked 5 of 302 |
Business sectors: Kaarina
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work21.6% ×1.1
- Manufacturing18.0% ×1.4
- Wholesale and retail trade12.6% ×1.2
- Construction10.3% ×1.6
- Education7.9% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services7.6% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical5.4% ×0.9
- Transport and storage3.9% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Kaarina
Where is Kaarina?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kaarina?
Kaarina has 36,675 residents (2025), ranking 31 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Kaarina?
Kaarina covers 150.7 km², with a density of 243 people per km².
Is the population of Kaarina growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kaarina went from 32,590 to 36,675, a change of +12.5%.
Where is Kaarina?
Kaarina is in Southwest Finland. Latitude 60.407, longitude 22.372.
Share of dwellings not permanently occupied: what is the figure for Kaarina?
In Kaarina, “Share of dwellings not permanently occupied” stands at 6.7% (2025), ranking 298 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 16.9%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification: what is the figure for Kaarina?
In Kaarina, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification” stands at 42.1% (2024), ranking 5 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 24.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kaarina?
In Kaarina, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 967 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kaarina?
The nearest to Kaarina are Turku (7.6 km), Lieto (12 km), Pargas (13 km), Raisio (14 km), Rusko (17 km).
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