Kimitoön: population and statistics
Kimitoön has a population of 6,340 (2025) across 687.2 km², or 9.2 people per km². It ranks 144 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −8.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,340 residents
- 687.2 km²
- 9 people/km²
- 17 m
Kimitoön in numbers
Key points
Among the 27 municipalities in Southwest Finland, Kimitoön ranks No. 17 by population.
Share of Swedish speakers: 65.3% in Kimitoön, compared with an average of 5.5% in Southwest Finland and 5.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 23.9% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 983 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Southwest Finland for “Share of Swedish speakers”.
- Number 1 in Southwest Finland for “Share of dwellings not permanently occupied”.
- “Share of dwellings built before 1940”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of Swedish speakers”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders)”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 96,242 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
Population of Kimitoön over time
Kimitoön had 6,909 residents in 2015 and 6,340 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,609 |
| 2021 | 6,614 |
| 2022 | 6,549 |
| 2023 | 6,462 |
| 2024 | 6,371 |
| 2025 | 6,340 |
All indicators for Kimitoön
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 | Kimitoön | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 11.4% | 13.6% | 13.3% | ranked 220 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 37.1% | 24.4% | 31.2% | ranked 84 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 52.1 years | 44.5 | 48.5 | ranked 71 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 65.3% | 5.5% | 0.3% | ranked 20 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 4.9% | 7.9% | 3.4% | ranked 86 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kimitoön | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 4,616 no. | 290,562 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 121 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 21.9% | – | 8.2% | ranked 7 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 12.3% | – | 14.5% | ranked 181 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 63.7% | – | 64.5% | ranked 161 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 22.8% | – | 11.1% | ranked 85 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 27.8% | – | 16.9% | ranked 12 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 748.6 /1,000 inh. | 96.5 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 21 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kimitoön | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 2.0% | – | 3.9% | ranked 205 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 36.0% | – | 39.8% | ranked 216 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 6.4% | – | 5.5% | ranked 122 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 24.6% | – | 17.1% | ranked 53 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 30.2% | – | 29.1% | ranked 142 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kimitoön | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 1,171 no. | 54,602 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 109 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 183.8 /1,000 inh. | 110.1 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 53 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 29,772 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 109 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 1,235 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 92 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 509 per 1,000 inh. | 30,470 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 105 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 80.3 per 1,000 inh. | 61.2 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 19 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.5 per 1,000 inh. | 4.0 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 72 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kimitoön | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 2,131 no. | 207,169 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 145 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 7.3% | 11.0% | 10.8% | ranked 261 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 78.5% | 74.2% | 75.4% | ranked 86 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Kimitoön | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 64.4 /1,000 inh. | 24.3 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 48 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kimitoön | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 572 /1,000 inh. | 495 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 166 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Kimitoön | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 13.2% | 14.8% | 14.3% | ranked 185 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Kimitoön | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 28.0% | 33.5% | 24.1% | ranked 85 of 302 |
Business sectors: Kimitoön
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work23.9% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade9.8% ×0.9
- Manufacturing9.1% ×0.7
- Construction9.0% ×1.4
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.8% ×3.2
- Education7.3% ×1.0
- Public administration and defence6.0% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services5.5% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Kimitoön
Where is Kimitoön?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kimitoön?
Kimitoön has 6,340 residents (2025), ranking 144 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Kimitoön?
Kimitoön covers 687.2 km², with a density of 9 people per km².
Is the population of Kimitoön growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kimitoön went from 6,909 to 6,340, a change of −8.2%.
Where is Kimitoön?
Kimitoön is in Southwest Finland. Latitude 60.164, longitude 22.728.
Share of dwellings built before 1940: what is the figure for Kimitoön?
In Kimitoön, “Share of dwellings built before 1940” stands at 21.9% (2025), ranking 7 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 8.2%.
Share of Swedish speakers: what is the figure for Kimitoön?
In Kimitoön, “Share of Swedish speakers” stands at 65.3% (2025), ranking 20 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 0.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kimitoön?
In Kimitoön, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 983 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kimitoön?
The nearest to Kimitoön are Sauvo (20 km), Pargas (28 km), Paimio (33 km), Salo (33 km), Kaarina (33 km).
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