Kustavi: population and statistics
Kustavi has a population of 972 (2025) across 166.8 km², or 5.8 people per km². It ranks 295 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 972 residents
- 166.8 km²
- 6 people/km²
- 8 m
Kustavi in numbers
Key points
Among the 27 municipalities in Southwest Finland, Kustavi ranks No. 27 by population.
Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 3,282 /1,000 inh. in Kustavi, compared with an average of 96.5 /1,000 inh. in Southwest Finland and 85.9 /1,000 inh. nationally.
Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 250.5 /1,000 inh. in Kustavi, compared with an average of 110.1 /1,000 inh. in Southwest Finland and 106.4 /1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Manufacturing, with 16.0% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 1,012 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Southwest Finland for “Share of people aged 65 and over”.
- Number 1 in Southwest Finland for “Mean age of the population”.
- “Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged under 15”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 23,356 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
Population of Kustavi over time
Kustavi had 895 residents in 2015 and 972 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 962 |
| 2021 | 971 |
| 2022 | 950 |
| 2023 | 949 |
| 2024 | 970 |
| 2025 | 972 |
All indicators for Kustavi
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 | Kustavi | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 8.0% | 13.6% | 13.3% | ranked 292 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 42.1% | 24.4% | 31.2% | ranked 31 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 56.1 years | 44.5 | 48.5 | ranked 14 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 2.0% | 5.5% | 0.3% | ranked 50 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 3.3% | 7.9% | 3.4% | ranked 153 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kustavi | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 666 no. | 290,562 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 292 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 17.9% | – | 8.2% | ranked 21 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 23.6% | – | 14.5% | ranked 72 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 72.1% | – | 64.5% | ranked 68 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 3.8% | – | 11.1% | ranked 241 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 21.6% | – | 16.9% | ranked 78 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3,282 /1,000 inh. | 96.5 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 1 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kustavi | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 1.1% | – | 3.9% | ranked 248 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 55.5% | – | 39.8% | ranked 21 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 3.8% | – | 5.5% | ranked 207 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 14.8% | – | 17.1% | ranked 187 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 24.3% | – | 29.1% | ranked 183 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kustavi | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 243 no. | 54,602 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 281 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 250.5 /1,000 inh. | 110.1 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 1 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 32,483 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 36 of 302 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 124 per 1,000 inh. | 30,470 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 244 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 127.6 per 1,000 inh. | 61.2 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 1 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.1 per 1,000 inh. | 4.0 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 115 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kustavi | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 298 no. | 207,169 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 292 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 11.2% | 11.0% | 10.8% | ranked 133 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 74.0% | 74.2% | 75.4% | ranked 183 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kustavi | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 613 /1,000 inh. | 495 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 69 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Kustavi | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 14.1% | 14.8% | 14.3% | ranked 155 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Kustavi | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 32.8% | 33.5% | 24.1% | ranked 45 of 302 |
Business sectors: Kustavi
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Manufacturing16.0% ×1.3
- Construction13.3% ×2.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13.0% ×5.3
- Health and social work13.0% ×0.7
- Public administration and defence8.2% ×1.7
- Wholesale and retail trade6.1% ×0.6
- Transport and storage5.8% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical5.5% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Kustavi
Where is Kustavi?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kustavi?
Kustavi has 972 residents (2025), ranking 295 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Kustavi?
Kustavi covers 166.8 km², with a density of 6 people per km².
Is the population of Kustavi growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kustavi went from 895 to 972, a change of +8.6%.
Where is Kustavi?
Kustavi is in Southwest Finland. Latitude 60.546, longitude 21.358.
Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Kustavi?
In Kustavi, “Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3,282 /1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 1 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 186.3 /1,000 inh..
Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Kustavi?
In Kustavi, “Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 250.5 /1,000 inh. (2024), ranking 1 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 141.7 /1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kustavi?
In Kustavi, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 1,012 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kustavi?
The nearest to Kustavi are Taivassalo (14 km), Brändö (23 km), Vehmaa (25 km), Uusikaupunki (28 km), Mynämäki (37 km).
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