Lieto: population and statistics
Lieto has a population of 20,732 (2025) across 300.5 km², or 69.0 people per km². It ranks 52 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 20,732 residents
- 300.5 km²
- 69 people/km²
- 12 m
Lieto in numbers
Key points
Among the 27 municipalities in Southwest Finland, Lieto ranks No. 5 by population.
At-risk-of-poverty rate: 6.4% in Lieto, compared with an average of 14.8% in Southwest Finland and 14.2% nationally.
Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.3 /1,000 inh. in Lieto, compared with an average of 24.3 /1,000 inh. in Southwest Finland and 38.9 /1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Manufacturing, with 20.1% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 948 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “At-risk-of-poverty rate”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 20–64)”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 42,091 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.7 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kaarina (36,675 residents), 12 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,792 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Lieto over time
Lieto had 19,263 residents in 2015 and 20,732 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 20,146 |
| 2021 | 20,291 |
| 2022 | 20,497 |
| 2023 | 20,637 |
| 2024 | 20,666 |
| 2025 | 20,732 |
All indicators for Lieto
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 | Lieto | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 18.0% | 13.6% | 13.3% | ranked 29 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.3% | 24.4% | 31.2% | ranked 269 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 43.2 years | 44.5 | 48.5 | ranked 255 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 1.5% | 5.5% | 0.3% | ranked 54 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 2.4% | 7.9% | 3.4% | ranked 209 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lieto | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 9,686 no. | 290,562 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 64 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 5.9% | – | 8.2% | ranked 193 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 35.2% | – | 14.5% | ranked 29 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 64.9% | – | 64.5% | ranked 148 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 20.2% | – | 11.1% | ranked 99 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 11.0% | – | 16.9% | ranked 246 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.1 /1,000 inh. | 96.5 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 281 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lieto | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 2.5% | – | 3.9% | ranked 186 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 53.8% | – | 39.8% | ranked 25 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 11.7% | – | 5.5% | ranked 37 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 20.9% | – | 17.1% | ranked 87 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 10.5% | – | 29.1% | ranked 264 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lieto | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 2,396 no. | 54,602 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 46 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 115.9 /1,000 inh. | 110.1 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 217 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 34,158 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 16 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 2,359 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 14 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 1,242 per 1,000 inh. | 30,470 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 47 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 59.9 per 1,000 inh. | 61.2 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 105 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.7 per 1,000 inh. | 4.0 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 67 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lieto | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 7,171 no. | 207,169 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 54 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 6.5% | 11.0% | 10.8% | ranked 272 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 83.7% | 74.2% | 75.4% | ranked 17 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Lieto | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 /1,000 inh. | 24.3 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 133 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lieto | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 565 /1,000 inh. | 495 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 182 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Lieto | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 6.4% | 14.8% | 14.3% | ranked 296 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Lieto | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 37.9% | 33.5% | 24.1% | ranked 16 of 302 |
Business sectors: Lieto
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Manufacturing20.1% ×1.6
- Health and social work19.8% ×1.0
- Transport and storage13.2% ×2.5
- Construction11.9% ×1.8
- Wholesale and retail trade10.0% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services6.1% ×0.8
- Education5.1% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical3.4% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Lieto
Where is Lieto?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lieto?
Lieto has 20,732 residents (2025), ranking 52 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Lieto?
Lieto covers 300.5 km², with a density of 69 people per km².
Is the population of Lieto growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Lieto went from 19,263 to 20,732, a change of +7.6%.
Where is Lieto?
Lieto is in Southwest Finland. Latitude 60.504, longitude 22.458.
At-risk-of-poverty rate: what is the figure for Lieto?
In Lieto, “At-risk-of-poverty rate” stands at 6.4% (2024), ranking 296 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 14.3%.
Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lieto?
In Lieto, “Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.3 /1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 133 of 136 municipalities; the national median is 36.4 /1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lieto?
In Lieto, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 948 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lieto?
The nearest to Lieto are Kaarina (12 km), Turku (12 km), Paimio (14 km), Rusko (14 km), Raisio (16 km).
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