Loimaa: population and statistics
Loimaa has a population of 15,124 (2025) across 848.1 km², or 17.8 people per km². It ranks 72 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −8.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 15,124 residents
- 848.1 km²
- 18 people/km²
- 85 m
Loimaa in numbers
Key points
Among the 27 municipalities in Southwest Finland, Loimaa ranks No. 7 by population.
Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 34.8 /1,000 inh. in Loimaa, compared with an average of 96.5 /1,000 inh. in Southwest Finland and 85.9 /1,000 inh. nationally.
Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 13.4 /1,000 inh. in Loimaa, 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 22.2% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 915 kWh a year here.
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Population of Loimaa over time
Loimaa had 16,467 residents in 2015 and 15,124 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 15,770 |
| 2021 | 15,628 |
| 2022 | 15,392 |
| 2023 | 15,420 |
| 2024 | 15,295 |
| 2025 | 15,124 |
All indicators for Loimaa
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 | Loimaa | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 12.5% | 13.6% | 13.3% | ranked 178 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 33.6% | 24.4% | 31.2% | ranked 122 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 49.4 years | 44.5 | 48.5 | ranked 130 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.2% | 5.5% | 0.3% | ranked 154 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 5.1% | 7.9% | 3.4% | ranked 76 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Loimaa | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 9,416 no. | 290,562 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 65 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 11.3% | – | 8.2% | ranked 89 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 11.1% | – | 14.5% | ranked 202 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 55.8% | – | 64.5% | ranked 220 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 25.1% | – | 11.1% | ranked 77 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 15.5% | – | 16.9% | ranked 181 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 34.8 /1,000 inh. | 96.5 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 262 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Loimaa | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 5.6% | – | 3.9% | ranked 110 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 39.0% | – | 39.8% | ranked 172 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 2.9% | – | 5.5% | ranked 253 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 25.5% | – | 17.1% | ranked 44 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 26.8% | – | 29.1% | ranked 167 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Loimaa | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 2,338 no. | 54,602 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 47 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 152.9 /1,000 inh. | 110.1 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 119 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 27,983 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 216 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 983 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 130 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 924 per 1,000 inh. | 30,470 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 62 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 61.1 per 1,000 inh. | 61.2 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 95 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.8 per 1,000 inh. | 4.0 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 137 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Loimaa | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 6,042 no. | 207,169 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 66 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 12.0% | 11.0% | 10.8% | ranked 102 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 73.0% | 74.2% | 75.4% | ranked 210 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Loimaa | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.4 /1,000 inh. | 24.3 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 117 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Loimaa | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 603 /1,000 inh. | 495 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 88 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Loimaa | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 16.2% | 14.8% | 14.3% | ranked 85 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Loimaa | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 25.3% | 33.5% | 24.1% | ranked 126 of 302 |
Business sectors: Loimaa
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Manufacturing22.2% ×1.8
- Health and social work19.5% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade11.1% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8.5% ×3.5
- Education7.3% ×1.0
- Construction5.5% ×0.8
- Public administration and defence4.9% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services4.6% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Loimaa
Where is Loimaa?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Loimaa?
Loimaa has 15,124 residents (2025), ranking 72 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Loimaa?
Loimaa covers 848.1 km², with a density of 18 people per km².
Is the population of Loimaa growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Loimaa went from 16,467 to 15,124, a change of −8.2%.
Where is Loimaa?
Loimaa is in Southwest Finland. Latitude 60.850, longitude 23.058.
Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Loimaa?
In Loimaa, “Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 34.8 /1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 262 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 186.3 /1,000 inh..
Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Loimaa?
In Loimaa, “Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 13.4 /1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 117 of 136 municipalities; the national median is 36.4 /1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Loimaa?
In Loimaa, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 915 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Loimaa?
The nearest to Loimaa are Ypäjä (13 km), Humppila (19 km), Oripää (20 km), Koski Tl (22 km), Jokioinen (24 km).
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