Marttila: population and statistics
Marttila has a population of 1,890 (2025) across 195.3 km², or 9.7 people per km². It ranks 261 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,890 residents
- 195.3 km²
- 10 people/km²
- 68 m
Marttila in numbers
Key points
Among the 27 municipalities in Southwest Finland, Marttila ranks No. 24 by population.
Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants: 653 /1,000 inh. in Marttila, compared with an average of 495 /1,000 inh. in Southwest Finland and 480 /1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 21.7% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 923 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of dwellings built before 1940”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of residential buildings heated with district heating”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 27,354 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Koski Tl, 15.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Paimio (11,284 residents), 18 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,692 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Marttila over time
Marttila had 2,028 residents in 2015 and 1,890 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,999 |
| 2021 | 1,990 |
| 2022 | 1,978 |
| 2023 | 1,930 |
| 2024 | 1,910 |
| 2025 | 1,890 |
All indicators for Marttila
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 | Marttila | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 14.1% | 13.6% | 13.3% | ranked 118 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 29.9% | 24.4% | 31.2% | ranked 175 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 48.0 years | 44.5 | 48.5 | ranked 167 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 1.0% | 5.5% | 0.3% | ranked 64 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 2.1% | 7.9% | 3.4% | ranked 230 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Marttila | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 1,119 no. | 290,562 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 263 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 22.7% | – | 8.2% | ranked 6 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 10.4% | – | 14.5% | ranked 221 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 74.3% | – | 64.5% | ranked 49 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 5.5% | – | 11.1% | ranked 212 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 14.9% | – | 16.9% | ranked 189 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 82.5 /1,000 inh. | 96.5 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 209 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Marttila | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 0.7% | – | 3.9% | ranked 271 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 44.9% | – | 39.8% | ranked 87 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 5.1% | – | 5.5% | ranked 164 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 21.7% | – | 17.1% | ranked 76 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 27.4% | – | 29.1% | ranked 161 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Marttila | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 377 no. | 54,602 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 248 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 197.4 /1,000 inh. | 110.1 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 31 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 30,010 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 98 of 302 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 120 per 1,000 inh. | 30,470 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 247 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 63.5 per 1,000 inh. | 61.2 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 82 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.6 per 1,000 inh. | 4.0 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 155 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Marttila | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 487 no. | 207,169 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 266 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 9.5% | 11.0% | 10.8% | ranked 188 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 78.3% | 74.2% | 75.4% | ranked 88 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Marttila | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 653 /1,000 inh. | 495 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 18 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Marttila | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 11.7% | 14.8% | 14.3% | ranked 218 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Marttila | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 23.9% | 33.5% | 24.1% | ranked 158 of 302 |
Business sectors: Marttila
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work21.7% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17.3% ×7.1
- Construction14.0% ×2.1
- Manufacturing9.8% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services6.9% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade5.4% ×0.5
- Transport and storage4.6% ×0.9
- Public administration and defence3.8% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Marttila
Where is Marttila?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Marttila?
Marttila has 1,890 residents (2025), ranking 261 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Marttila?
Marttila covers 195.3 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Marttila growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Marttila went from 2,028 to 1,890, a change of −6.8%.
Where is Marttila?
Marttila is in Southwest Finland. Latitude 60.585, longitude 22.900.
Share of dwellings built before 1940: what is the figure for Marttila?
In Marttila, “Share of dwellings built before 1940” stands at 22.7% (2025), ranking 6 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 8.2%.
Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Marttila?
In Marttila, “Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 653 /1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 18 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 580 /1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Marttila?
In Marttila, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 923 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Marttila?
The nearest to Marttila are Koski Tl (15 km), Paimio (18 km), Aura (19 km), Pöytyä (22 km), Lieto (26 km).
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