Masku: population and statistics
Masku has a population of 9,612 (2025) across 175.2 km², or 54.8 people per km². It ranks 99 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 9,612 residents
- 175.2 km²
- 55 people/km²
- 11 m
Masku in numbers
Key points
Among the 27 municipalities in Southwest Finland, Masku ranks No. 11 by population.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 24.4% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 965 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Southwest Finland for “Median disposable cash income per consumption unit”.
- “Share of dwellings not permanently occupied”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of residential buildings heated with district heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “At-risk-of-poverty rate”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 24,545 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Nousiainen, 3.2 km away.
Population of Masku over time
Masku had 9,706 residents in 2015 and 9,612 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 9,543 |
| 2021 | 9,612 |
| 2022 | 9,642 |
| 2023 | 9,619 |
| 2024 | 9,592 |
| 2025 | 9,612 |
All indicators for Masku
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 | Masku | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 17.7% | 13.6% | 13.3% | ranked 32 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.3% | 24.4% | 31.2% | ranked 279 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 43.0 years | 44.5 | 48.5 | ranked 257 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 1.2% | 5.5% | 0.3% | ranked 60 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 2.1% | 7.9% | 3.4% | ranked 230 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Masku | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 4,262 no. | 290,562 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 128 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 5.9% | – | 8.2% | ranked 193 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 33.5% | – | 14.5% | ranked 32 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 78.3% | – | 64.5% | ranked 19 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 4.9% | – | 11.1% | ranked 222 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 5.9% | – | 16.9% | ranked 301 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 91.1 /1,000 inh. | 96.5 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 206 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Masku | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 0.1% | – | 3.9% | ranked 299 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 47.3% | – | 39.8% | ranked 51 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 12.1% | – | 5.5% | ranked 33 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 27.5% | – | 17.1% | ranked 30 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 12.2% | – | 29.1% | ranked 255 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Masku | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 1,001 no. | 54,602 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 128 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 104.4 /1,000 inh. | 110.1 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 238 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 34,625 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 12 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 1,917 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 36 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 563 per 1,000 inh. | 30,470 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 98 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 58.6 per 1,000 inh. | 61.2 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 112 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.2 per 1,000 inh. | 4.0 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 106 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Masku | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 2,347 no. | 207,169 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 130 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 6.2% | 11.0% | 10.8% | ranked 274 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 85.0% | 74.2% | 75.4% | ranked 11 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Masku | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 620 /1,000 inh. | 495 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 52 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Masku | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 5.6% | 14.8% | 14.3% | ranked 300 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Masku | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 35.4% | 33.5% | 24.1% | ranked 30 of 302 |
Business sectors: Masku
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work24.4% ×1.3
- Manufacturing14.2% ×1.1
- Construction13.8% ×2.1
- Wholesale and retail trade9.2% ×0.9
- Education8.0% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services5.1% ×0.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.1% ×1.7
- Transport and storage3.8% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Masku
Where is Masku?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Masku?
Masku has 9,612 residents (2025), ranking 99 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Masku?
Masku covers 175.2 km², with a density of 55 people per km².
Is the population of Masku growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Masku went from 9,706 to 9,612, a change of −1.0%.
Where is Masku?
Masku is in Southwest Finland. Latitude 60.571, longitude 22.100.
Share of dwellings not permanently occupied: what is the figure for Masku?
In Masku, “Share of dwellings not permanently occupied” stands at 5.9% (2025), ranking 301 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 16.9%.
Share of residential buildings heated with district heating: what is the figure for Masku?
In Masku, “Share of residential buildings heated with district heating” stands at 0.1% (2025), ranking 299 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 3.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Masku?
In Masku, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 965 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Masku?
The nearest to Masku are Nousiainen (3.2 km), Rusko (7.4 km), Raisio (10 km), Naantali (12 km), Mynämäki (13 km).
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