Naantali: population and statistics
Naantali has a population of 20,390 (2025) across 312.9 km², or 65.2 people per km². It ranks 53 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 20,390 residents
- 312.9 km²
- 65 people/km²
- 0 m
Naantali in numbers
Key points
Among the 27 municipalities in Southwest Finland, Naantali ranks No. 6 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification: 38.3% in Naantali, compared with an average of 33.5% in Southwest Finland and 34.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Manufacturing, with 19.2% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 977 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Median disposable cash income per consumption unit”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 43,824 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Raisio, 8.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Turku (209,633 residents), 13 km away.
Population of Naantali over time
Naantali had 18,961 residents in 2015 and 20,390 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 19,427 |
| 2021 | 19,579 |
| 2022 | 19,850 |
| 2023 | 19,999 |
| 2024 | 20,129 |
| 2025 | 20,390 |
All indicators for Naantali
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 | Naantali | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 14.2% | 13.6% | 13.3% | ranked 114 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 28.8% | 24.4% | 31.2% | ranked 186 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 47.5 years | 44.5 | 48.5 | ranked 180 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 1.3% | 5.5% | 0.3% | ranked 58 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 3.2% | 7.9% | 3.4% | ranked 157 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Naantali | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 11,078 no. | 290,562 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 57 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 5.0% | – | 8.2% | ranked 212 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 30.8% | – | 14.5% | ranked 40 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 41.0% | – | 64.5% | ranked 267 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 39.0% | – | 11.1% | ranked 40 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 9.5% | – | 16.9% | ranked 266 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 228.1 /1,000 inh. | 96.5 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 128 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Naantali | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 12.7% | – | 3.9% | ranked 38 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 42.9% | – | 39.8% | ranked 104 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 15.0% | – | 5.5% | ranked 19 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 19.1% | – | 17.1% | ranked 118 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 10.0% | – | 29.1% | ranked 267 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Naantali | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 2,204 no. | 54,602 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 53 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 109.5 /1,000 inh. | 110.1 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 229 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 34,360 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 14 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 2,318 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 15 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 1,586 per 1,000 inh. | 30,470 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 38 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 77.8 per 1,000 inh. | 61.2 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 25 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.1 per 1,000 inh. | 4.0 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 23 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Naantali | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 5,262 no. | 207,169 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 74 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 8.4% | 11.0% | 10.8% | ranked 227 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 79.7% | 74.2% | 75.4% | ranked 65 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Naantali | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 62.4 /1,000 inh. | 24.3 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 51 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Naantali | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 560 /1,000 inh. | 495 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 191 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Naantali | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 8.1% | 14.8% | 14.3% | ranked 279 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Naantali | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 38.3% | 33.5% | 24.1% | ranked 14 of 302 |
Business sectors: Naantali
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Manufacturing19.2% ×1.5
- Health and social work17.8% ×0.9
- Construction9.9% ×1.5
- Wholesale and retail trade9.3% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical6.7% ×1.1
- Education6.6% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services6.4% ×0.9
- Transport and storage5.8% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Naantali
Where is Naantali?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Naantali?
Naantali has 20,390 residents (2025), ranking 53 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Naantali?
Naantali covers 312.9 km², with a density of 65 people per km².
Is the population of Naantali growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Naantali went from 18,961 to 20,390, a change of +7.5%.
Where is Naantali?
Naantali is in Southwest Finland. Latitude 60.468, longitude 22.026.
Median disposable cash income per consumption unit: what is the figure for Naantali?
In Naantali, “Median disposable cash income per consumption unit” stands at 34,360 €/year (2024), ranking 14 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 29,044 €/year.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification: what is the figure for Naantali?
In Naantali, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification” stands at 38.3% (2024), ranking 14 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 24.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Naantali?
In Naantali, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 977 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Naantali?
The nearest to Naantali are Raisio (8.1 km), Masku (12 km), Turku (13 km), Rusko (13 km), Nousiainen (15 km).
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