Nousiainen: population and statistics
Nousiainen has a population of 4,667 (2025) across 199.0 km², or 23.5 people per km². It ranks 173 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,667 residents
- 199.0 km²
- 24 people/km²
- 20 m
Nousiainen in numbers
Key points
Among the 27 municipalities in Southwest Finland, Nousiainen ranks No. 18 by population.
At-risk-of-poverty rate: 7.3% in Nousiainen, compared with an average of 14.8% in Southwest Finland and 14.2% nationally.
Employment rate (aged 20–64): 83.4% in Nousiainen, compared with an average of 74.2% in Southwest Finland and 73.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 16.9% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 969 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “At-risk-of-poverty rate”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 20–64)”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 27,867 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Masku (9,612 residents), 3.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,876 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Nousiainen over time
Nousiainen had 4,859 residents in 2015 and 4,667 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,693 |
| 2021 | 4,689 |
| 2022 | 4,644 |
| 2023 | 4,695 |
| 2024 | 4,659 |
| 2025 | 4,667 |
All indicators for Nousiainen
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 | Nousiainen | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 17.1% | 13.6% | 13.3% | ranked 43 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.0% | 24.4% | 31.2% | ranked 262 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 43.4 years | 44.5 | 48.5 | ranked 251 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.9% | 5.5% | 0.3% | ranked 66 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 3.1% | 7.9% | 3.4% | ranked 165 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nousiainen | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 2,220 no. | 290,562 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 196 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 11.8% | – | 8.2% | ranked 78 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 27.6% | – | 14.5% | ranked 52 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 77.4% | – | 64.5% | ranked 24 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 9.3% | – | 11.1% | ranked 170 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 10.7% | – | 16.9% | ranked 250 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 63.4 /1,000 inh. | 96.5 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 226 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Nousiainen | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 0.9% | – | 3.9% | ranked 260 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 40.0% | – | 39.8% | ranked 149 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 8.4% | – | 5.5% | ranked 79 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 27.0% | – | 17.1% | ranked 35 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 23.2% | – | 29.1% | ranked 190 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nousiainen | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 575 no. | 54,602 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 197 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 123.4 /1,000 inh. | 110.1 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 195 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 32,869 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 32 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 1,659 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 51 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 202 per 1,000 inh. | 30,470 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 193 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 43.3 per 1,000 inh. | 61.2 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 249 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 | Nousiainen | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 949 no. | 207,169 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 207 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 6.1% | 11.0% | 10.8% | ranked 277 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 83.4% | 74.2% | 75.4% | ranked 18 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Nousiainen | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 625 /1,000 inh. | 495 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 40 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Nousiainen | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 7.3% | 14.8% | 14.3% | ranked 289 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Nousiainen | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 28.2% | 33.5% | 24.1% | ranked 81 of 302 |
Business sectors: Nousiainen
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work16.9% ×0.9
- Construction14.1% ×2.2
- Education11.4% ×1.5
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10.5% ×4.3
- Wholesale and retail trade10.3% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services7.2% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical7.1% ×1.1
- Transport and storage4.2% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Nousiainen
Where is Nousiainen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nousiainen?
Nousiainen has 4,667 residents (2025), ranking 173 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Nousiainen?
Nousiainen covers 199.0 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Nousiainen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Nousiainen went from 4,859 to 4,667, a change of −4.0%.
Where is Nousiainen?
Nousiainen is in Southwest Finland. Latitude 60.599, longitude 22.083.
At-risk-of-poverty rate: what is the figure for Nousiainen?
In Nousiainen, “At-risk-of-poverty rate” stands at 7.3% (2024), ranking 289 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 14.3%.
Employment rate (aged 20–64): what is the figure for Nousiainen?
In Nousiainen, “Employment rate (aged 20–64)” stands at 83.4% (2024), ranking 18 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 75.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Nousiainen?
In Nousiainen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 969 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Nousiainen?
The nearest to Nousiainen are Masku (3.2 km), Rusko (9.9 km), Mynämäki (10 km), Raisio (13 km), Naantali (15 km).
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