Paimio: population and statistics
Paimio has a population of 11,284 (2025) across 238.7 km², or 47.3 people per km². It ranks 88 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 11,284 residents
- 238.7 km²
- 47 people/km²
- 43 m
Paimio in numbers
Key points
Among the 27 municipalities in Southwest Finland, Paimio ranks No. 10 by population.
At-risk-of-poverty rate: 8.0% in Paimio, compared with an average of 14.8% in Southwest Finland and 14.2% nationally.
Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 20.1 /1,000 inh. in Paimio, compared with an average of 96.5 /1,000 inh. in Southwest Finland and 85.9 /1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 29.5% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 946 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “At-risk-of-poverty rate”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 33,429 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Sauvo, 12.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lieto (20,732 residents), 14 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,784 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Paimio over time
Paimio had 10,620 residents in 2015 and 11,284 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 10,922 |
| 2021 | 11,041 |
| 2022 | 11,138 |
| 2023 | 11,236 |
| 2024 | 11,221 |
| 2025 | 11,284 |
All indicators for Paimio
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 | Paimio | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 17.6% | 13.6% | 13.3% | ranked 35 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.7% | 24.4% | 31.2% | ranked 246 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 43.7 years | 44.5 | 48.5 | ranked 247 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.9% | 5.5% | 0.3% | ranked 66 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 4.4% | 7.9% | 3.4% | ranked 99 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Paimio | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 5,712 no. | 290,562 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 97 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 7.3% | – | 8.2% | ranked 162 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 23.7% | – | 14.5% | ranked 71 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 53.9% | – | 64.5% | ranked 228 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 28.7% | – | 11.1% | ranked 65 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) | 20.1 /1,000 inh. | 96.5 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 272 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Paimio | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 8.4% | – | 3.9% | ranked 71 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 47.7% | – | 39.8% | ranked 49 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 7.5% | – | 5.5% | ranked 94 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 22.5% | – | 17.1% | ranked 70 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 13.5% | – | 29.1% | ranked 248 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Paimio | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 1,127 no. | 54,602 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 113 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 100.4 /1,000 inh. | 110.1 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 248 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 32,320 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 43 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 1,588 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 54 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 578 per 1,000 inh. | 30,470 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 93 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 51.2 per 1,000 inh. | 61.2 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 179 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.1 per 1,000 inh. | 4.0 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 115 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Paimio | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 3,148 no. | 207,169 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 104 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 6.7% | 11.0% | 10.8% | ranked 270 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 81.6% | 74.2% | 75.4% | ranked 34 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Paimio | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 590 /1,000 inh. | 495 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 118 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Paimio | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 8.0% | 14.8% | 14.3% | ranked 282 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Paimio | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 33.8% | 33.5% | 24.1% | ranked 42 of 302 |
Business sectors: Paimio
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work29.5% ×1.5
- Manufacturing14.0% ×1.1
- Construction8.5% ×1.3
- Education8.4% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade7.7% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services6.4% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.9% ×2.0
- Transport and storage4.9% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Paimio
Where is Paimio?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Paimio?
Paimio has 11,284 residents (2025), ranking 88 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Paimio?
Paimio covers 238.7 km², with a density of 47 people per km².
Is the population of Paimio growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Paimio went from 10,620 to 11,284, a change of +6.3%.
Where is Paimio?
Paimio is in Southwest Finland. Latitude 60.457, longitude 22.686.
At-risk-of-poverty rate: what is the figure for Paimio?
In Paimio, “At-risk-of-poverty rate” stands at 8.0% (2024), ranking 282 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 14.3%.
Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Paimio?
In Paimio, “Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 20.1 /1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 272 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 186.3 /1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Paimio?
In Paimio, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 946 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Paimio?
The nearest to Paimio are Sauvo (13 km), Lieto (14 km), Kaarina (18 km), Marttila (18 km), Aura (22 km).
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