Pyhäranta: population and statistics
Pyhäranta has a population of 1,892 (2025) across 143.7 km², or 13.2 people per km². It ranks 260 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −11.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,892 residents
- 143.7 km²
- 13 people/km²
- 24 m
Pyhäranta in numbers
Key points
Among the 27 municipalities in Southwest Finland, Pyhäranta ranks No. 23 by population.
Largest business sector: Manufacturing, with 28.6% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 982 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Southwest Finland for “Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses”.
- Number 1 in Southwest Finland for “Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat”.
- “Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of residential buildings heated with district heating”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 20,123 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Laitila (8,400 residents), 16 km away.
Population of Pyhäranta over time
Pyhäranta had 2,136 residents in 2015 and 1,892 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,994 |
| 2021 | 1,985 |
| 2022 | 1,963 |
| 2023 | 1,930 |
| 2024 | 1,919 |
| 2025 | 1,892 |
All indicators for Pyhäranta
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 | Pyhäranta | 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) | 31.4% | 24.4% | 31.2% | ranked 148 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 49.4 years | 44.5 | 48.5 | ranked 130 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.5% | 5.5% | 0.3% | ranked 90 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 2.0% | 7.9% | 3.4% | ranked 236 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pyhäranta | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 1,056 no. | 290,562 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 268 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 20.1% | – | 8.2% | ranked 13 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 13.3% | – | 14.5% | ranked 170 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 85.9% | – | 64.5% | ranked 2 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 0.0% | – | 11.1% | ranked 297 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 11.6% | – | 16.9% | ranked 241 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 479.9 /1,000 inh. | 96.5 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 54 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Pyhäranta | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 0.4% | – | 3.9% | ranked 285 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 39.8% | – | 39.8% | ranked 151 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 2.6% | – | 5.5% | ranked 270 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 18.2% | – | 17.1% | ranked 133 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 38.2% | – | 29.1% | ranked 78 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pyhäranta | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 296 no. | 54,602 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 270 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 154.2 /1,000 inh. | 110.1 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 115 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 30,641 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 77 of 302 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 96 per 1,000 inh. | 30,470 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 268 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 50.7 per 1,000 inh. | 61.2 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 185 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.6 per 1,000 inh. | 4.0 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 249 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pyhäranta | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 373 no. | 207,169 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 284 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 8.0% | 11.0% | 10.8% | ranked 238 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 81.2% | 74.2% | 75.4% | ranked 42 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pyhäranta | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 655 /1,000 inh. | 495 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 15 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Pyhäranta | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 10.9% | 14.8% | 14.3% | ranked 232 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Pyhäranta | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 23.6% | 33.5% | 24.1% | ranked 166 of 302 |
Business sectors: Pyhäranta
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Manufacturing28.6% ×2.3
- Health and social work17.3% ×0.9
- Construction13.7% ×2.1
- Wholesale and retail trade8.4% ×0.8
- Education7.5% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.9% ×2.4
- Administrative and support services4.3% ×0.6
- Public administration and defence3.5% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Pyhäranta
Where is Pyhäranta?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pyhäranta?
Pyhäranta has 1,892 residents (2025), ranking 260 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Pyhäranta?
Pyhäranta covers 143.7 km², with a density of 13 people per km².
Is the population of Pyhäranta growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Pyhäranta went from 2,136 to 1,892, a change of −11.4%.
Where is Pyhäranta?
Pyhäranta is in Southwest Finland. Latitude 60.950, longitude 21.444.
Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses: what is the figure for Pyhäranta?
In Pyhäranta, “Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses” stands at 85.9% (2025), ranking 2 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 64.5%.
Share of residential buildings heated with district heating: what is the figure for Pyhäranta?
In Pyhäranta, “Share of residential buildings heated with district heating” stands at 0.4% (2025), ranking 285 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 3.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pyhäranta?
In Pyhäranta, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 982 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pyhäranta?
The nearest to Pyhäranta are Laitila (16 km), Uusikaupunki (17 km), Rauma (19 km), Eurajoki (32 km), Vehmaa (33 km).
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