Raisio: population and statistics
Raisio has a population of 26,036 (2025) across 48.8 km², or 534 people per km². It ranks 40 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 26,036 residents
- 48.8 km²
- 534 people/km²
- 19 m
Raisio in numbers
Key points
Among the 27 municipalities in Southwest Finland, Raisio ranks No. 4 by population.
Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.9 /1,000 inh. in Raisio, compared with an average of 96.5 /1,000 inh. in Southwest Finland and 85.9 /1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.1% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 982 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,835 football pitches.
- Its population density is 28.7 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Turku (209,633 residents), 6.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,928 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Raisio over time
Raisio had 24,290 residents in 2015 and 26,036 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 24,407 |
| 2021 | 24,810 |
| 2022 | 24,942 |
| 2023 | 25,331 |
| 2024 | 25,738 |
| 2025 | 26,036 |
All indicators for Raisio
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 | Raisio | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 14.8% | 13.6% | 13.3% | ranked 98 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.2% | 24.4% | 31.2% | ranked 241 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 44.9 years | 44.5 | 48.5 | ranked 233 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 1.4% | 5.5% | 0.3% | ranked 56 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 9.8% | 7.9% | 3.4% | ranked 18 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Raisio | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 13,960 no. | 290,562 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 41 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 1.3% | – | 8.2% | ranked 288 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 26.0% | – | 14.5% | ranked 59 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 33.7% | – | 64.5% | ranked 283 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 48.8% | – | 11.1% | ranked 23 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 8.4% | – | 16.9% | ranked 283 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.9 /1,000 inh. | 96.5 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 297 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Raisio | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 21.7% | – | 3.9% | ranked 19 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) | 8.6% | – | 5.5% | ranked 73 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 25.7% | – | 17.1% | ranked 43 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 3.2% | – | 29.1% | ranked 295 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Raisio | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 2,519 no. | 54,602 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 43 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 97.9 /1,000 inh. | 110.1 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 254 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 31,319 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 60 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 1,855 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 40 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 1,466 per 1,000 inh. | 30,470 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 41 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 56.3 per 1,000 inh. | 61.2 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 133 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.6 per 1,000 inh. | 4.0 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 32 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Raisio | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 11,641 no. | 207,169 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 32 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 9.3% | 11.0% | 10.8% | ranked 197 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 77.9% | 74.2% | 75.4% | ranked 97 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Raisio | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 /1,000 inh. | 24.3 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 132 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Raisio | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 548 /1,000 inh. | 495 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 221 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Raisio | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 10.3% | 14.8% | 14.3% | ranked 244 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Raisio | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 31.4% | 33.5% | 24.1% | ranked 57 of 302 |
Business sectors: Raisio
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.1% ×2.4
- Manufacturing17.2% ×1.4
- Health and social work14.8% ×0.8
- Construction9.8% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services6.1% ×0.8
- Education5.2% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services4.8% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical4.6% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Raisio
Where is Raisio?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Raisio?
Raisio has 26,036 residents (2025), ranking 40 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Raisio?
Raisio covers 48.8 km², with a density of 534 people per km².
Is the population of Raisio growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Raisio went from 24,290 to 26,036, a change of +7.2%.
Where is Raisio?
Raisio is in Southwest Finland. Latitude 60.486, longitude 22.169.
Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Raisio?
In Raisio, “Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.9 /1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 297 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 186.3 /1,000 inh..
Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat: what is the figure for Raisio?
In Raisio, “Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat” stands at 3.2% (2025), ranking 295 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 29.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Raisio?
In Raisio, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 982 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Raisio?
The nearest to Raisio are Turku (6.6 km), Rusko (6.8 km), Naantali (8.1 km), Masku (10 km), Nousiainen (13 km).
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