Rusko: population and statistics
Rusko has a population of 6,381 (2025) across 127.2 km², or 50.2 people per km². It ranks 142 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,381 residents
- 127.2 km²
- 50 people/km²
- 42 m
Rusko in numbers
Key points
Among the 27 municipalities in Southwest Finland, Rusko ranks No. 16 by population.
At-risk-of-poverty rate: 5.0% in Rusko, compared with an average of 14.8% in Southwest Finland and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Manufacturing, with 29.6% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 971 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Southwest Finland for “Share of people aged under 15”.
- Number 1 in Southwest Finland for “Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat”.
- “At-risk-of-poverty rate”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings not permanently occupied”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,810 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times the national average.
Population of Rusko over time
Rusko had 6,110 residents in 2015 and 6,381 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,354 |
| 2021 | 6,379 |
| 2022 | 6,428 |
| 2023 | 6,436 |
| 2024 | 6,418 |
| 2025 | 6,381 |
All indicators for Rusko
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 | Rusko | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 19.7% | 13.6% | 13.3% | ranked 17 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.3% | 24.4% | 31.2% | ranked 269 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 42.9 years | 44.5 | 48.5 | ranked 258 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 1.5% | 5.5% | 0.3% | ranked 54 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 1.9% | 7.9% | 3.4% | ranked 246 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rusko | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 2,812 no. | 290,562 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 172 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 7.2% | – | 8.2% | ranked 164 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 33.4% | – | 14.5% | ranked 33 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 76.9% | – | 64.5% | ranked 28 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 4.2% | – | 11.1% | ranked 233 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 6.2% | – | 16.9% | ranked 299 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.4 /1,000 inh. | 96.5 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 270 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rusko | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 0.7% | – | 3.9% | ranked 271 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 46.3% | – | 39.8% | ranked 72 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 18.2% | – | 5.5% | ranked 7 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 24.0% | – | 17.1% | ranked 58 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 10.5% | – | 29.1% | ranked 264 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rusko | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 742 no. | 54,602 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 162 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 115.6 /1,000 inh. | 110.1 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 219 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 34,157 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 17 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 2,269 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 18 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 380 per 1,000 inh. | 30,470 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 138 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 59.6 per 1,000 inh. | 61.2 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 108 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.0 per 1,000 inh. | 4.0 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 123 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rusko | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 1,981 no. | 207,169 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 148 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 5.8% | 11.0% | 10.8% | ranked 283 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 86.1% | 74.2% | 75.4% | ranked 6 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Rusko | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 595 /1,000 inh. | 495 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 109 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Rusko | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 5.0% | 14.8% | 14.3% | ranked 301 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Rusko | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 34.7% | 33.5% | 24.1% | ranked 33 of 302 |
Business sectors: Rusko
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Manufacturing29.6% ×2.4
- Construction17.6% ×2.7
- Health and social work10.4% ×0.5
- Transport and storage9.0% ×1.7
- Wholesale and retail trade7.4% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services5.5% ×0.8
- Education5.1% ×0.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.6% ×1.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Rusko
Where is Rusko?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rusko?
Rusko has 6,381 residents (2025), ranking 142 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Rusko?
Rusko covers 127.2 km², with a density of 50 people per km².
Is the population of Rusko growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rusko went from 6,110 to 6,381, a change of +4.4%.
Where is Rusko?
Rusko is in Southwest Finland. Latitude 60.542, longitude 22.222.
At-risk-of-poverty rate: what is the figure for Rusko?
In Rusko, “At-risk-of-poverty rate” stands at 5.0% (2024), ranking 301 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 14.3%.
Share of dwellings not permanently occupied: what is the figure for Rusko?
In Rusko, “Share of dwellings not permanently occupied” stands at 6.2% (2025), ranking 299 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 16.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rusko?
In Rusko, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 971 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rusko?
The nearest to Rusko are Raisio (6.8 km), Masku (7.4 km), Nousiainen (9.9 km), Turku (10 km), Naantali (13 km).
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