Taivassalo: population and statistics
Taivassalo has a population of 1,707 (2025) across 141.7 km², or 12.0 people per km². It ranks 269 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,707 residents
- 141.7 km²
- 12 people/km²
- 14 m
Taivassalo in numbers
Key points
Among the 27 municipalities in Southwest Finland, Taivassalo ranks No. 25 by population.
Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders): 90.2 per 1,000 inh. in Taivassalo, compared with an average of 61.2 per 1,000 inh. in Southwest Finland and 59.4 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 19.1% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 984 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of dwellings built before 1940”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders)”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of residential buildings heated with district heating”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 19,846 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Kustavi, 13.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mynämäki (7,424 residents), 24 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,936 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Taivassalo over time
Taivassalo had 1,633 residents in 2015 and 1,707 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,659 |
| 2021 | 1,677 |
| 2022 | 1,691 |
| 2023 | 1,705 |
| 2024 | 1,692 |
| 2025 | 1,707 |
All indicators for Taivassalo
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 | Taivassalo | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 12.0% | 13.6% | 13.3% | ranked 201 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 37.3% | 24.4% | 31.2% | ranked 80 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 52.0 years | 44.5 | 48.5 | ranked 73 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.8% | 5.5% | 0.3% | ranked 72 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 7.3% | 7.9% | 3.4% | ranked 34 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Taivassalo | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 1,025 no. | 290,562 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 269 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 21.8% | – | 8.2% | ranked 8 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 13.8% | – | 14.5% | ranked 163 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 71.6% | – | 64.5% | ranked 73 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 8.6% | – | 11.1% | ranked 183 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 19.1% | – | 16.9% | ranked 117 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,148 /1,000 inh. | 96.5 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 7 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Taivassalo | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 0.6% | – | 3.9% | ranked 278 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 42.5% | – | 39.8% | ranked 114 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 5.1% | – | 5.5% | ranked 164 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 19.5% | – | 17.1% | ranked 110 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 31.4% | – | 29.1% | ranked 122 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Taivassalo | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 326 no. | 54,602 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 266 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 192.7 /1,000 inh. | 110.1 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 38 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 30,592 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 79 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 1,360 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 78 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 154 per 1,000 inh. | 30,470 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 223 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 90.2 per 1,000 inh. | 61.2 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 11 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. | 4.0 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 49 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Taivassalo | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 448 no. | 207,169 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 273 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 11.8% | 11.0% | 10.8% | ranked 108 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 74.1% | 74.2% | 75.4% | ranked 181 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Taivassalo | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 603 /1,000 inh. | 495 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 88 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Taivassalo | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 12.2% | 14.8% | 14.3% | ranked 205 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Taivassalo | 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: Taivassalo
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work19.1% ×1.0
- Construction14.6% ×2.2
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13.4% ×5.5
- Education8.7% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade8.2% ×0.8
- Manufacturing7.3% ×0.6
- Transport and storage5.9% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services4.8% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Taivassalo
Where is Taivassalo?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Taivassalo?
Taivassalo has 1,707 residents (2025), ranking 269 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Taivassalo?
Taivassalo covers 141.7 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Taivassalo growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Taivassalo went from 1,633 to 1,707, a change of +4.5%.
Where is Taivassalo?
Taivassalo is in Southwest Finland. Latitude 60.562, longitude 21.610.
Share of dwellings built before 1940: what is the figure for Taivassalo?
In Taivassalo, “Share of dwellings built before 1940” stands at 21.8% (2025), ranking 8 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 8.2%.
Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders): what is the figure for Taivassalo?
In Taivassalo, “Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders)” stands at 90.2 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 11 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 53.9 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Taivassalo?
In Taivassalo, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 984 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Taivassalo?
The nearest to Taivassalo are Kustavi (14 km), Vehmaa (15 km), Mynämäki (24 km), Naantali (25 km), Nousiainen (26 km).
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