Uusikaupunki: population and statistics
Uusikaupunki has a population of 14,783 (2025) across 504.3 km², or 29.3 people per km². It ranks 76 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 14,783 residents
- 504.3 km²
- 29 people/km²
- 11 m
Uusikaupunki in numbers
Key points
Among the 27 municipalities in Southwest Finland, Uusikaupunki ranks No. 8 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 8.3% in Uusikaupunki, compared with an average of 7.9% in Southwest Finland and 7.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Manufacturing, with 40.9% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 997 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 70,636 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Pyhäranta, 16.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rauma (38,773 residents), 36 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,988 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Uusikaupunki over time
Uusikaupunki had 15,510 residents in 2015 and 14,783 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 15,378 |
| 2021 | 15,463 |
| 2022 | 15,092 |
| 2023 | 14,938 |
| 2024 | 14,814 |
| 2025 | 14,783 |
All indicators for Uusikaupunki
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 | Uusikaupunki | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 12.5% | 13.6% | 13.3% | ranked 178 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 31.9% | 24.4% | 31.2% | ranked 139 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 49.1 years | 44.5 | 48.5 | ranked 135 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.3% | 5.5% | 0.3% | ranked 131 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 8.3% | 7.9% | 3.4% | ranked 26 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Uusikaupunki | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 9,206 no. | 290,562 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 67 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 8.8% | – | 8.2% | ranked 130 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 11.5% | – | 14.5% | ranked 198 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 42.5% | – | 64.5% | ranked 264 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 37.9% | – | 11.1% | ranked 42 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 15.3% | – | 16.9% | ranked 183 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 276.0 /1,000 inh. | 96.5 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 114 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Uusikaupunki | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 8.8% | – | 3.9% | ranked 70 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 40.7% | – | 39.8% | ranked 139 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 5.6% | – | 5.5% | ranked 147 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 24.9% | – | 17.1% | ranked 49 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 19.7% | – | 29.1% | ranked 208 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Uusikaupunki | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 1,722 no. | 54,602 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 73 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 116.2 /1,000 inh. | 110.1 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 214 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 29,277 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 134 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 1,008 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 125 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 836 per 1,000 inh. | 30,470 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 69 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 56.6 per 1,000 inh. | 61.2 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 132 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.2 per 1,000 inh. | 4.0 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 199 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Uusikaupunki | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 6,700 no. | 207,169 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 59 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 11.0% | 11.0% | 10.8% | ranked 146 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 75.0% | 74.2% | 75.4% | ranked 159 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Uusikaupunki | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.5 /1,000 inh. | 24.3 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 101 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Uusikaupunki | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 560 /1,000 inh. | 495 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 191 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Uusikaupunki | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 13.1% | 14.8% | 14.3% | ranked 188 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Uusikaupunki | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 24.0% | 33.5% | 24.1% | ranked 153 of 302 |
Business sectors: Uusikaupunki
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Manufacturing40.9% ×3.3
- Health and social work17.1% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade7.0% ×0.7
- Construction6.5% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services4.7% ×0.6
- Education4.4% ×0.6
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3.6% ×1.5
- Transport and storage3.0% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Uusikaupunki
Where is Uusikaupunki?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Uusikaupunki?
Uusikaupunki has 14,783 residents (2025), ranking 76 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Uusikaupunki?
Uusikaupunki covers 504.3 km², with a density of 29 people per km².
Is the population of Uusikaupunki growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Uusikaupunki went from 15,510 to 14,783, a change of −4.7%.
Where is Uusikaupunki?
Uusikaupunki is in Southwest Finland. Latitude 60.800, longitude 21.410.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Uusikaupunki?
In Uusikaupunki, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 8.3% (2025), ranking 26 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 3.4%.
Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses: what is the figure for Uusikaupunki?
In Uusikaupunki, “Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses” stands at 42.5% (2025), ranking 264 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 64.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Uusikaupunki?
In Uusikaupunki, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 997 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Uusikaupunki?
The nearest to Uusikaupunki are Pyhäranta (17 km), Laitila (18 km), Vehmaa (21 km), Kustavi (28 km), Taivassalo (29 km).
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