Vehmaa: population and statistics
Vehmaa has a population of 2,263 (2025) across 189.2 km², or 12.0 people per km². It ranks 246 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,263 residents
- 189.2 km²
- 12 people/km²
- 5 m
Vehmaa in numbers
Key points
Among the 27 municipalities in Southwest Finland, Vehmaa ranks No. 21 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.3 per 1,000 inh. in Vehmaa, compared with an average of 4.0 per 1,000 inh. in Southwest Finland and 4.1 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 18.5% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 968 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Southwest Finland for “Share of dwellings built before 1940”.
- “Share of dwellings built before 1940”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 26,501 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Taivassalo, 14.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mynämäki (7,424 residents), 15 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,872 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Vehmaa over time
Vehmaa had 2,276 residents in 2015 and 2,263 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,292 |
| 2021 | 2,271 |
| 2022 | 2,228 |
| 2023 | 2,245 |
| 2024 | 2,246 |
| 2025 | 2,263 |
All indicators for Vehmaa
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 | Vehmaa | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 13.7% | 13.6% | 13.3% | ranked 131 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 31.0% | 24.4% | 31.2% | ranked 158 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 48.2 years | 44.5 | 48.5 | ranked 158 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.6% | 5.5% | 0.3% | ranked 82 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 6.6% | 7.9% | 3.4% | ranked 47 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vehmaa | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 1,338 no. | 290,562 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 251 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 24.2% | – | 8.2% | ranked 4 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 8.5% | – | 14.5% | ranked 256 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 69.5% | – | 64.5% | ranked 95 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 9.3% | – | 11.1% | ranked 170 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 15.8% | – | 16.9% | ranked 173 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 368.5 /1,000 inh. | 96.5 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 86 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vehmaa | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 1.8% | – | 3.9% | ranked 211 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 37.5% | – | 39.8% | ranked 193 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 3.4% | – | 5.5% | ranked 224 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 20.1% | – | 17.1% | ranked 102 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 36.9% | – | 29.1% | ranked 87 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vehmaa | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 420 no. | 54,602 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 234 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 187.0 /1,000 inh. | 110.1 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 46 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 28,365 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 191 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 822 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 157 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 158 per 1,000 inh. | 30,470 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 217 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 69.8 per 1,000 inh. | 61.2 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 50 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.0 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 275 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vehmaa | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 670 no. | 207,169 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 242 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 9.0% | 11.0% | 10.8% | ranked 205 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 77.4% | 74.2% | 75.4% | ranked 109 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Vehmaa | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 608 /1,000 inh. | 495 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 77 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Vehmaa | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 15.5% | 14.8% | 14.3% | ranked 116 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Vehmaa | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 20.7% | 33.5% | 24.1% | ranked 237 of 302 |
Business sectors: Vehmaa
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work18.5% ×1.0
- Transport and storage18.4% ×3.5
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15.5% ×6.4
- Construction12.0% ×1.9
- Manufacturing10.2% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade4.4% ×0.4
- Administrative and support services4.1% ×0.6
- Education4.1% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Vehmaa
Where is Vehmaa?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vehmaa?
Vehmaa has 2,263 residents (2025), ranking 246 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Vehmaa?
Vehmaa covers 189.2 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Vehmaa growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Vehmaa went from 2,276 to 2,263, a change of −0.6%.
Where is Vehmaa?
Vehmaa is in Southwest Finland. Latitude 60.686, longitude 21.714.
Share of dwellings built before 1940: what is the figure for Vehmaa?
In Vehmaa, “Share of dwellings built before 1940” stands at 24.2% (2025), ranking 4 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 8.2%.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vehmaa?
In Vehmaa, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.3 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 275 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 2.7 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vehmaa?
In Vehmaa, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 968 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vehmaa?
The nearest to Vehmaa are Taivassalo (15 km), Mynämäki (15 km), Uusikaupunki (21 km), Laitila (21 km), Nousiainen (22 km).
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