Askola: population and statistics
Askola has a population of 4,677 (2025) across 212.6 km², or 22.0 people per km². It ranks 172 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −8.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,677 residents
- 212.6 km²
- 22 people/km²
- 49 m
Askola in numbers
Key points
Among the 26 municipalities in Uusimaa, Askola ranks No. 23 by population.
At-risk-of-poverty rate: 7.9% in Askola, compared with an average of 12.4% in Uusimaa and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 19.5% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 929 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “At-risk-of-poverty rate”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 20–64)”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 29,780 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Pukkila, 13.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Porvoo (51,863 residents), 15 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,716 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Askola over time
Askola had 5,104 residents in 2015 and 4,677 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,878 |
| 2021 | 4,847 |
| 2022 | 4,763 |
| 2023 | 4,700 |
| 2024 | 4,651 |
| 2025 | 4,677 |
All indicators for Askola
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 | Askola | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 16.0% | 15.2% | 13.3% | ranked 63 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.3% | 18.6% | 31.2% | ranked 252 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 44.6 years | 41.7 | 48.5 | ranked 236 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 3.9% | 7.1% | 0.3% | ranked 43 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 2.3% | 12.5% | 3.4% | ranked 215 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Askola | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 2,353 no. | 986,601 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 193 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 13.2% | – | 8.2% | ranked 59 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 26.9% | – | 14.5% | ranked 56 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 78.0% | – | 64.5% | ranked 22 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 1.9% | – | 11.1% | ranked 266 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 10.9% | – | 16.9% | ranked 247 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 116.5 /1,000 inh. | 21.9 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 192 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Askola | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 0.8% | – | 3.9% | ranked 266 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 50.6% | – | 39.8% | ranked 34 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 4.5% | – | 5.5% | ranked 186 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 20.7% | – | 17.1% | ranked 90 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 23.2% | – | 29.1% | ranked 190 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Askola | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 657 no. | 184,635 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 180 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 141.3 /1,000 inh. | 103.6 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 153 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 32,889 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 31 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 1,406 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 74 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 294 per 1,000 inh. | 136,553 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 159 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 62.9 per 1,000 inh. | 75.9 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 86 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.6 per 1,000 inh. | 6.0 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 155 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Askola | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 1,214 no. | 868,675 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 186 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 7.6% | 11.2% | 10.8% | ranked 250 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 82.5% | 74.6% | 75.4% | ranked 24 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Askola | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 610 /1,000 inh. | 406 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 75 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Askola | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 7.9% | 12.4% | 14.3% | ranked 283 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Askola | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 23.7% | 40.6% | 24.1% | ranked 160 of 302 |
Business sectors: Askola
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work19.5% ×1.0
- Manufacturing16.9% ×1.4
- Construction14.0% ×2.2
- Education9.5% ×1.3
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8.2% ×3.4
- Wholesale and retail trade8.0% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services6.0% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical3.5% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Askola
Where is Askola?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Askola?
Askola has 4,677 residents (2025), ranking 172 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Askola?
Askola covers 212.6 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Askola growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Askola went from 5,104 to 4,677, a change of −8.4%.
Where is Askola?
Askola is in Uusimaa. Latitude 60.528, longitude 25.600.
At-risk-of-poverty rate: what is the figure for Askola?
In Askola, “At-risk-of-poverty rate” stands at 7.9% (2024), ranking 283 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 14.3%.
Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses: what is the figure for Askola?
In Askola, “Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses” stands at 78.0% (2025), ranking 22 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 64.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Askola?
In Askola, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 929 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Askola?
The nearest to Askola are Pukkila (13 km), Pornainen (14 km), Porvoo (15 km), Mäntsälä (19 km), Myrskylä (21 km).
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