Espoo: population and statistics
Espoo has a population of 325,716 (2025) across 312.9 km², or 1,041 people per km². It ranks 2 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +20.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 325,716 residents
- 312.9 km²
- 1,041 people/km²
- 22 m
Espoo in numbers
Key points
Among the 26 municipalities in Uusimaa, Espoo ranks No. 2 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 14.3% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 974 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Uusimaa for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in Uusimaa for “Share of dwellings built after 2000”.
- “Total dwellings”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Business establishments”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 43,821 football pitches.
- Its population density is 56.0 times the national average.
Population of Espoo over time
Espoo had 269,802 residents in 2015 and 325,716 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 292,796 |
| 2021 | 297,132 |
| 2022 | 305,274 |
| 2023 | 314,024 |
| 2024 | 320,931 |
| 2025 | 325,716 |
All indicators for Espoo
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 | Espoo | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 17.2% | 15.2% | 13.3% | ranked 40 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.3% | 18.6% | 31.2% | ranked 300 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 39.4 years | 41.7 | 48.5 | ranked 296 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 6.2% | 7.1% | 0.3% | ranked 39 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 16.8% | 12.5% | 3.4% | ranked 7 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Espoo | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 163,432 no. | 986,601 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 2 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 0.6% | – | 8.2% | ranked 296 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 46.1% | – | 14.5% | ranked 6 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 22.4% | – | 64.5% | ranked 295 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 64.2% | – | 11.1% | ranked 8 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 8.0% | – | 16.9% | ranked 288 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 /1,000 inh. | 21.9 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 295 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Espoo | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 32.6% | – | 3.9% | ranked 6 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 39.4% | – | 39.8% | ranked 163 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 16.3% | – | 5.5% | ranked 17 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 9.8% | – | 17.1% | ranked 265 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 1.1% | – | 29.1% | ranked 299 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Espoo | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 28,882 no. | 184,635 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 2 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 90.0 /1,000 inh. | 103.6 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 274 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 36,236 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 4 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 3,773 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 3 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 23,275 per 1,000 inh. | 136,553 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 2 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 71.5 per 1,000 inh. | 75.9 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 40 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6.1 per 1,000 inh. | 6.0 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 13 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Espoo | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 138,205 no. | 868,675 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 3 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 10.2% | 11.2% | 10.8% | ranked 171 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 74.7% | 74.6% | 75.4% | ranked 166 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Espoo | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 /1,000 inh. | 28.6 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 120 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Espoo | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 396 /1,000 inh. | 406 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 299 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Espoo | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 12.0% | 12.4% | 14.3% | ranked 210 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Espoo | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 47.5% | 40.6% | 24.1% | ranked 2 of 302 |
Business sectors: Espoo
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade14.3% ×1.3
- Health and social work14.0% ×0.7
- Information and communication11.0% ×2.3
- Education10.0% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical9.9% ×1.6
- Manufacturing9.9% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services7.3% ×1.0
- Construction5.5% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Espoo
Where is Espoo?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Espoo?
Espoo has 325,716 residents (2025), ranking 2 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Espoo?
Espoo covers 312.9 km², with a density of 1,041 people per km².
Is the population of Espoo growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Espoo went from 269,802 to 325,716, a change of +20.7%.
Where is Espoo?
Espoo is in Uusimaa. Latitude 60.206, longitude 24.656.
Total dwellings: what is the figure for Espoo?
In Espoo, “Total dwellings” stands at 163,432 no. (2025), ranking 2 of 308 municipalities; the national median is 3,342 no..
Business establishments: what is the figure for Espoo?
In Espoo, “Business establishments” stands at 28,882 no. (2024), ranking 2 of 308 municipalities; the national median is 818 no..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Espoo?
In Espoo, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 974 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Espoo?
The nearest to Espoo are Kauniainen (4.1 km), Kirkkonummi (15 km), Helsinki (16 km), Vantaa (23 km), Siuntio (25 km).
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