Hanko: population and statistics
Hanko has a population of 7,620 (2025) across 117.6 km², or 64.8 people per km². It ranks 121 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −14.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 7,620 residents
- 117.6 km²
- 65 people/km²
- 11 m
Hanko in numbers
Key points
Among the 26 municipalities in Uusimaa, Hanko ranks No. 19 by population.
Largest business sector: Manufacturing, with 29.0% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 1,026 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Uusimaa for “Share of people aged 65 and over”.
- Number 1 in Uusimaa for “Mean age of the population”.
- “Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings not permanently occupied”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,471 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times the national average.
Population of Hanko over time
Hanko had 8,864 residents in 2015 and 7,620 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,042 |
| 2021 | 7,979 |
| 2022 | 7,832 |
| 2023 | 7,721 |
| 2024 | 7,702 |
| 2025 | 7,620 |
All indicators for Hanko
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 | Hanko | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 10.0% | 15.2% | 13.3% | ranked 265 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 35.8% | 18.6% | 31.2% | ranked 97 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 52.1 years | 41.7 | 48.5 | ranked 71 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 41.2% | 7.1% | 0.3% | ranked 26 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 5.3% | 12.5% | 3.4% | ranked 70 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hanko | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 5,979 no. | 986,601 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 95 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 14.6% | – | 8.2% | ranked 47 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 10.1% | – | 14.5% | ranked 230 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 44.3% | – | 64.5% | ranked 262 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 40.5% | – | 11.1% | ranked 39 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 30.7% | – | 16.9% | ranked 4 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 91.7 /1,000 inh. | 21.9 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 204 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hanko | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 3.0% | – | 3.9% | ranked 173 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 36.8% | – | 39.8% | ranked 205 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 6.0% | – | 5.5% | ranked 132 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 44.6% | – | 17.1% | ranked 2 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 7.9% | – | 29.1% | ranked 279 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hanko | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 816 no. | 184,635 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 155 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 105.9 /1,000 inh. | 103.6 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 235 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 30,854 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 68 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 2,306 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 16 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 537 per 1,000 inh. | 136,553 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 101 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 70.5 per 1,000 inh. | 75.9 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 43 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.8 per 1,000 inh. | 6.0 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 62 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hanko | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 3,546 no. | 868,675 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 96 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 10.6% | 11.2% | 10.8% | ranked 157 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 78.1% | 74.6% | 75.4% | ranked 94 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Hanko | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 71.7 /1,000 inh. | 28.6 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 45 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hanko | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 533 /1,000 inh. | 406 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 244 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Hanko | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 10.2% | 12.4% | 14.3% | ranked 245 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Hanko | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 24.8% | 40.6% | 24.1% | ranked 138 of 302 |
Business sectors: Hanko
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Manufacturing29.0% ×2.3
- Transport and storage16.0% ×3.1
- Health and social work11.4% ×0.6
- Public administration and defence8.0% ×1.6
- Construction6.6% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services6.0% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade5.9% ×0.5
- Accommodation and food services3.9% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Hanko
Where is Hanko?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hanko?
Hanko has 7,620 residents (2025), ranking 121 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Hanko?
Hanko covers 117.6 km², with a density of 65 people per km².
Is the population of Hanko growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hanko went from 8,864 to 7,620, a change of −14.0%.
Where is Hanko?
Hanko is in Uusimaa. Latitude 59.824, longitude 22.968.
Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas: what is the figure for Hanko?
In Hanko, “Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas” stands at 44.6% (2025), ranking 2 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 17.1%.
Share of dwellings not permanently occupied: what is the figure for Hanko?
In Hanko, “Share of dwellings not permanently occupied” stands at 30.7% (2025), ranking 4 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 16.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hanko?
In Hanko, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 1,026 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hanko?
The nearest to Hanko are Raseborg (31 km), Kimitoön (40 km), Sauvo (60 km), Ingå (63 km), Salo (63 km).
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