Hyvinkää: population and statistics
Hyvinkää has a population of 47,015 (2025) across 322.7 km², or 146 people per km². It ranks 23 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 47,015 residents
- 322.7 km²
- 146 people/km²
- 118 m
Hyvinkää in numbers
Key points
Among the 26 municipalities in Uusimaa, Hyvinkää ranks No. 5 by population.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 24.3% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 905 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Uusimaa for “Elevation”.
- “Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of residential buildings heated with district heating”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 45,197 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.8 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Riihimäki, 12.5 km away.
Population of Hyvinkää over time
Hyvinkää had 46,463 residents in 2015 and 47,015 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 46,576 |
| 2021 | 46,880 |
| 2022 | 46,797 |
| 2023 | 46,901 |
| 2024 | 47,031 |
| 2025 | 47,015 |
All indicators for Hyvinkää
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 | Hyvinkää | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 13.8% | 15.2% | 13.3% | ranked 126 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.0% | 18.6% | 31.2% | ranked 239 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 45.3 years | 41.7 | 48.5 | ranked 223 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.9% | 7.1% | 0.3% | ranked 66 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 5.8% | 12.5% | 3.4% | ranked 62 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hyvinkää | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 26,431 no. | 986,601 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 22 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 2.5% | – | 8.2% | ranked 267 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 25.7% | – | 14.5% | ranked 61 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 30.1% | – | 64.5% | ranked 289 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 54.2% | – | 11.1% | ranked 17 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 9.2% | – | 16.9% | ranked 274 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.4 /1,000 inh. | 21.9 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 290 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hyvinkää | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 24.6% | – | 3.9% | ranked 15 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 42.9% | – | 39.8% | ranked 104 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 8.4% | – | 5.5% | ranked 79 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 18.6% | – | 17.1% | ranked 126 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 5.0% | – | 29.1% | ranked 287 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hyvinkää | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 4,039 no. | 184,635 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 25 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 85.9 /1,000 inh. | 103.6 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 286 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 31,874 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 48 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 1,888 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 37 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 2,545 per 1,000 inh. | 136,553 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 25 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 54.1 per 1,000 inh. | 75.9 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 150 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.3 per 1,000 inh. | 6.0 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 96 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hyvinkää | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 20,418 no. | 868,675 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 22 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 11.3% | 11.2% | 10.8% | ranked 130 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 76.3% | 74.6% | 75.4% | ranked 139 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hyvinkää | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 507 /1,000 inh. | 406 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 275 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Hyvinkää | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 11.4% | 12.4% | 14.3% | ranked 224 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Hyvinkää | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 32.3% | 40.6% | 24.1% | ranked 50 of 302 |
Business sectors: Hyvinkää
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work24.3% ×1.3
- Manufacturing15.8% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade15.4% ×1.4
- Construction9.3% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services7.7% ×1.1
- Education5.5% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical4.1% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services3.5% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Hyvinkää
Where is Hyvinkää?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hyvinkää?
Hyvinkää has 47,015 residents (2025), ranking 23 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Hyvinkää?
Hyvinkää covers 322.7 km², with a density of 146 people per km².
Is the population of Hyvinkää growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hyvinkää went from 46,463 to 47,015, a change of +1.2%.
Where is Hyvinkää?
Hyvinkää is in Uusimaa. Latitude 60.631, longitude 24.860.
Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses: what is the figure for Hyvinkää?
In Hyvinkää, “Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses” stands at 30.1% (2025), ranking 289 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 64.5%.
Share of residential buildings heated with district heating: what is the figure for Hyvinkää?
In Hyvinkää, “Share of residential buildings heated with district heating” stands at 24.6% (2025), ranking 15 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 3.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hyvinkää?
In Hyvinkää, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 905 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hyvinkää?
The nearest to Hyvinkää are Riihimäki (13 km), Nurmijärvi (19 km), Hausjärvi (20 km), Järvenpää (22 km), Loppi (25 km).
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