Karkkila: population and statistics
Karkkila has a population of 8,274 (2025) across 242.4 km², or 34.1 people per km². It ranks 116 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 8,274 residents
- 242.4 km²
- 34 people/km²
- 64 m
Karkkila in numbers
Key points
Among the 26 municipalities in Uusimaa, Karkkila ranks No. 18 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 6.7% in Karkkila, compared with an average of 12.5% in Uusimaa and 7.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Manufacturing, with 29.0% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 915 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Uusimaa for “At-risk-of-poverty rate”.
- “Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 33,955 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vihti (28,852 residents), 14 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,660 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Karkkila over time
Karkkila had 8,969 residents in 2015 and 8,274 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,696 |
| 2021 | 8,717 |
| 2022 | 8,603 |
| 2023 | 8,581 |
| 2024 | 8,440 |
| 2025 | 8,274 |
All indicators for Karkkila
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 | Karkkila | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 12.1% | 15.2% | 13.3% | ranked 196 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 30.0% | 18.6% | 31.2% | ranked 173 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 48.5 years | 41.7 | 48.5 | ranked 151 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.7% | 7.1% | 0.3% | ranked 76 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 6.7% | 12.5% | 3.4% | ranked 45 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Karkkila | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 4,854 no. | 986,601 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 113 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 7.9% | – | 8.2% | ranked 153 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 12.9% | – | 14.5% | ranked 175 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 49.1% | – | 64.5% | ranked 250 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 30.7% | – | 11.1% | ranked 62 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 12.9% | – | 16.9% | ranked 216 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 104.5 /1,000 inh. | 21.9 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 197 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Karkkila | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 2.8% | – | 3.9% | ranked 176 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 42.4% | – | 39.8% | ranked 115 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 6.7% | – | 5.5% | ranked 115 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 29.4% | – | 17.1% | ranked 22 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 17.9% | – | 29.1% | ranked 222 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Karkkila | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 863 no. | 184,635 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 149 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 102.3 /1,000 inh. | 103.6 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 243 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 29,387 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 128 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 1,094 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 112 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 502 per 1,000 inh. | 136,553 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 107 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 60.7 per 1,000 inh. | 75.9 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 99 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.1 per 1,000 inh. | 6.0 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 115 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Karkkila | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 2,680 no. | 868,675 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 115 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 12.8% | 11.2% | 10.8% | ranked 71 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 73.9% | 74.6% | 75.4% | ranked 185 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Karkkila | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 566 /1,000 inh. | 406 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 179 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Karkkila | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 14.3% | 12.4% | 14.3% | ranked 147 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Karkkila | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 21.6% | 40.6% | 24.1% | ranked 215 of 302 |
Business sectors: Karkkila
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Manufacturing29.0% ×2.3
- Health and social work18.3% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade11.5% ×1.1
- Construction9.2% ×1.4
- Education6.9% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services4.9% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services3.4% ×0.9
- Transport and storage2.8% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Karkkila
Where is Karkkila?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Karkkila?
Karkkila has 8,274 residents (2025), ranking 116 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Karkkila?
Karkkila covers 242.4 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Karkkila growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Karkkila went from 8,969 to 8,274, a change of −7.7%.
Where is Karkkila?
Karkkila is in Uusimaa. Latitude 60.535, longitude 24.210.
Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas: what is the figure for Karkkila?
In Karkkila, “Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas” stands at 29.4% (2025), ranking 22 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 17.1%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Karkkila?
In Karkkila, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 6.7% (2025), ranking 45 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 3.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Karkkila?
In Karkkila, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 915 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Karkkila?
The nearest to Karkkila are Vihti (14 km), Loppi (24 km), Lohja (33 km), Nurmijärvi (34 km), Hyvinkää (37 km).
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