Kerava: population and statistics
Kerava has a population of 38,767 (2025) across 30.6 km², or 1,265 people per km². It ranks 30 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 38,767 residents
- 30.6 km²
- 1,265 people/km²
- 50 m
Kerava in numbers
Key points
Among the 26 municipalities in Uusimaa, Kerava ranks No. 11 by population.
Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.2 /1,000 inh. in Kerava, compared with an average of 21.9 /1,000 inh. in Uusimaa and 85.9 /1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 17.7% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 937 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,291 football pitches.
- Its population density is 68.0 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Tuusula, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vantaa (252,956 residents), 12 km away.
Population of Kerava over time
Kerava had 35,293 residents in 2015 and 38,767 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 37,105 |
| 2021 | 37,232 |
| 2022 | 37,676 |
| 2023 | 38,211 |
| 2024 | 38,461 |
| 2025 | 38,767 |
All indicators for Kerava
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 | Kerava | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 15.1% | 15.2% | 13.3% | ranked 89 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.3% | 18.6% | 31.2% | ranked 269 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 42.9 years | 41.7 | 48.5 | ranked 258 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 1.2% | 7.1% | 0.3% | ranked 60 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.7% | 12.5% | 3.4% | ranked 10 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kerava | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 21,518 no. | 986,601 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 28 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 0.9% | – | 8.2% | ranked 293 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 38.3% | – | 14.5% | ranked 19 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 21.5% | – | 64.5% | ranked 298 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 66.2% | – | 11.1% | ranked 6 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 8.5% | – | 16.9% | ranked 282 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.2 /1,000 inh. | 21.9 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 301 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kerava | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 29.1% | – | 3.9% | ranked 9 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 41.1% | – | 39.8% | ranked 132 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 8.6% | – | 5.5% | ranked 73 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 18.9% | – | 17.1% | ranked 120 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 1.3% | – | 29.1% | ranked 298 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kerava | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 2,838 no. | 184,635 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 38 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 73.8 /1,000 inh. | 103.6 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 300 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 31,435 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 55 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 2,167 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 21 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 1,998 per 1,000 inh. | 136,553 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 32 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 51.5 per 1,000 inh. | 75.9 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 173 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.7 per 1,000 inh. | 6.0 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 67 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kerava | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 12,766 no. | 868,675 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 29 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 12.3% | 11.2% | 10.8% | ranked 89 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 74.5% | 74.6% | 75.4% | ranked 171 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kerava | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 423 /1,000 inh. | 406 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 298 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Kerava | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 12.0% | 12.4% | 14.3% | ranked 210 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Kerava | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 31.6% | 40.6% | 24.1% | ranked 54 of 302 |
Business sectors: Kerava
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade17.7% ×1.7
- Health and social work14.9% ×0.8
- Manufacturing13.9% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services10.6% ×1.4
- Construction9.3% ×1.4
- Education6.8% ×0.9
- Transport and storage6.0% ×1.2
- Other service activities4.1% ×1.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Kerava
Where is Kerava?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kerava?
Kerava has 38,767 residents (2025), ranking 30 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Kerava?
Kerava covers 30.6 km², with a density of 1,265 people per km².
Is the population of Kerava growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kerava went from 35,293 to 38,767, a change of +9.8%.
Where is Kerava?
Kerava is in Uusimaa. Latitude 60.403, longitude 25.100.
Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Kerava?
In Kerava, “Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.2 /1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 301 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 186.3 /1,000 inh..
Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat: what is the figure for Kerava?
In Kerava, “Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat” stands at 1.3% (2025), ranking 298 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 29.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kerava?
In Kerava, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 937 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kerava?
The nearest to Kerava are Tuusula (3.9 km), Järvenpää (7.7 km), Sipoo (9.3 km), Vantaa (12 km), Pornainen (17 km).
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