Kirkkonummi: population and statistics
Kirkkonummi has a population of 41,725 (2025) across 367.2 km², or 114 people per km². It ranks 28 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 41,725 residents
- 367.2 km²
- 114 people/km²
- 37 m
Kirkkonummi in numbers
Key points
Among the 26 municipalities in Uusimaa, Kirkkonummi ranks No. 10 by population.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 18.4% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 1,005 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of dwellings built after 2000”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Median disposable cash income per consumption unit”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 51,433 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Siuntio, 11.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Espoo (325,716 residents), 15 km away.
Population of Kirkkonummi over time
Kirkkonummi had 38,649 residents in 2015 and 41,725 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 40,082 |
| 2021 | 40,433 |
| 2022 | 40,722 |
| 2023 | 41,154 |
| 2024 | 41,635 |
| 2025 | 41,725 |
All indicators for Kirkkonummi
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 | Kirkkonummi | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 16.6% | 15.2% | 13.3% | ranked 50 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.6% | 18.6% | 31.2% | ranked 292 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 42.2 years | 41.7 | 48.5 | ranked 270 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 14.4% | 7.1% | 0.3% | ranked 35 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 9.4% | 12.5% | 3.4% | ranked 20 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kirkkonummi | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 20,971 no. | 986,601 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 30 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 3.0% | – | 8.2% | ranked 253 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 45.4% | – | 14.5% | ranked 7 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 40.6% | – | 64.5% | ranked 268 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 37.7% | – | 11.1% | ranked 43 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 9.5% | – | 16.9% | ranked 266 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 56.9 /1,000 inh. | 21.9 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 235 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kirkkonummi | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 11.2% | – | 3.9% | ranked 52 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 49.3% | – | 39.8% | ranked 40 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 18.1% | – | 5.5% | ranked 8 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 14.9% | – | 17.1% | ranked 184 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 5.2% | – | 29.1% | ranked 286 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kirkkonummi | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 3,868 no. | 184,635 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 26 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 92.9 /1,000 inh. | 103.6 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 268 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 35,837 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 6 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 2,696 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 6 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 2,939 per 1,000 inh. | 136,553 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 22 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 70.4 per 1,000 inh. | 75.9 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 44 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.5 per 1,000 inh. | 6.0 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 33 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kirkkonummi | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 10,859 no. | 868,675 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 37 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 9.2% | 11.2% | 10.8% | ranked 198 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 79.3% | 74.6% | 75.4% | ranked 73 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Kirkkonummi | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 /1,000 inh. | 28.6 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 128 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kirkkonummi | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 486 /1,000 inh. | 406 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 286 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Kirkkonummi | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 9.3% | 12.4% | 14.3% | ranked 261 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Kirkkonummi | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 40.8% | 40.6% | 24.1% | ranked 6 of 302 |
Business sectors: Kirkkonummi
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work18.4% ×1.0
- Manufacturing13.0% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade12.2% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical9.0% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services9.0% ×1.2
- Education8.6% ×1.2
- Construction7.9% ×1.2
- Public administration and defence7.5% ×1.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Kirkkonummi
Where is Kirkkonummi?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kirkkonummi?
Kirkkonummi has 41,725 residents (2025), ranking 28 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Kirkkonummi?
Kirkkonummi covers 367.2 km², with a density of 114 people per km².
Is the population of Kirkkonummi growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kirkkonummi went from 38,649 to 41,725, a change of +8.0%.
Where is Kirkkonummi?
Kirkkonummi is in Uusimaa. Latitude 60.124, longitude 24.439.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: what is the figure for Kirkkonummi?
In Kirkkonummi, “Share of dwellings built after 2000” stands at 45.4% (2025), ranking 7 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat: what is the figure for Kirkkonummi?
In Kirkkonummi, “Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat” stands at 18.1% (2025), ranking 8 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 5.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kirkkonummi?
In Kirkkonummi, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 1,005 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kirkkonummi?
The nearest to Kirkkonummi are Siuntio (12 km), Espoo (15 km), Kauniainen (19 km), Lohja (25 km), Ingå (26 km).
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