Lapinjärvi: population and statistics
Lapinjärvi has a population of 2,430 (2025) across 329.9 km², or 7.4 people per km². It ranks 234 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −12.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,430 residents
- 329.9 km²
- 7 people/km²
- 18 m
Lapinjärvi in numbers
Key points
Among the 26 municipalities in Uusimaa, Lapinjärvi ranks No. 24 by population.
Share of Swedish speakers: 28.6% in Lapinjärvi, compared with an average of 7.1% in Uusimaa and 5.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 22.9% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 924 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Uusimaa for “Share of dwellings built before 1940”.
- Number 1 in Uusimaa for “Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat”.
- “Share of dwellings built before 1940”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of Swedish speakers”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 46,203 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Loviisa (14,196 residents), 19 km away.
Population of Lapinjärvi over time
Lapinjärvi had 2,774 residents in 2015 and 2,430 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,621 |
| 2021 | 2,580 |
| 2022 | 2,518 |
| 2023 | 2,449 |
| 2024 | 2,429 |
| 2025 | 2,430 |
All indicators for Lapinjärvi
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 | Lapinjärvi | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 12.2% | 15.2% | 13.3% | ranked 193 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 31.9% | 18.6% | 31.2% | ranked 139 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 49.8 years | 41.7 | 48.5 | ranked 119 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 28.6% | 7.1% | 0.3% | ranked 29 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 6.7% | 12.5% | 3.4% | ranked 45 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lapinjärvi | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 1,521 no. | 986,601 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 239 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 26.4% | – | 8.2% | ranked 1 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 8.0% | – | 14.5% | ranked 264 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 73.7% | – | 64.5% | ranked 54 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 1.6% | – | 11.1% | ranked 274 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 20.1% | – | 16.9% | ranked 103 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 145.3 /1,000 inh. | 21.9 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 175 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lapinjärvi | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 3.4% | – | 3.9% | ranked 162 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 39.5% | – | 39.8% | ranked 160 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 2.9% | – | 5.5% | ranked 253 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 22.8% | – | 17.1% | ranked 68 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 31.2% | – | 29.1% | ranked 125 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lapinjärvi | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 464 no. | 184,635 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 224 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 191.0 /1,000 inh. | 103.6 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 41 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 29,769 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 111 of 302 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 158 per 1,000 inh. | 136,553 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 217 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 65.0 per 1,000 inh. | 75.9 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 71 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.6 per 1,000 inh. | 6.0 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 249 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lapinjärvi | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 763 no. | 868,675 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 233 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 9.7% | 11.2% | 10.8% | ranked 181 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 77.3% | 74.6% | 75.4% | ranked 112 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lapinjärvi | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 614 /1,000 inh. | 406 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 64 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Lapinjärvi | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 13.9% | 12.4% | 14.3% | ranked 163 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Lapinjärvi | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 22.4% | 40.6% | 24.1% | ranked 194 of 302 |
Business sectors: Lapinjärvi
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing22.9% ×9.4
- Health and social work20.3% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade10.5% ×1.0
- Manufacturing8.3% ×0.7
- Public administration and defence7.9% ×1.6
- Construction6.8% ×1.0
- Education4.1% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services4.0% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Lapinjärvi
Where is Lapinjärvi?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lapinjärvi?
Lapinjärvi has 2,430 residents (2025), ranking 234 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Lapinjärvi?
Lapinjärvi covers 329.9 km², with a density of 7 people per km².
Is the population of Lapinjärvi growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Lapinjärvi went from 2,774 to 2,430, a change of −12.4%.
Where is Lapinjärvi?
Lapinjärvi is in Uusimaa. Latitude 60.624, longitude 26.197.
Share of dwellings built before 1940: what is the figure for Lapinjärvi?
In Lapinjärvi, “Share of dwellings built before 1940” stands at 26.4% (2025), ranking 1 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 8.2%.
Share of Swedish speakers: what is the figure for Lapinjärvi?
In Lapinjärvi, “Share of Swedish speakers” stands at 28.6% (2025), ranking 29 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 0.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lapinjärvi?
In Lapinjärvi, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 924 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lapinjärvi?
The nearest to Lapinjärvi are Loviisa (19 km), Myrskylä (19 km), Pyhtää (24 km), Iitti (30 km), Orimattila (32 km).
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