Nurmijärvi: population and statistics
Nurmijärvi has a population of 45,333 (2025) across 361.9 km², or 125 people per km². It ranks 26 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 45,333 residents
- 361.9 km²
- 125 people/km²
- 78 m
Nurmijärvi in numbers
Key points
Among the 26 municipalities in Uusimaa, Nurmijärvi ranks No. 8 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 18.8% in Nurmijärvi, compared with an average of 18.6% in Uusimaa and 23.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 17.9% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 925 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Uusimaa for “Share of people aged under 15”.
- “Share of dwellings built after 2000”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Median disposable cash income per consumption unit”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 50,689 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.7 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Tuusula, 13.9 km away.
Population of Nurmijärvi over time
Nurmijärvi had 41,897 residents in 2015 and 45,333 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 43,663 |
| 2021 | 44,127 |
| 2022 | 44,458 |
| 2023 | 44,785 |
| 2024 | 45,048 |
| 2025 | 45,333 |
All indicators for Nurmijärvi
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 | Nurmijärvi | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 18.1% | 15.2% | 13.3% | ranked 27 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.8% | 18.6% | 31.2% | ranked 290 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 41.8 years | 41.7 | 48.5 | ranked 278 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 1.3% | 7.1% | 0.3% | ranked 58 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 6.0% | 12.5% | 3.4% | ranked 55 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nurmijärvi | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 21,726 no. | 986,601 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 27 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 3.0% | – | 8.2% | ranked 253 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 43.0% | – | 14.5% | ranked 9 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 52.3% | – | 64.5% | ranked 234 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 30.9% | – | 11.1% | ranked 61 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 7.5% | – | 16.9% | ranked 293 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.1 /1,000 inh. | 21.9 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 281 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Nurmijärvi | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 6.3% | – | 3.9% | ranked 95 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 54.9% | – | 39.8% | ranked 23 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 10.7% | – | 5.5% | ranked 46 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 21.3% | – | 17.1% | ranked 80 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 6.1% | – | 29.1% | ranked 284 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nurmijärvi | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 4,540 no. | 184,635 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 24 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 100.8 /1,000 inh. | 103.6 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 247 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 34,413 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 13 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 2,151 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 22 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 3,339 per 1,000 inh. | 136,553 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 18 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 73.7 per 1,000 inh. | 75.9 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 34 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.6 per 1,000 inh. | 6.0 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 17 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nurmijärvi | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 12,312 no. | 868,675 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 30 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 8.5% | 11.2% | 10.8% | ranked 225 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 81.2% | 74.6% | 75.4% | ranked 42 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Nurmijärvi | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 /1,000 inh. | 28.6 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 127 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Nurmijärvi | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 550 /1,000 inh. | 406 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 217 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Nurmijärvi | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 7.3% | 12.4% | 14.3% | ranked 289 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Nurmijärvi | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 32.8% | 40.6% | 24.1% | ranked 45 of 302 |
Business sectors: Nurmijärvi
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work17.9% ×0.9
- Construction14.8% ×2.3
- Wholesale and retail trade14.2% ×1.3
- Manufacturing12.3% ×1.0
- Education8.9% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services8.5% ×1.2
- Transport and storage5.8% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical4.4% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Nurmijärvi
Where is Nurmijärvi?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nurmijärvi?
Nurmijärvi has 45,333 residents (2025), ranking 26 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Nurmijärvi?
Nurmijärvi covers 361.9 km², with a density of 125 people per km².
Is the population of Nurmijärvi growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Nurmijärvi went from 41,897 to 45,333, a change of +8.2%.
Where is Nurmijärvi?
Nurmijärvi is in Uusimaa. Latitude 60.462, longitude 24.807.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: what is the figure for Nurmijärvi?
In Nurmijärvi, “Share of dwellings built after 2000” stands at 43.0% (2025), ranking 9 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Nurmijärvi?
In Nurmijärvi, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 18.8% (2025), ranking 290 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 31.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Nurmijärvi?
In Nurmijärvi, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 925 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Nurmijärvi?
The nearest to Nurmijärvi are Tuusula (14 km), Järvenpää (15 km), Kerava (17 km), Hyvinkää (19 km), Vantaa (23 km).
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