Pornainen: population and statistics
Pornainen has a population of 4,919 (2025) across 146.5 km², or 33.6 people per km². It ranks 166 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,919 residents
- 146.5 km²
- 34 people/km²
- 47 m
Pornainen in numbers
Key points
Among the 26 municipalities in Uusimaa, Pornainen ranks No. 22 by population.
At-risk-of-poverty rate: 5.7% in Pornainen, compared with an average of 12.4% in Uusimaa and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 22.3% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 929 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Uusimaa for “Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses”.
- Number 1 in Uusimaa for “Employment rate (aged 20–64)”.
- “At-risk-of-poverty rate”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of residential buildings heated with electricity”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 20,524 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sipoo (23,006 residents), 13 km away.
Population of Pornainen over time
Pornainen had 5,125 residents in 2015 and 4,919 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,070 |
| 2021 | 5,066 |
| 2022 | 5,011 |
| 2023 | 4,973 |
| 2024 | 4,961 |
| 2025 | 4,919 |
All indicators for Pornainen
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 | Pornainen | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 16.5% | 15.2% | 13.3% | ranked 51 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.0% | 18.6% | 31.2% | ranked 282 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 43.3 years | 41.7 | 48.5 | ranked 252 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 2.3% | 7.1% | 0.3% | ranked 46 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 2.6% | 12.5% | 3.4% | ranked 194 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pornainen | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 2,233 no. | 986,601 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 195 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 10.4% | – | 8.2% | ranked 98 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 35.6% | – | 14.5% | ranked 26 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 83.5% | – | 64.5% | ranked 5 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 4.0% | – | 11.1% | ranked 239 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 9.4% | – | 16.9% | ranked 270 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 95.5 /1,000 inh. | 21.9 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 202 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Pornainen | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 0.4% | – | 3.9% | ranked 285 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 61.8% | – | 39.8% | ranked 6 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 9.1% | – | 5.5% | ranked 65 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 13.9% | – | 17.1% | ranked 203 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 14.3% | – | 29.1% | ranked 242 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pornainen | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 597 no. | 184,635 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 192 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 120.3 /1,000 inh. | 103.6 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 205 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 35,170 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 8 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 2,092 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 25 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 325 per 1,000 inh. | 136,553 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 152 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 66.1 per 1,000 inh. | 75.9 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 65 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 | Pornainen | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 1,025 no. | 868,675 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 201 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 8.4% | 11.2% | 10.8% | ranked 227 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 82.9% | 74.6% | 75.4% | ranked 20 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pornainen | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 601 /1,000 inh. | 406 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 94 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Pornainen | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 5.7% | 12.4% | 14.3% | ranked 299 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Pornainen | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 27.3% | 40.6% | 24.1% | ranked 97 of 302 |
Business sectors: Pornainen
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work22.3% ×1.2
- Construction15.0% ×2.3
- Transport and storage10.1% ×2.0
- Education10.0% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services9.6% ×1.3
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8.3% ×3.4
- Wholesale and retail trade7.1% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical3.2% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Pornainen
Where is Pornainen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pornainen?
Pornainen has 4,919 residents (2025), ranking 166 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Pornainen?
Pornainen covers 146.5 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Pornainen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Pornainen went from 5,125 to 4,919, a change of −4.0%.
Where is Pornainen?
Pornainen is in Uusimaa. Latitude 60.476, longitude 25.375.
At-risk-of-poverty rate: what is the figure for Pornainen?
In Pornainen, “At-risk-of-poverty rate” stands at 5.7% (2024), ranking 299 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 14.3%.
Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses: what is the figure for Pornainen?
In Pornainen, “Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses” stands at 83.5% (2025), ranking 5 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 64.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pornainen?
In Pornainen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 929 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pornainen?
The nearest to Pornainen are Sipoo (13 km), Askola (14 km), Järvenpää (16 km), Kerava (17 km), Mäntsälä (18 km).
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