Porvoo: population and statistics
Porvoo has a population of 51,863 (2025) across 655.5 km², or 79.1 people per km². It ranks 18 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 51,863 residents
- 655.5 km²
- 79 people/km²
- 28 m
Porvoo in numbers
Key points
Among the 26 municipalities in Uusimaa, Porvoo ranks No. 4 by population.
Largest business sector: Manufacturing, with 20.2% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 969 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in the area (jobs)”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Total dwellings”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 91,808 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Askola, 15.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vantaa (252,956 residents), 36 km away.
Population of Porvoo over time
Porvoo had 49,928 residents in 2015 and 51,863 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 50,619 |
| 2021 | 51,149 |
| 2022 | 51,232 |
| 2023 | 51,289 |
| 2024 | 51,737 |
| 2025 | 51,863 |
All indicators for Porvoo
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 | Porvoo | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 15.4% | 15.2% | 13.3% | ranked 79 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.7% | 18.6% | 31.2% | ranked 246 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 44.6 years | 41.7 | 48.5 | ranked 236 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 27.2% | 7.1% | 0.3% | ranked 30 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 6.5% | 12.5% | 3.4% | ranked 49 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Porvoo | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 27,544 no. | 986,601 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 21 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 9.8% | – | 8.2% | ranked 108 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 27.4% | – | 14.5% | ranked 53 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 45.2% | – | 64.5% | ranked 257 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 43.6% | – | 11.1% | ranked 32 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 9.6% | – | 16.9% | ranked 264 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 68.7 /1,000 inh. | 21.9 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 218 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Porvoo | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 13.9% | – | 3.9% | ranked 37 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 46.5% | – | 39.8% | ranked 68 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 7.2% | – | 5.5% | ranked 101 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 21.9% | – | 17.1% | ranked 74 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 9.8% | – | 29.1% | ranked 269 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Porvoo | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 5,733 no. | 184,635 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 20 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 110.8 /1,000 inh. | 103.6 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 227 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 33,839 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 20 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 2,597 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 9 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 3,601 per 1,000 inh. | 136,553 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 13 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 69.4 per 1,000 inh. | 75.9 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 55 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.0 per 1,000 inh. | 6.0 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 53 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Porvoo | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 21,465 no. | 868,675 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 19 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 10.1% | 11.2% | 10.8% | ranked 173 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 78.3% | 74.6% | 75.4% | ranked 88 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Porvoo | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.2 /1,000 inh. | 28.6 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 100 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Porvoo | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 529 /1,000 inh. | 406 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 255 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Porvoo | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 9.8% | 12.4% | 14.3% | ranked 250 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Porvoo | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 35.4% | 40.6% | 24.1% | ranked 30 of 302 |
Business sectors: Porvoo
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Manufacturing20.2% ×1.6
- Health and social work19.0% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade10.1% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services8.2% ×1.1
- Construction8.0% ×1.2
- Education6.9% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical5.8% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services4.5% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Porvoo
Where is Porvoo?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Porvoo?
Porvoo has 51,863 residents (2025), ranking 18 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Porvoo?
Porvoo covers 655.5 km², with a density of 79 people per km².
Is the population of Porvoo growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Porvoo went from 49,928 to 51,863, a change of +3.9%.
Where is Porvoo?
Porvoo is in Uusimaa. Latitude 60.393, longitude 25.664.
Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies: what is the figure for Porvoo?
In Porvoo, “Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies” stands at 2,597 €/m² (2025), ranking 9 of 220 municipalities; the national median is 1,110 €/m².
Persons employed in the area (jobs): what is the figure for Porvoo?
In Porvoo, “Persons employed in the area (jobs)” stands at 21,465 no. (2024), ranking 19 of 308 municipalities; the national median is 1,778 no..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Porvoo?
In Porvoo, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 969 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Porvoo?
The nearest to Porvoo are Askola (15 km), Pornainen (18 km), Sipoo (22 km), Pukkila (28 km), Kerava (31 km).
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