Pukkila: population and statistics
Pukkila has a population of 1,720 (2025) across 145.1 km², or 11.9 people per km². It ranks 268 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −12.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,720 residents
- 145.1 km²
- 12 people/km²
- 47 m
Pukkila in numbers
Key points
Among the 26 municipalities in Uusimaa, Pukkila ranks No. 25 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.4 per 1,000 inh. in Pukkila, compared with an average of 6.0 per 1,000 inh. in Uusimaa and 4.1 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 18.3% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 915 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Uusimaa for “Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings built before 1940”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 20,321 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Askola (4,677 residents), 13 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,660 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Pukkila over time
Pukkila had 1,971 residents in 2015 and 1,720 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,833 |
| 2021 | 1,848 |
| 2022 | 1,807 |
| 2023 | 1,781 |
| 2024 | 1,743 |
| 2025 | 1,720 |
All indicators for Pukkila
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 | Pukkila | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 13.2% | 15.2% | 13.3% | ranked 156 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.2% | 18.6% | 31.2% | ranked 226 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 47.8 years | 41.7 | 48.5 | ranked 172 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.6% | 7.1% | 0.3% | ranked 82 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 3.9% | 12.5% | 3.4% | ranked 123 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pukkila | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 984 no. | 986,601 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 273 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 17.9% | – | 8.2% | ranked 21 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 19.0% | – | 14.5% | ranked 103 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 76.9% | – | 64.5% | ranked 28 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 1.8% | – | 11.1% | ranked 271 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 14.9% | – | 16.9% | ranked 189 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 124.4 /1,000 inh. | 21.9 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 186 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Pukkila | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 2.6% | – | 3.9% | ranked 182 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 49.8% | – | 39.8% | ranked 38 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 3.4% | – | 5.5% | ranked 224 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 13.4% | – | 17.1% | ranked 214 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 30.4% | – | 29.1% | ranked 140 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pukkila | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 330 no. | 184,635 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 264 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 189.3 /1,000 inh. | 103.6 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 42 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 30,458 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 83 of 302 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 135 per 1,000 inh. | 136,553 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 237 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 78.5 per 1,000 inh. | 75.9 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 22 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6.4 per 1,000 inh. | 6.0 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 10 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pukkila | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 463 no. | 868,675 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 269 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 11.5% | 11.2% | 10.8% | ranked 127 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 77.0% | 74.6% | 75.4% | ranked 124 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pukkila | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 622 /1,000 inh. | 406 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 45 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Pukkila | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 12.7% | 12.4% | 14.3% | ranked 194 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Pukkila | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 20.5% | 40.6% | 24.1% | ranked 241 of 302 |
Business sectors: Pukkila
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction18.3% ×2.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14.4% ×5.9
- Health and social work10.9% ×0.6
- Wholesale and retail trade10.5% ×1.0
- Transport and storage8.5% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services7.9% ×1.1
- Education7.4% ×1.0
- Public administration and defence6.3% ×1.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Pukkila
Where is Pukkila?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pukkila?
Pukkila has 1,720 residents (2025), ranking 268 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Pukkila?
Pukkila covers 145.1 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Pukkila growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Pukkila went from 1,971 to 1,720, a change of −12.7%.
Where is Pukkila?
Pukkila is in Uusimaa. Latitude 60.644, longitude 25.582.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pukkila?
In Pukkila, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.4 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 10 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 2.7 per 1,000 inh..
Share of dwellings built before 1940: what is the figure for Pukkila?
In Pukkila, “Share of dwellings built before 1940” stands at 17.9% (2025), ranking 21 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 8.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pukkila?
In Pukkila, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 915 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pukkila?
The nearest to Pukkila are Askola (13 km), Mäntsälä (14 km), Myrskylä (15 km), Orimattila (20 km), Pornainen (22 km).
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