Raseborg: population and statistics
Raseborg has a population of 26,856 (2025) across 1,152.6 km², or 23.3 people per km². It ranks 39 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 26,856 residents
- 1,152.6 km²
- 23 people/km²
- 10 m
Raseborg in numbers
Key points
Among the 26 municipalities in Uusimaa, Raseborg ranks No. 13 by population.
Share of Swedish speakers: 63.3% in Raseborg, compared with an average of 7.1% in Uusimaa and 5.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 21.8% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 1,003 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Uusimaa for “Share of Swedish speakers”.
- “Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of Swedish speakers”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Business establishments”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 161,429 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Hanko, 31.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lohja (45,435 residents), 46 km away.
Population of Raseborg over time
Raseborg had 28,405 residents in 2015 and 26,856 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 27,528 |
| 2021 | 27,484 |
| 2022 | 27,306 |
| 2023 | 27,209 |
| 2024 | 27,036 |
| 2025 | 26,856 |
All indicators for Raseborg
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 | Raseborg | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 13.3% | 15.2% | 13.3% | ranked 148 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 29.4% | 18.6% | 31.2% | ranked 180 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 47.9 years | 41.7 | 48.5 | ranked 171 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 63.3% | 7.1% | 0.3% | ranked 21 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 4.9% | 12.5% | 3.4% | ranked 86 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Raseborg | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 16,616 no. | 986,601 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 37 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 13.7% | – | 8.2% | ranked 55 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 14.2% | – | 14.5% | ranked 155 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 50.8% | – | 64.5% | ranked 244 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 36.4% | – | 11.1% | ranked 48 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 17.7% | – | 16.9% | ranked 137 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 240.2 /1,000 inh. | 21.9 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 123 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Raseborg | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 5.2% | – | 3.9% | ranked 116 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 40.6% | – | 39.8% | ranked 142 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 5.1% | – | 5.5% | ranked 164 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 30.0% | – | 17.1% | ranked 20 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 17.5% | – | 29.1% | ranked 227 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Raseborg | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 3,515 no. | 184,635 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 30 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 130.0 /1,000 inh. | 103.6 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 182 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 29,993 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 101 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 1,769 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 44 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 1,735 per 1,000 inh. | 136,553 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 36 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 64.6 per 1,000 inh. | 75.9 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 75 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.4 per 1,000 inh. | 6.0 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 171 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Raseborg | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 9,827 no. | 868,675 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 41 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 8.7% | 11.2% | 10.8% | ranked 217 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 78.2% | 74.6% | 75.4% | ranked 91 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Raseborg | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.9 /1,000 inh. | 28.6 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 92 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Raseborg | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 556 /1,000 inh. | 406 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 204 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Raseborg | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 12.2% | 12.4% | 14.3% | ranked 205 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Raseborg | Uusimaa | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 31.3% | 40.6% | 24.1% | ranked 58 of 302 |
Business sectors: Raseborg
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work21.8% ×1.1
- Manufacturing12.5% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade10.0% ×0.9
- Education8.2% ×1.1
- Construction7.9% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services7.0% ×1.0
- Public administration and defence5.9% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical4.4% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Raseborg
Where is Raseborg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Raseborg?
Raseborg has 26,856 residents (2025), ranking 39 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Raseborg?
Raseborg covers 1,152.6 km², with a density of 23 people per km².
Is the population of Raseborg growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Raseborg went from 28,405 to 26,856, a change of −5.5%.
Where is Raseborg?
Raseborg is in Uusimaa. Latitude 59.975, longitude 23.436.
Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas: what is the figure for Raseborg?
In Raseborg, “Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas” stands at 30.0% (2025), ranking 20 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 17.1%.
Share of Swedish speakers: what is the figure for Raseborg?
In Raseborg, “Share of Swedish speakers” stands at 63.3% (2025), ranking 21 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 0.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Raseborg?
In Raseborg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 1,003 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Raseborg?
The nearest to Raseborg are Hanko (31 km), Ingå (33 km), Kimitoön (45 km), Lohja (46 km), Siuntio (48 km).
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