Population by municipality-based units

The geographic dataset provides data on the number of the population according to municipality-based statistical areas.

The data are given according to the situation on the last day (31 December) of the reference year.

The dataset is suitable for the examination of population sizes and making various regional analyses.

The dataset can be used directly in Paikkatietoikkuna or by means of interface addresses in geographic information software.

Service data

Data formate.g. ESRI Shapefile, GeoJSON
Data delivery methodDataset used in Paikkatietoikkuna, interface
Regional divisionmunicipality, sub-regional unit, region, other municipality-based division
Data for2011–2024
Next estimated updateApril 2026
Terms of Use

Examination of dataset in Paikkatietoikkuna

You can study a dataset on the map of Paikkatietoikkuna without any separate geographic information software.

Move the map where you want by dragging the map. Zoom in or out the map to the desired scale level either by rotating the middle mouse button or by clicking the plus and minus signs in the map view.

You can change the regional division shown on the map from the Map levels menu.

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Use of dataset in the geographic information software

You can use the dataset in the geographic information software by means of interface addresses. Please note that the addresses intended for the geographic information software do not function as such in the web browser but you need a separate geographic information software to use them.

Instructions for the interface use of geographic datasets

Contact information

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Municipality-based statistical units

Geographic data

Most detailed area level: Municipality