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

Map view

A map from Paikkatietoikkuna, by default showing the population according to the division of municipalities. The population presented with other regional divisions can be retrieved from the map level menu.

Click the layerlist logo above to view the map layers.

Move the map to where you want it by dragging the map. Zoom in and zoom out to the desired scale level step by step by clicking the (+) and (-) signs.

Objects on the map often contain additional information hidden behind them. Click an object to view information about that object.

Update the map to a previous view by clicking the right mouse button and the update function.

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Interface service addresses

Use these addresses to access the interface services in the GIS software.

Instructions for the interface use of geographic datasets

Contact information

Also view the following

Municipality-based statistical units

Geographic data

Most detailed area level: Municipality