Jyväskylä
- 📍 Location: Central Finland region,
Jyväskylä sub-region - 🌊 Sea or lake: Päijänne; Jyväsjärvi
- 👥 Population (municipality): 149,895 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 1,171.0 km² (land area)
- ⛰️ Elevation: 90 m a.s.l.
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
- 🧑🤝🧑 Demonym: jyväskyläläinen
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jyväskylä?
The population of Jyväskylä was 149,895 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of +4.5% since 2020.
Which region is Jyväskylä in?
Jyväskylä is in the Central Finland region, Jyväskylä sub-region.
Is Jyväskylä a city?
Yes, Jyväskylä has city status.
What are the official languages of Jyväskylä?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.2% and speakers of other languages 8.0% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Jyväskylä?
Jyväskylä had 12,918 business establishments in 2024, including 799 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Jyväskylä?
The land area is 1,171.0 km² and the population density 128.0 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Jyväskylä live in built-up areas?
95.6% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 5 such areas (Statistics Finland).