Jyväskylä Population 2026
Jyväskylä has a population of 148,744, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇫🇮 Finland, located in Central Finland. Roughly 2.6% of Finland's population lives here. It is about 4.4× smaller than Helsinki, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
148,744
Rank in Finland
#7
Coordinates
62.24°N, 25.72°E
~109 m elevation · Europe/Helsinki
Distance to capital (Helsinki)
234 km
145 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Central Finland
Cities near Jyväskylä
FAQ
What is the population of Jyväskylä?
Jyväskylä has a population of 148,744 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Finland.
What region is Jyväskylä in?
Jyväskylä is located in Central Finland, Finland.
Is Jyväskylä the capital of Finland?
No, the capital of Finland is Helsinki, about 234 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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