The well-being survey of Tampere's residents

Well-being of Tampere's residents is good

The City of Tampere surveys the well-being of its residents every two years. Nearly 4,000 residents responded to the January 2025 survey, 61% of whom were women and 34% men.

According to the results, Tampere residents are generally doing well, but overall well-being has not improved over the past two years. While neighborhoods are still considered pleasant and desirable places to live in the future, there are significant regional differences.

The experience of loneliness and the proportion of people with significant psychological distress have still not decreased. The experience of discrimination has also increased. There are differences in well-being between neighbourhoods and, for example, only one in five people now feel they can influence the development of their neighbourhood. 

Important locations are close to home

In the 2025 survey, respondents were able to mark important and cherished places in their neighborhoods, as well as locations they found unsafe or unpleasant. Respondents marked 15 600 places.

The city's parks, forests, beaches and various outdoor and fitness facilities are important to respondents. The majority of these places are located within one kilometer of home. Favorite places are appreciated for their beauty, natural value, tranquility, and opportunities for physical activity. Green areas are especially important in the densely built city center.

Most of the concern-related entries were about traffic. Traffic disturbances were reported not only near respondents’ homes but also in the city center of Tampere. These entries often focused on specific road sections and intersections where the high volume and speed of vehicles raised concerns.

Feelings of insecurity were mainly caused by people behaving disruptively, particularly in the city center and in commercial clusters within residential areas. Experiences of insecurity have increased especially in the areas west of Hämeenkatu, in Keskustori, Koskipuisto, and the Hervanta center area. 

The purpose of this survey

The survey collects residents’ experiences of well-being and their neighborhoods to complement statistical data. Statistically well-being is often examined through various socioeconomic indicators such as income level, employment, and education.

The survey covers topics such as residents’ lifestyles and housing, leisure time, as well as neighborhood safety and sense of community. Respondents can also mark on a map places that are important to them and locations they find concerning and believe the city should pay special attention to. 

Survey data protection 

Participation in the well-being survey is voluntary and data is collected anonymously. All responses are handled confidentially, and the results are reported at an aggregate level, ensuring that individual respondents cannot be identified.

Survey privacy policy (in Finnish)

Exploiting the results

The extensive survey data is a valuable source of information for the City of Tampere in many ways. The results are used in the planning of various services and the development of residential areas. For example, the findings have contributed to the opening of the Vuores local library, the selection of target groups for the city’s well-being program, and the identification of focus areas for neighborhood development.  

The data is also used, for example, in the preparation of the city strategy, the well-being report, and the Participation and Community Involvement Plan. The broad geographic data is utilized in traffic and safety planning as well as in land use planning.

Information on residents' experiences helps to understand the attractiveness and characteristics of neighbourhoods. For example, the reputation of a neighbourhood can be an important factor in the decision to move. The results of the survey show that each of Tampere's residential areas has its own advantages and disadvantages.