61.4987° N, 23.7617° E
TAMPERE
Most Famous People Born in Tampere, Finland
- Notable people
- 478
- Peak decade
- 1980s
- Median birth year
- 1959
- Most distinctive
- Hockey 32.5×
One face per decade — the most globally famous figure born in Tampere during each.
Notable Births by Decade
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What Tampere Is Known For
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Hockey is Tampere's biggest profession — 38% of all notables (184).
Tampere over-indexes on hockey — 32.5× the global rate.
Tampere under-produces football — only 0.5× the global rate.
Profession Mix Over Time
Each band shows a profession family's share of Tampere's notable births by decade. Hover the chart for the breakdown at any decade.
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- Field: Gymnast Clear ×
0137 GYMNAST
Hannu Rantakari
1939 - 2018
0165 GYMNAST
Kalevi Suoniemi
1931 - 2010
0191 GYMNAST
Kaarlo Vasama
1885 - 1926
0322 GYMNAST
Annika Urvikko
Born 1990
0432 GYMNAST
Annamari Maaranen
Born 1986