Kannonkoski: population and statistics
Kannonkoski has a population of 1,137 (2025) across 445.0 km², or 2.6 people per km². It ranks 286 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −22.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,137 residents
- 445.0 km²
- 3 people/km²
- 135 m
Kannonkoski in numbers
Key points
Among the 22 municipalities in Central Finland, Kannonkoski ranks No. 19 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 1.2% in Kannonkoski, compared with an average of 4.2% in Central Finland and 7.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 22.3% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 837 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of residential buildings heated with electricity”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders)”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 62,326 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Kivijärvi, 18.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Karstula (3,514 residents), 26 km away.
Population of Kannonkoski over time
Kannonkoski had 1,462 residents in 2015 and 1,137 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,323 |
| 2021 | 1,311 |
| 2022 | 1,269 |
| 2023 | 1,217 |
| 2024 | 1,186 |
| 2025 | 1,137 |
All indicators for Kannonkoski
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Kannonkoski | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 10.1% | 13.9% | 13.3% | ranked 261 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 40.4% | 25.4% | 31.2% | ranked 45 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 54.0 years | 44.6 | 48.5 | ranked 39 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% | ranked 222 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 1.2% | 4.2% | 3.4% | ranked 284 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kannonkoski | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 809 no. | 164,402 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 286 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 10.4% | – | 8.2% | ranked 98 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 10.5% | – | 14.5% | ranked 218 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 69.3% | – | 64.5% | ranked 100 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 1.2% | – | 11.1% | ranked 282 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 26.2% | – | 16.9% | ranked 21 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 716.8 /1,000 inh. | 112.6 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 25 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kannonkoski | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 2.5% | – | 3.9% | ranked 186 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 28.4% | – | 39.8% | ranked 288 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 4.6% | – | 5.5% | ranked 181 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 16.5% | – | 17.1% | ranked 162 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 47.8% | – | 29.1% | ranked 20 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kannonkoski | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 217 no. | 28,724 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 285 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 183.0 /1,000 inh. | 104.6 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 55 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 26,618 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 285 of 302 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 58 per 1,000 inh. | 12,966 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 291 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 51.0 per 1,000 inh. | 47.4 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 183 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.4 per 1,000 inh. | 3.5 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 38 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kannonkoski | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 350 no. | 106,247 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 287 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 14.5% | 14.4% | 10.8% | ranked 36 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 69.5% | 70.1% | 75.4% | ranked 264 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kannonkoski | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 614 /1,000 inh. | 489 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 64 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Kannonkoski | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 18.9% | 17.3% | 14.3% | ranked 25 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Kannonkoski | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 18.3% | 32.5% | 24.1% | ranked 276 of 302 |
Business sectors: Kannonkoski
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work22.3% ×1.2
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16.8% ×6.9
- Manufacturing15.3% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services9.2% ×2.5
- Wholesale and retail trade6.6% ×0.6
- Education6.6% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services5.5% ×0.8
- Construction4.6% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Kannonkoski
Where is Kannonkoski?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kannonkoski?
Kannonkoski has 1,137 residents (2025), ranking 286 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Kannonkoski?
Kannonkoski covers 445.0 km², with a density of 3 people per km².
Is the population of Kannonkoski growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kannonkoski went from 1,462 to 1,137, a change of −22.2%.
Where is Kannonkoski?
Kannonkoski is in Central Finland. Latitude 62.976, longitude 25.262.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Kannonkoski?
In Kannonkoski, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 1.2% (2025), ranking 284 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 3.4%.
Share of residential buildings heated with electricity: what is the figure for Kannonkoski?
In Kannonkoski, “Share of residential buildings heated with electricity” stands at 28.4% (2025), ranking 288 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 39.8%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kannonkoski?
In Kannonkoski, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 837 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kannonkoski?
The nearest to Kannonkoski are Kivijärvi (19 km), Karstula (26 km), Saarijärvi (30 km), Viitasaari (32 km), Kyyjärvi (36 km).
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