Kivijärvi: population and statistics
Kivijärvi has a population of 1,001 (2025) across 483.9 km², or 2.1 people per km². It ranks 292 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −16.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,001 residents
- 483.9 km²
- 2 people/km²
- 120 m
Kivijärvi in numbers
Key points
Among the 22 municipalities in Central Finland, Kivijärvi ranks No. 21 by population.
Share of Swedish speakers: 0.0% in Kivijärvi, compared with an average of 0.2% in Central Finland and 5.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 25.6% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 828 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Central Finland for “Share of dwellings not permanently occupied”.
- Number 1 in Central Finland for “At-risk-of-poverty rate”.
- “Share of Swedish speakers”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings not permanently occupied”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 67,780 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.9 times lower than the national average.
Population of Kivijärvi over time
Kivijärvi had 1,200 residents in 2015 and 1,001 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,107 |
| 2021 | 1,088 |
| 2022 | 1,064 |
| 2023 | 1,035 |
| 2024 | 1,011 |
| 2025 | 1,001 |
All indicators for Kivijärvi
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 | Kivijärvi | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 12.1% | 13.9% | 13.3% | ranked 196 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 40.6% | 25.4% | 31.2% | ranked 43 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 53.2 years | 44.6 | 48.5 | ranked 53 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% | ranked 282 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 1.6% | 4.2% | 3.4% | ranked 262 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kivijärvi | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 742 no. | 164,402 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 288 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 6.2% | – | 8.2% | ranked 186 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 4.0% | – | 14.5% | ranked 298 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 61.2% | – | 64.5% | ranked 182 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 8.1% | – | 11.1% | ranked 187 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 32.2% | – | 16.9% | ranked 2 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 696.3 /1,000 inh. | 112.6 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 27 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kivijärvi | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 0.6% | – | 3.9% | ranked 278 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 34.9% | – | 39.8% | ranked 230 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 2.4% | – | 5.5% | ranked 275 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 20.0% | – | 17.1% | ranked 103 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 42.1% | – | 29.1% | ranked 58 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kivijärvi | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 147 no. | 28,724 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 299 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 145.4 /1,000 inh. | 104.6 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 139 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 25,173 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 300 of 302 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 43 per 1,000 inh. | 12,966 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 298 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 43.0 per 1,000 inh. | 47.4 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 253 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.0 per 1,000 inh. | 3.5 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 299 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kivijärvi | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 226 no. | 106,247 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 298 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 14.9% | 14.4% | 10.8% | ranked 33 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 69.0% | 70.1% | 75.4% | ranked 269 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kivijärvi | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 551 /1,000 inh. | 489 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 212 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Kivijärvi | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 20.7% | 17.3% | 14.3% | ranked 5 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Kivijärvi | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 12.5% | 32.5% | 24.1% | ranked 302 of 302 |
Business sectors: Kivijärvi
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work25.6% ×1.3
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10.3% ×4.2
- Transport and storage9.0% ×1.7
- Wholesale and retail trade8.5% ×0.8
- Construction7.6% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services7.6% ×1.0
- Education7.6% ×1.0
- Manufacturing4.5% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Kivijärvi
Where is Kivijärvi?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kivijärvi?
Kivijärvi has 1,001 residents (2025), ranking 292 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Kivijärvi?
Kivijärvi covers 483.9 km², with a density of 2 people per km².
Is the population of Kivijärvi growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kivijärvi went from 1,200 to 1,001, a change of −16.6%.
Where is Kivijärvi?
Kivijärvi is in Central Finland. Latitude 63.120, longitude 25.075.
Share of Swedish speakers: what is the figure for Kivijärvi?
In Kivijärvi, “Share of Swedish speakers” stands at 0.0% (2025), ranking 282 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 0.3%.
Share of dwellings not permanently occupied: what is the figure for Kivijärvi?
In Kivijärvi, “Share of dwellings not permanently occupied” stands at 32.2% (2025), ranking 2 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 16.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kivijärvi?
In Kivijärvi, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 828 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kivijärvi?
The nearest to Kivijärvi are Kannonkoski (19 km), Kyyjärvi (27 km), Kinnula (28 km), Karstula (30 km), Perho (34 km).
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