Kyyjärvi: population and statistics
Kyyjärvi has a population of 1,129 (2025) across 448.2 km², or 2.5 people per km². It ranks 288 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −18.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,129 residents
- 448.2 km²
- 2 people/km²
- 179 m
Kyyjärvi in numbers
Key points
Among the 22 municipalities in Central Finland, Kyyjärvi ranks No. 20 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.9 per 1,000 inh. in Kyyjärvi, compared with an average of 3.5 per 1,000 inh. in Central Finland and 4.1 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Manufacturing, with 35.6% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 826 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 62,776 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Perho (2,547 residents), 20 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,304 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Kyyjärvi over time
Kyyjärvi had 1,379 residents in 2015 and 1,129 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,288 |
| 2021 | 1,232 |
| 2022 | 1,196 |
| 2023 | 1,174 |
| 2024 | 1,155 |
| 2025 | 1,129 |
All indicators for Kyyjärvi
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 | Kyyjärvi | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 14.4% | 13.9% | 13.3% | ranked 110 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 41.3% | 25.4% | 31.2% | ranked 38 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 52.6 years | 44.6 | 48.5 | ranked 63 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | ranked 154 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 2.6% | 4.2% | 3.4% | ranked 194 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kyyjärvi | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 714 no. | 164,402 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 290 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 5.7% | – | 8.2% | ranked 197 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) | 71.0% | – | 64.5% | ranked 79 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 1.3% | – | 11.1% | ranked 280 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 22.0% | – | 16.9% | ranked 72 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 217.9 /1,000 inh. | 112.6 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 134 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kyyjärvi | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 3.5% | – | 3.9% | ranked 161 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 34.8% | – | 39.8% | ranked 231 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 1.4% | – | 5.5% | ranked 296 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 21.2% | – | 17.1% | ranked 82 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 39.0% | – | 29.1% | ranked 73 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kyyjärvi | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 203 no. | 28,724 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 287 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 175.8 /1,000 inh. | 104.6 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 69 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 26,588 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 286 of 302 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 64 per 1,000 inh. | 12,966 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 286 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 56.7 per 1,000 inh. | 47.4 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 131 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.9 per 1,000 inh. | 3.5 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 289 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kyyjärvi | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 387 no. | 106,247 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 282 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 9.4% | 14.4% | 10.8% | ranked 192 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 75.4% | 70.1% | 75.4% | ranked 146 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kyyjärvi | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 583 /1,000 inh. | 489 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 144 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Kyyjärvi | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 18.1% | 17.3% | 14.3% | ranked 37 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Kyyjärvi | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 17.6% | 32.5% | 24.1% | ranked 286 of 302 |
Business sectors: Kyyjärvi
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Manufacturing35.6% ×2.9
- Health and social work14.1% ×0.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12.0% ×4.9
- Wholesale and retail trade8.4% ×0.8
- Education5.5% ×0.7
- Construction3.7% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services3.7% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services3.7% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Kyyjärvi
Where is Kyyjärvi?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kyyjärvi?
Kyyjärvi has 1,129 residents (2025), ranking 288 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Kyyjärvi?
Kyyjärvi covers 448.2 km², with a density of 2 people per km².
Is the population of Kyyjärvi growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kyyjärvi went from 1,379 to 1,129, a change of −18.1%.
Where is Kyyjärvi?
Kyyjärvi is in Central Finland. Latitude 63.043, longitude 24.564.
Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat: what is the figure for Kyyjärvi?
In Kyyjärvi, “Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat” stands at 1.4% (2025), ranking 296 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 5.5%.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Kyyjärvi?
In Kyyjärvi, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.9 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 289 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 2.7 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kyyjärvi?
In Kyyjärvi, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 826 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kyyjärvi?
The nearest to Kyyjärvi are Perho (20 km), Karstula (22 km), Soini (26 km), Kivijärvi (27 km), Kannonkoski (36 km).
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