Multia: population and statistics
Multia has a population of 1,386 (2025) across 733.2 km², or 1.9 people per km². It ranks 280 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −18.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,386 residents
- 733.2 km²
- 2 people/km²
- 135 m
Multia in numbers
Key points
Among the 22 municipalities in Central Finland, Multia ranks No. 18 by population.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 38.2% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 830 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Central Finland for “Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat”.
- “Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings built after 2000”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of Swedish speakers”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 102,692 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Keuruu (9,014 residents), 17 km away.
Population of Multia over time
Multia had 1,710 residents in 2015 and 1,386 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,558 |
| 2021 | 1,488 |
| 2022 | 1,477 |
| 2023 | 1,430 |
| 2024 | 1,393 |
| 2025 | 1,386 |
All indicators for Multia
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 | Multia | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 11.0% | 13.9% | 13.3% | ranked 232 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 41.9% | 25.4% | 31.2% | ranked 34 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 53.9 years | 44.6 | 48.5 | ranked 42 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% | ranked 222 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 2.2% | 4.2% | 3.4% | ranked 219 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Multia | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 982 no. | 164,402 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 274 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 10.5% | – | 8.2% | ranked 97 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 5.9% | – | 14.5% | ranked 281 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 67.0% | – | 64.5% | ranked 124 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 4.2% | – | 11.1% | ranked 233 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 26.7% | – | 16.9% | ranked 18 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 448.8 /1,000 inh. | 112.6 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 62 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Multia | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 0.9% | – | 3.9% | ranked 260 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 24.4% | – | 39.8% | ranked 297 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 1.9% | – | 5.5% | ranked 287 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 16.8% | – | 17.1% | ranked 156 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 56.0% | – | 29.1% | ranked 1 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Multia | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 263 no. | 28,724 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 275 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 188.8 /1,000 inh. | 104.6 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 43 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 27,929 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 218 of 302 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 63 per 1,000 inh. | 12,966 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 287 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 45.5 per 1,000 inh. | 47.4 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 228 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.2 per 1,000 inh. | 3.5 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 199 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Multia | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 512 no. | 106,247 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 262 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 11.2% | 14.4% | 10.8% | ranked 133 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 74.6% | 70.1% | 75.4% | ranked 168 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Multia | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 592 /1,000 inh. | 489 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 116 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Multia | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 18.0% | 17.3% | 14.3% | ranked 41 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Multia | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 21.2% | 32.5% | 24.1% | ranked 226 of 302 |
Business sectors: Multia
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing38.2% ×15.7
- Health and social work21.2% ×1.1
- Manufacturing17.8% ×1.4
- Transport and storage4.2% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services3.6% ×0.5
- Education3.4% ×0.5
- Wholesale and retail trade2.2% ×0.2
- Construction2.0% ×0.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Multia
Where is Multia?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Multia?
Multia has 1,386 residents (2025), ranking 280 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Multia?
Multia covers 733.2 km², with a density of 2 people per km².
Is the population of Multia growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Multia went from 1,710 to 1,386, a change of −18.9%.
Where is Multia?
Multia is in Central Finland. Latitude 62.408, longitude 24.794.
Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat: what is the figure for Multia?
In Multia, “Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat” stands at 56.0% (2025), ranking 1 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 29.1%.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: what is the figure for Multia?
In Multia, “Share of dwellings built after 2000” stands at 5.9% (2025), ranking 281 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Multia?
In Multia, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 830 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Multia?
The nearest to Multia are Keuruu (17 km), Petäjävesi (26 km), Uurainen (35 km), Ähtäri (41 km), Saarijärvi (41 km).
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