Pihtipudas: population and statistics
Pihtipudas has a population of 3,676 (2025) across 1,075.0 km², or 3.4 people per km². It ranks 196 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −12.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,676 residents
- 1,075.0 km²
- 3 people/km²
- 137 m
Pihtipudas in numbers
Key points
Among the 22 municipalities in Central Finland, Pihtipudas ranks No. 11 by population.
Share of Swedish speakers: 0.0% in Pihtipudas, compared with an average of 0.2% in Central Finland and 5.0% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification: 17.2% in Pihtipudas, compared with an average of 32.5% in Central Finland and 34.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 21.4% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 840 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of Swedish speakers”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 150,559 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Kinnula, 30.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Viitasaari (5,695 residents), 35 km away.
Population of Pihtipudas over time
Pihtipudas had 4,221 residents in 2015 and 3,676 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,931 |
| 2021 | 3,873 |
| 2022 | 3,786 |
| 2023 | 3,739 |
| 2024 | 3,692 |
| 2025 | 3,676 |
All indicators for Pihtipudas
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 | Pihtipudas | 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) | 36.2% | 25.4% | 31.2% | ranked 89 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 50.8 years | 44.6 | 48.5 | ranked 96 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% | ranked 282 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 1.4% | 4.2% | 3.4% | ranked 277 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pihtipudas | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 2,401 no. | 164,402 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 190 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 4.0% | – | 8.2% | ranked 230 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 8.5% | – | 14.5% | ranked 256 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 63.4% | – | 64.5% | ranked 163 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 3.8% | – | 11.1% | ranked 241 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 19.5% | – | 16.9% | ranked 111 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 256.5 /1,000 inh. | 112.6 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 119 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Pihtipudas | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 1.7% | – | 3.9% | ranked 220 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 33.4% | – | 39.8% | ranked 257 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 3.3% | – | 5.5% | ranked 231 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) | 44.8% | – | 29.1% | ranked 39 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pihtipudas | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 667 no. | 28,724 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 176 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 180.7 /1,000 inh. | 104.6 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 59 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 26,778 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 281 of 302 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 187 per 1,000 inh. | 12,966 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 200 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 50.9 per 1,000 inh. | 47.4 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 184 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.1 per 1,000 inh. | 3.5 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 282 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pihtipudas | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 1,307 no. | 106,247 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 178 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 12.4% | 14.4% | 10.8% | ranked 84 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 72.7% | 70.1% | 75.4% | ranked 218 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pihtipudas | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 539 /1,000 inh. | 489 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 236 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Pihtipudas | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 17.6% | 17.3% | 14.3% | ranked 48 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Pihtipudas | Central Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 17.2% | 32.5% | 24.1% | ranked 292 of 302 |
Business sectors: Pihtipudas
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work21.4% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16.9% ×6.9
- Wholesale and retail trade12.1% ×1.1
- Manufacturing8.9% ×0.7
- Construction8.8% ×1.4
- Education7.0% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services4.9% ×0.7
- Public administration and defence3.9% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Pihtipudas
Where is Pihtipudas?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pihtipudas?
Pihtipudas has 3,676 residents (2025), ranking 196 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Pihtipudas?
Pihtipudas covers 1,075.0 km², with a density of 3 people per km².
Is the population of Pihtipudas growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Pihtipudas went from 4,221 to 3,676, a change of −12.9%.
Where is Pihtipudas?
Pihtipudas is in Central Finland. Latitude 63.367, longitude 25.575.
Share of Swedish speakers: what is the figure for Pihtipudas?
In Pihtipudas, “Share of Swedish speakers” stands at 0.0% (2025), ranking 282 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 0.3%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification: what is the figure for Pihtipudas?
In Pihtipudas, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification” stands at 17.2% (2024), ranking 292 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 24.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pihtipudas?
In Pihtipudas, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 840 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pihtipudas?
The nearest to Pihtipudas are Kinnula (30 km), Viitasaari (35 km), Kivijärvi (37 km), Pyhäjärvi (40 km), Reisjärvi (42 km).
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