Kannus: population and statistics
Kannus has a population of 5,246 (2025) across 468.0 km², or 11.2 people per km². It ranks 162 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,246 residents
- 468.0 km²
- 11 people/km²
- 63 m
Kannus in numbers
Key points
Among the 8 municipalities in Central Ostrobothnia, Kannus ranks No. 2 by population.
Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 19.4 /1,000 inh. in Kannus, compared with an average of 62.4 /1,000 inh. in Central Ostrobothnia and 85.9 /1,000 inh. nationally.
Share of people aged under 15: 16.9% in Kannus, compared with an average of 17.0% in Central Ostrobothnia and 14.3% nationally.
Largest business sector: Manufacturing, with 17.6% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 851 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 65,549 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Toholampi, 21.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ylivieska (15,274 residents), 36 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,404 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Kannus over time
Kannus had 5,590 residents in 2015 and 5,246 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,426 |
| 2021 | 5,390 |
| 2022 | 5,352 |
| 2023 | 5,246 |
| 2024 | 5,264 |
| 2025 | 5,246 |
All indicators for Kannus
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 | Kannus | Central Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 16.9% | 17.0% | 13.3% | ranked 45 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 27.7% | 25.3% | 31.2% | ranked 206 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 45.1 years | 43.9 | 48.5 | ranked 228 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.4% | 8.6% | 0.3% | ranked 103 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 2.4% | 4.0% | 3.4% | ranked 209 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kannus | Central Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 2,929 no. | 35,784 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 164 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 5.3% | – | 8.2% | ranked 209 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 15.7% | – | 14.5% | ranked 134 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 62.2% | – | 64.5% | ranked 174 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 9.4% | – | 11.1% | ranked 168 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 17.3% | – | 16.9% | ranked 143 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.4 /1,000 inh. | 62.4 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 275 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kannus | Central Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 11.6% | – | 3.9% | ranked 49 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 44.4% | – | 39.8% | ranked 92 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 5.7% | – | 5.5% | ranked 144 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 18.7% | – | 17.1% | ranked 122 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 19.7% | – | 29.1% | ranked 208 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kannus | Central Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 682 no. | 7,851 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 172 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 129.6 /1,000 inh. | 115.8 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 184 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 28,804 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 164 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 1,046 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 117 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 318 per 1,000 inh. | 3,471 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 153 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 60.6 per 1,000 inh. | 51.5 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 100 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.9 per 1,000 inh. | 2.5 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 129 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kannus | Central Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 1,976 no. | 28,357 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 149 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 9.4% | 9.2% | 10.8% | ranked 192 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 77.6% | 77.5% | 75.4% | ranked 101 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kannus | Central Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 540 /1,000 inh. | 537 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 235 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Kannus | Central Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 12.4% | 12.2% | 14.3% | ranked 199 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Kannus | Central Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 21.6% | 27.7% | 24.1% | ranked 215 of 302 |
Business sectors: Kannus
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Manufacturing17.6% ×1.4
- Health and social work15.1% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11.9% ×4.9
- Transport and storage11.0% ×2.1
- Education8.4% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade8.1% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services5.0% ×0.7
- Construction5.0% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Kannus
Where is Kannus?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kannus?
Kannus has 5,246 residents (2025), ranking 162 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Kannus?
Kannus covers 468.0 km², with a density of 11 people per km².
Is the population of Kannus growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kannus went from 5,590 to 5,246, a change of −6.2%.
Where is Kannus?
Kannus is in Central Ostrobothnia. Latitude 63.902, longitude 23.915.
Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Kannus?
In Kannus, “Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 19.4 /1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 275 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 186.3 /1,000 inh..
Share of people aged under 15: what is the figure for Kannus?
In Kannus, “Share of people aged under 15” stands at 16.9% (2025), ranking 45 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 13.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kannus?
In Kannus, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 851 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kannus?
The nearest to Kannus are Toholampi (22 km), Sievi (29 km), Alavieska (35 km), Ylivieska (36 km), Kokkola (39 km).
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