Kaustinen: population and statistics
Kaustinen has a population of 4,074 (2025) across 353.9 km², or 11.5 people per km². It ranks 187 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,074 residents
- 353.9 km²
- 12 people/km²
- 56 m
Kaustinen in numbers
Key points
Among the 8 municipalities in Central Ostrobothnia, Kaustinen ranks No. 3 by population.
Employment rate (aged 20–64): 81.9% in Kaustinen, compared with an average of 77.5% in Central Ostrobothnia and 73.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 13.2% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 852 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Central Ostrobothnia for “Share of dwellings built after 2000”.
- Number 1 in Central Ostrobothnia for “Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat”.
- “Employment rate (aged 20–64)”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 49,569 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Veteli, 9.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kronoby (6,268 residents), 38 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,408 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Kaustinen over time
Kaustinen had 4,305 residents in 2015 and 4,074 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,228 |
| 2021 | 4,196 |
| 2022 | 4,198 |
| 2023 | 4,137 |
| 2024 | 4,118 |
| 2025 | 4,074 |
All indicators for Kaustinen
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 | Kaustinen | Central Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 16.4% | 17.0% | 13.3% | ranked 53 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 27.0% | 25.3% | 31.2% | ranked 216 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 45.2 years | 43.9 | 48.5 | ranked 226 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 1.9% | 8.6% | 0.3% | ranked 51 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 2.2% | 4.0% | 3.4% | ranked 219 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kaustinen | Central Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 2,203 no. | 35,784 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 197 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 5.5% | – | 8.2% | ranked 205 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 25.4% | – | 14.5% | ranked 63 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 70.1% | – | 64.5% | ranked 89 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 6.5% | – | 11.1% | ranked 202 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 16.1% | – | 16.9% | ranked 167 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 50.1 /1,000 inh. | 62.4 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 242 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kaustinen | Central Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 10.0% | – | 3.9% | ranked 59 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) | 11.5% | – | 5.5% | ranked 38 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 25.3% | – | 17.1% | ranked 46 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 18.4% | – | 29.1% | ranked 219 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kaustinen | Central Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 664 no. | 7,851 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 178 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 161.2 /1,000 inh. | 115.8 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 97 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 29,426 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 123 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 905 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 139 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 268 per 1,000 inh. | 3,471 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 164 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 65.8 per 1,000 inh. | 51.5 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 67 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 | Kaustinen | Central Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 1,593 no. | 28,357 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 164 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 7.9% | 9.2% | 10.8% | ranked 240 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 81.9% | 77.5% | 75.4% | ranked 29 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Kaustinen | Central Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 36.6 /1,000 inh. | 17.7 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 68 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kaustinen | Central Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 602 /1,000 inh. | 537 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 91 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Kaustinen | Central Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 10.8% | 12.2% | 14.3% | ranked 235 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Kaustinen | Central Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 24.4% | 27.7% | 24.1% | ranked 145 of 302 |
Business sectors: Kaustinen
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work13.2% ×0.7
- Manufacturing11.7% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade10.8% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10.1% ×4.2
- Construction9.8% ×1.5
- Education9.1% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical8.4% ×1.3
- Transport and storage7.1% ×1.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Kaustinen
Where is Kaustinen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kaustinen?
Kaustinen has 4,074 residents (2025), ranking 187 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Kaustinen?
Kaustinen covers 353.9 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Kaustinen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kaustinen went from 4,305 to 4,074, a change of −5.4%.
Where is Kaustinen?
Kaustinen is in Central Ostrobothnia. Latitude 63.549, longitude 23.690.
Employment rate (aged 20–64): what is the figure for Kaustinen?
In Kaustinen, “Employment rate (aged 20–64)” stands at 81.9% (2024), ranking 29 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 75.4%.
Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat: what is the figure for Kaustinen?
In Kaustinen, “Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat” stands at 11.5% (2025), ranking 38 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 5.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kaustinen?
In Kaustinen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 852 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kaustinen?
The nearest to Kaustinen are Veteli (9.5 km), Evijärvi (23 km), Halsua (26 km), Lappajärvi (37 km), Toholampi (37 km).
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