Toholampi: population and statistics
Toholampi has a population of 2,750 (2025) across 609.1 km², or 4.5 people per km². It ranks 223 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −16.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,750 residents
- 609.1 km²
- 4 people/km²
- 94 m
Toholampi in numbers
Key points
Among the 8 municipalities in Central Ostrobothnia, Toholampi ranks No. 5 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.0 per 1,000 inh. in Toholampi, compared with an average of 2.5 per 1,000 inh. in Central Ostrobothnia and 4.1 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Share of Swedish speakers: 0.1% in Toholampi, compared with an average of 8.6% in Central Ostrobothnia and 5.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Manufacturing, with 18.8% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 845 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of Swedish speakers”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 85,314 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sievi (4,585 residents), 20 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,380 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Toholampi over time
Toholampi had 3,311 residents in 2015 and 2,750 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,966 |
| 2021 | 2,938 |
| 2022 | 2,903 |
| 2023 | 2,849 |
| 2024 | 2,799 |
| 2025 | 2,750 |
All indicators for Toholampi
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 | Toholampi | Central Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 15.9% | 17.0% | 13.3% | ranked 66 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 32.4% | 25.3% | 31.2% | ranked 132 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 48.0 years | 43.9 | 48.5 | ranked 167 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.1% | 8.6% | 0.3% | ranked 222 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 2.3% | 4.0% | 3.4% | ranked 215 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Toholampi | Central Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 1,623 no. | 35,784 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 230 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 3.9% | – | 8.2% | ranked 232 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 10.7% | – | 14.5% | ranked 213 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 70.9% | – | 64.5% | ranked 81 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 2.7% | – | 11.1% | ranked 255 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) | 53.1 /1,000 inh. | 62.4 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 238 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Toholampi | Central Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 8.2% | – | 3.9% | ranked 73 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 41.7% | – | 39.8% | ranked 124 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 5.0% | – | 5.5% | ranked 170 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 15.4% | – | 17.1% | ranked 181 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 29.8% | – | 29.1% | ranked 147 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Toholampi | Central Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 505 no. | 7,851 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 210 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 180.4 /1,000 inh. | 115.8 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 60 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 27,403 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 250 of 302 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 144 per 1,000 inh. | 3,471 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 232 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 52.4 per 1,000 inh. | 51.5 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 163 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.0 per 1,000 inh. | 2.5 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 299 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Toholampi | Central Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 989 no. | 28,357 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 203 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 8.8% | 9.2% | 10.8% | ranked 214 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 77.2% | 77.5% | 75.4% | ranked 118 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Toholampi | Central Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 559 /1,000 inh. | 537 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 197 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Toholampi | Central Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 14.7% | 12.2% | 14.3% | ranked 142 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Toholampi | Central Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 20.7% | 27.7% | 24.1% | ranked 237 of 302 |
Business sectors: Toholampi
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Manufacturing18.8% ×1.5
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing18.4% ×7.6
- Health and social work16.3% ×0.8
- Transport and storage10.7% ×2.1
- Education7.8% ×1.1
- Construction4.9% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade4.9% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services3.1% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Toholampi
Where is Toholampi?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Toholampi?
Toholampi has 2,750 residents (2025), ranking 223 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Toholampi?
Toholampi covers 609.1 km², with a density of 4 people per km².
Is the population of Toholampi growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Toholampi went from 3,311 to 2,750, a change of −16.9%.
Where is Toholampi?
Toholampi is in Central Ostrobothnia. Latitude 63.772, longitude 24.250.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Toholampi?
In Toholampi, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.0 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 299 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 2.7 per 1,000 inh..
Share of Swedish speakers: what is the figure for Toholampi?
In Toholampi, “Share of Swedish speakers” stands at 0.1% (2025), ranking 222 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 0.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Toholampi?
In Toholampi, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 845 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Toholampi?
The nearest to Toholampi are Sievi (20 km), Kannus (22 km), Lestijärvi (34 km), Halsua (35 km), Ylivieska (36 km).
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