Veteli: population and statistics
Veteli has a population of 2,912 (2025) across 502.9 km², or 5.8 people per km². It ranks 215 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −11.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,912 residents
- 502.9 km²
- 6 people/km²
- 84 m
Veteli in numbers
Key points
Among the 8 municipalities in Central Ostrobothnia, Veteli ranks No. 4 by population.
Unemployed as a share of the labour force: 6.8% in Veteli, compared with an average of 9.2% in Central Ostrobothnia and 11.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 21.2% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 851 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Central Ostrobothnia for “Share of dwellings built before 1940”.
- Number 1 in Central Ostrobothnia for “Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas”.
- “Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 70,436 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Kaustinen, 9.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kronoby (6,268 residents), 47 km away.
Population of Veteli over time
Veteli had 3,302 residents in 2015 and 2,912 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,065 |
| 2021 | 3,004 |
| 2022 | 2,946 |
| 2023 | 2,936 |
| 2024 | 2,931 |
| 2025 | 2,912 |
All indicators for Veteli
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 | Veteli | Central Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 12.7% | 17.0% | 13.3% | ranked 171 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 33.9% | 25.3% | 31.2% | ranked 118 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 49.3 years | 43.9 | 48.5 | ranked 132 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 1.6% | 8.6% | 0.3% | ranked 53 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 3.9% | 4.0% | 3.4% | ranked 123 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Veteli | Central Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 1,705 no. | 35,784 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 225 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 7.1% | – | 8.2% | ranked 167 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 15.4% | – | 14.5% | ranked 136 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 75.1% | – | 64.5% | ranked 40 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 2.0% | – | 11.1% | ranked 265 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 20.5% | – | 16.9% | ranked 97 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 130.8 /1,000 inh. | 62.4 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 181 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Veteli | Central Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 2.1% | – | 3.9% | ranked 201 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 30.8% | – | 39.8% | ranked 276 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 6.5% | – | 5.5% | ranked 119 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 30.4% | – | 17.1% | ranked 18 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 30.0% | – | 29.1% | ranked 144 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Veteli | Central Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 539 no. | 7,851 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 204 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 183.9 /1,000 inh. | 115.8 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 52 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 27,991 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 215 of 302 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 154 per 1,000 inh. | 3,471 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 223 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 52.9 per 1,000 inh. | 51.5 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 159 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.4 per 1,000 inh. | 2.5 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 171 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Veteli | Central Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 993 no. | 28,357 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 202 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 6.8% | 9.2% | 10.8% | ranked 269 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 80.9% | 77.5% | 75.4% | ranked 46 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Veteli | Central Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 618 /1,000 inh. | 537 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 56 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Veteli | Central Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 11.9% | 12.2% | 14.3% | ranked 213 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Veteli | Central Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 22.9% | 27.7% | 24.1% | ranked 180 of 302 |
Business sectors: Veteli
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work21.2% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing19.0% ×7.8
- Construction11.1% ×1.7
- Manufacturing10.4% ×0.8
- Education7.4% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade5.5% ×0.5
- Transport and storage5.3% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services4.1% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Veteli
Where is Veteli?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Veteli?
Veteli has 2,912 residents (2025), ranking 215 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Veteli?
Veteli covers 502.9 km², with a density of 6 people per km².
Is the population of Veteli growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Veteli went from 3,302 to 2,912, a change of −11.8%.
Where is Veteli?
Veteli is in Central Ostrobothnia. Latitude 63.475, longitude 23.789.
Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas: what is the figure for Veteli?
In Veteli, “Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas” stands at 30.4% (2025), ranking 18 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 17.1%.
Unemployed as a share of the labour force: what is the figure for Veteli?
In Veteli, “Unemployed as a share of the labour force” stands at 6.8% (2024), ranking 269 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 10.8%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Veteli?
In Veteli, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 851 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Veteli?
The nearest to Veteli are Kaustinen (9.5 km), Halsua (19 km), Evijärvi (20 km), Lappajärvi (30 km), Vimpeli (35 km).
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