Region
Lapland: municipalities in numbers
Lapland (region) has 21 municipalities and 176,215 residents across 92,754 km², or 2 people per km². Population: −2.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 176,215 residents
- 21 municipalities
- 92,754 km²
- 2 people/km²
Map and records: Lapland
Population change over 10 years
All municipalities in Lapland
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| Municipality | Population | Population change over 10 years | Population density | Area | Share of people aged under 15 | Share of people aged 65 and over |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rovaniemi | 66,191 | +7.0% | 8.7 people/km² | 7,582 km² | 15.0% | 21.7% |
| Tornio | 20,823 | −6.2% | 17.5 people/km² | 1,189 km² | 15.1% | 26.9% |
| Kemi | 19,339 | −11.1% | 202.0 people/km² | 95.7 km² | 12.4% | 31.2% |
| Sodankylä | 8,095 | −7.8% | 0.7 people/km² | 11,704 km² | 12.4% | 31.0% |
| Keminmaa | 7,576 | −9.7% | 12.1 people/km² | 627.3 km² | 15.1% | 29.0% |
| Inari | 7,244 | +6.5% | 0.5 people/km² | 15,102 km² | 11.3% | 28.5% |
| Kittilä | 6,973 | +8.7% | 0.9 people/km² | 8,095 km² | 14.2% | 22.1% |
| Kemijärvi | 6,919 | −10.9% | 2.0 people/km² | 3,504 km² | 9.2% | 42.7% |
| Kolari | 4,001 | +4.0% | 1.6 people/km² | 2,559 km² | 14.7% | 28.7% |
| Ylitornio | 3,673 | −14.4% | 1.8 people/km² | 2,031 km² | 9.4% | 41.3% |
| Ranua | 3,530 | −12.2% | 1.0 people/km² | 3,454 km² | 15.7% | 34.2% |
| Salla | 3,231 | −13.3% | 0.6 people/km² | 5,730 km² | 7.4% | 43.1% |
| Pello | 3,146 | −13.2% | 1.8 people/km² | 1,738 km² | 9.7% | 44.8% |
| Tervola | 2,837 | −11.2% | 1.8 people/km² | 1,560 km² | 15.1% | 31.8% |
| Posio | 2,826 | −18.7% | 0.9 people/km² | 3,039 km² | 7.3% | 46.1% |
| Simo | 2,701 | −16.6% | 1.9 people/km² | 1,446 km² | 11.4% | 38.4% |
| Muonio | 2,323 | −1.5% | 1.2 people/km² | 1,904 km² | 13.7% | 28.3% |
| Enontekiö | 1,769 | −4.9% | 0.2 people/km² | 7,969 km² | 10.2% | 31.7% |
| Utsjoki | 1,112 | −11.0% | 0.2 people/km² | 5,148 km² | 11.0% | 33.2% |
| Savukoski | 974 | −8.2% | 0.2 people/km² | 6,440 km² | 10.2% | 37.6% |
| Pelkosenniemi | 932 | −2.7% | 0.5 people/km² | 1,836 km² | 9.9% | 39.4% |
Lapland compared with the national figures
Population-weighted averages for rates; totals for counts.
| Indicator | Lapland | Finland |
|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 | 13.5% | 14.3% |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 28.1% | 23.8% |
| Mean age of the population | 46.2 years | 44.1 years |
| Share of Swedish speakers | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Share of foreign nationals | 4.3% | 7.7% |
| Total dwellings | 109,438 no. | 3,258,449 no. |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants | 202.2 /1,000 inh. | 85.9 /1,000 inh. |
| Business establishments | 19,780 no. | 600,547 no. |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants | 112.3 /1,000 inh. | 106.4 /1,000 inh. |
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) | 74,760 no. | 2,423,433 no. |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force | 10.1% | 11.7% |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) | 75.5% | 73.7% |
| At-risk-of-poverty rate | 13.6% | 14.2% |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification | 29.3% | 34.2% |
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants | 191.7 /1,000 inh. | 38.9 /1,000 inh. |
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants | 535 /1,000 inh. | 480 /1,000 inh. |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) | 10,110 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) | 57.4 per 1,000 inh. | 59.4 per 1,000 inh. |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants | 4.0 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. |
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are there in Lapland?
Lapland has 21 municipalities. The most populous is Rovaniemi, with 66,191 residents.
What is the population of Lapland?
Lapland has 176,215 residents (2025), or 2 people per km².
Which municipality in Lapland is growing fastest?
Kittilä has the fastest growth in Lapland over 10 years: +8.7%.
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