Keminmaa: population and statistics
Keminmaa has a population of 7,576 (2025) across 627.3 km², or 12.1 people per km². It ranks 122 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −9.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 7,576 residents
- 627.3 km²
- 12 people/km²
- 13 m
Keminmaa in numbers
Key points
Among the 21 municipalities in Lapland, Keminmaa ranks No. 5 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 1.1% in Keminmaa, compared with an average of 4.3% in Lapland and 7.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 17.6% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 48° generates about 919 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Lapland for “Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of residential buildings heated with electricity”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “At-risk-of-poverty rate”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 87,854 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kemi (19,339 residents), 7.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,676 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Keminmaa over time
Keminmaa had 8,388 residents in 2015 and 7,576 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,984 |
| 2021 | 7,904 |
| 2022 | 7,771 |
| 2023 | 7,691 |
| 2024 | 7,604 |
| 2025 | 7,576 |
All indicators for Keminmaa
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 | Keminmaa | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 15.1% | 13.5% | 13.3% | ranked 89 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 29.0% | 28.1% | 31.2% | ranked 183 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 46.7 years | 46.2 | 48.5 | ranked 197 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% | ranked 154 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 1.1% | 4.3% | 3.4% | ranked 291 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Keminmaa | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 4,235 no. | 109,438 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 130 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 2.4% | – | 8.2% | ranked 271 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 14.6% | – | 14.5% | ranked 148 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 65.0% | – | 64.5% | ranked 146 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 14.3% | – | 11.1% | ranked 126 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 14.1% | – | 16.9% | ranked 200 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 64.9 /1,000 inh. | 202.2 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 222 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Keminmaa | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 4.0% | – | 3.9% | ranked 148 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 55.7% | – | 39.8% | ranked 19 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 6.0% | – | 5.5% | ranked 132 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 22.2% | – | 17.1% | ranked 72 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 11.8% | – | 29.1% | ranked 257 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Keminmaa | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 763 no. | 19,780 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 159 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 100.3 /1,000 inh. | 112.3 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 249 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 32,335 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 42 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 739 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 178 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 390 per 1,000 inh. | 10,110 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 133 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 51.5 per 1,000 inh. | 57.4 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 173 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.0 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 96 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Keminmaa | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 2,856 no. | 74,760 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 110 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 8.6% | 10.1% | 10.8% | ranked 221 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 78.8% | 75.5% | 75.4% | ranked 79 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Keminmaa | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 605 /1,000 inh. | 535 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 82 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Keminmaa | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 7.8% | 13.6% | 14.3% | ranked 284 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Keminmaa | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 31.5% | 29.3% | 24.1% | ranked 56 of 302 |
Business sectors: Keminmaa
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work17.6% ×0.9
- Mining and quarrying15.6% ×59.3
- Manufacturing12.1% ×1.0
- Transport and storage12.1% ×2.3
- Wholesale and retail trade11.1% ×1.0
- Construction8.9% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services5.2% ×0.7
- Education4.5% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Keminmaa
Where is Keminmaa?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Keminmaa?
Keminmaa has 7,576 residents (2025), ranking 122 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Keminmaa?
Keminmaa covers 627.3 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Keminmaa growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Keminmaa went from 8,388 to 7,576, a change of −9.7%.
Where is Keminmaa?
Keminmaa is in Lapland. Latitude 65.799, longitude 24.543.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Keminmaa?
In Keminmaa, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 1.1% (2025), ranking 291 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 3.4%.
Share of residential buildings heated with electricity: what is the figure for Keminmaa?
In Keminmaa, “Share of residential buildings heated with electricity” stands at 55.7% (2025), ranking 19 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 39.8%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Keminmaa?
In Keminmaa, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 48° produces about 919 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Keminmaa?
The nearest to Keminmaa are Kemi (7.3 km), Tornio (19 km), Simo (28 km), Tervola (34 km), Ii (66 km).
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