Muonio: population and statistics
Muonio has a population of 2,323 (2025) across 1,904.4 km², or 1.2 people per km². It ranks 240 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,323 residents
- 1,904.4 km²
- 1 people/km²
- 244 m
Muonio in numbers
Key points
Among the 21 municipalities in Lapland, Muonio ranks No. 17 by population.
Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders): 97.3 per 1,000 inh. in Muonio, compared with an average of 57.4 per 1,000 inh. in Lapland and 59.4 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 631.9 /1,000 inh. in Muonio, compared with an average of 191.7 /1,000 inh. in Lapland and 38.9 /1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 19.9% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 50° generates about 795 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings built before 1940”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 266,727 football pitches.
- Its population density is 15.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Enontekiö, 47.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kittilä (6,973 residents), 62 km away.
Population of Muonio over time
Muonio had 2,358 residents in 2015 and 2,323 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,297 |
| 2021 | 2,321 |
| 2022 | 2,281 |
| 2023 | 2,325 |
| 2024 | 2,313 |
| 2025 | 2,323 |
All indicators for Muonio
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 | Muonio | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 13.7% | 13.5% | 13.3% | ranked 131 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 28.3% | 28.1% | 31.2% | ranked 194 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 46.8 years | 46.2 | 48.5 | ranked 195 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | ranked 82 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 3.1% | 4.3% | 3.4% | ranked 165 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Muonio | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 1,343 no. | 109,438 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 248 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 1.5% | – | 8.2% | ranked 286 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 16.0% | – | 14.5% | ranked 129 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 72.1% | – | 64.5% | ranked 68 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 1.4% | – | 11.1% | ranked 279 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) | 524.8 /1,000 inh. | 202.2 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 50 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Muonio | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 1.0% | – | 3.9% | ranked 253 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 46.9% | – | 39.8% | ranked 58 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 5.3% | – | 5.5% | ranked 156 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 14.7% | – | 17.1% | ranked 189 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 32.2% | – | 29.1% | ranked 117 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Muonio | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 374 no. | 19,780 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 249 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 161.7 /1,000 inh. | 112.3 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 95 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 30,869 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 66 of 302 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 226 per 1,000 inh. | 10,110 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 181 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 97.3 per 1,000 inh. | 57.4 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 5 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.2 per 1,000 inh. | 4.0 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 22 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Muonio | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 1,035 no. | 74,760 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 199 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 6.5% | 10.1% | 10.8% | ranked 272 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 79.9% | 75.5% | 75.4% | ranked 62 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Muonio | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 631.9 /1,000 inh. | 191.7 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 6 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Muonio | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 585 /1,000 inh. | 535 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 138 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Muonio | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 12.3% | 13.6% | 14.3% | ranked 203 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Muonio | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 28.0% | 29.3% | 24.1% | ranked 85 of 302 |
Business sectors: Muonio
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work19.9% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services18.4% ×5.0
- Professional, scientific and technical12.4% ×2.0
- Education8.5% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services8.1% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade7.8% ×0.7
- Public administration and defence7.0% ×1.4
- Transport and storage4.5% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Muonio
Where is Muonio?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Muonio?
Muonio has 2,323 residents (2025), ranking 240 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Muonio?
Muonio covers 1,904.4 km², with a density of 1 people per km².
Is the population of Muonio growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Muonio went from 2,358 to 2,323, a change of −1.5%.
Where is Muonio?
Muonio is in Lapland. Latitude 67.959, longitude 23.677.
Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders): what is the figure for Muonio?
In Muonio, “Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders)” stands at 97.3 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 5 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 53.9 per 1,000 inh..
Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Muonio?
In Muonio, “Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 631.9 /1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 6 of 136 municipalities; the national median is 36.4 /1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Muonio?
In Muonio, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 50° produces about 795 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Muonio?
The nearest to Muonio are Enontekiö (47 km), Kittilä (62 km), Kolari (70 km), Pello (132 km), Sodankylä (137 km).
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