Pelkosenniemi: population and statistics
Pelkosenniemi has a population of 932 (2025) across 1,836.4 km², or 0.5 people per km². It ranks 297 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 932 residents
- 1,836.4 km²
- 0 people/km²
- 161 m
Pelkosenniemi in numbers
Key points
Among the 21 municipalities in Lapland, Pelkosenniemi ranks No. 21 by population.
Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,715 /1,000 inh. in Pelkosenniemi, compared with an average of 191.7 /1,000 inh. in Lapland and 38.9 /1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 22.7% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 48° generates about 765 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Lapland for “Share of dwellings not permanently occupied”.
- Number 1 in Lapland for “Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Share of dwellings not permanently occupied”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders)”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 257,200 football pitches.
- Its population density is 37.2 times lower than the national average.
Population of Pelkosenniemi over time
Pelkosenniemi had 958 residents in 2015 and 932 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 931 |
| 2021 | 924 |
| 2022 | 947 |
| 2023 | 912 |
| 2024 | 910 |
| 2025 | 932 |
All indicators for Pelkosenniemi
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 | Pelkosenniemi | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 9.9% | 13.5% | 13.3% | ranked 267 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 39.4% | 28.1% | 31.2% | ranked 55 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 53.3 years | 46.2 | 48.5 | ranked 51 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | ranked 131 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 2.0% | 4.3% | 3.4% | ranked 236 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pelkosenniemi | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 697 no. | 109,438 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 291 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 4.6% | – | 8.2% | ranked 220 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 16.8% | – | 14.5% | ranked 120 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 66.0% | – | 64.5% | ranked 136 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 2.3% | – | 11.1% | ranked 260 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 34.1% | – | 16.9% | ranked 1 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 878.8 /1,000 inh. | 202.2 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 15 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Pelkosenniemi | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 4.2% | – | 3.9% | ranked 141 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 41.5% | – | 39.8% | ranked 128 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 4.2% | – | 5.5% | ranked 197 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 9.7% | – | 17.1% | ranked 267 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 40.4% | – | 29.1% | ranked 66 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pelkosenniemi | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 193 no. | 19,780 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 289 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 212.1 /1,000 inh. | 112.3 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 16 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 30,639 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 78 of 302 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 82 per 1,000 inh. | 10,110 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 278 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 88.0 per 1,000 inh. | 57.4 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 12 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.1 per 1,000 inh. | 4.0 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 282 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pelkosenniemi | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 415 no. | 74,760 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 277 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 6.6% | 10.1% | 10.8% | ranked 271 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 77.3% | 75.5% | 75.4% | ranked 112 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Pelkosenniemi | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,715 /1,000 inh. | 191.7 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 1 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pelkosenniemi | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 572 /1,000 inh. | 535 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 166 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Pelkosenniemi | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 10.7% | 13.6% | 14.3% | ranked 237 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Pelkosenniemi | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 24.9% | 29.3% | 24.1% | ranked 135 of 302 |
Business sectors: Pelkosenniemi
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services22.7% ×6.1
- Health and social work17.6% ×0.9
- Arts, entertainment and recreation15.2% ×7.9
- Administrative and support services8.9% ×1.2
- Construction8.4% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade6.5% ×0.6
- Education4.3% ×0.6
- Public administration and defence4.1% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Pelkosenniemi
Where is Pelkosenniemi?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pelkosenniemi?
Pelkosenniemi has 932 residents (2025), ranking 297 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Pelkosenniemi?
Pelkosenniemi covers 1,836.4 km², with a density of 0 people per km².
Is the population of Pelkosenniemi growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Pelkosenniemi went from 958 to 932, a change of −2.7%.
Where is Pelkosenniemi?
Pelkosenniemi is in Lapland. Latitude 67.109, longitude 27.513.
Share of dwellings not permanently occupied: what is the figure for Pelkosenniemi?
In Pelkosenniemi, “Share of dwellings not permanently occupied” stands at 34.1% (2025), ranking 1 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 16.9%.
Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pelkosenniemi?
In Pelkosenniemi, “Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,715 /1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 1 of 136 municipalities; the national median is 36.4 /1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pelkosenniemi?
In Pelkosenniemi, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 48° produces about 765 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pelkosenniemi?
The nearest to Pelkosenniemi are Savukoski (35 km), Kemijärvi (44 km), Sodankylä (52 km), Salla (59 km), Rovaniemi (103 km).
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