Savukoski: population and statistics
Savukoski has a population of 974 (2025) across 6,440.1 km², or 0.2 people per km². It ranks 294 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −8.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 974 residents
- 6,440.1 km²
- 0 people/km²
- 182 m
Savukoski in numbers
Key points
Among the 21 municipalities in Lapland, Savukoski ranks No. 20 by population.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 37.3% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 48° generates about 757 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Lapland for “Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat”.
- Number 1 in Lapland for “At-risk-of-poverty rate”.
- “Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings built after 2000”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “At-risk-of-poverty rate”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 901,976 football pitches.
- Its population density is 93.0 times lower than the national average.
Population of Savukoski over time
Savukoski had 1,061 residents in 2015 and 974 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,009 |
| 2021 | 1,009 |
| 2022 | 988 |
| 2023 | 978 |
| 2024 | 964 |
| 2025 | 974 |
All indicators for Savukoski
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 | Savukoski | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 10.2% | 13.5% | 13.3% | ranked 257 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 37.6% | 28.1% | 31.2% | ranked 75 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 52.8 years | 46.2 | 48.5 | ranked 58 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% | ranked 90 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 3.0% | 4.3% | 3.4% | ranked 173 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Savukoski | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 648 no. | 109,438 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 293 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 0.8% | – | 8.2% | ranked 294 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 4.3% | – | 14.5% | ranked 295 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 74.4% | – | 64.5% | ranked 48 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 1.9% | – | 11.1% | ranked 266 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 22.5% | – | 16.9% | ranked 64 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 628.3 /1,000 inh. | 202.2 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 36 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Savukoski | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 0.6% | – | 3.9% | ranked 278 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 25.9% | – | 39.8% | ranked 295 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 2.5% | – | 5.5% | ranked 273 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 16.7% | – | 17.1% | ranked 159 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 54.3% | – | 29.1% | ranked 4 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Savukoski | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 178 no. | 19,780 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 292 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 184.6 /1,000 inh. | 112.3 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 50 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 27,926 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 219 of 302 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 49 per 1,000 inh. | 10,110 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 295 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 50.3 per 1,000 inh. | 57.4 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 186 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.0 per 1,000 inh. | 4.0 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 286 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Savukoski | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 354 no. | 74,760 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 286 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 14.1% | 10.1% | 10.8% | ranked 42 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 72.5% | 75.5% | 75.4% | ranked 220 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Savukoski | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 167.4 /1,000 inh. | 191.7 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 21 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Savukoski | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 498 /1,000 inh. | 535 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 282 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Savukoski | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 20.7% | 13.6% | 14.3% | ranked 5 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Savukoski | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 22.9% | 29.3% | 24.1% | ranked 180 of 302 |
Business sectors: Savukoski
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing37.3% ×15.3
- Health and social work19.1% ×1.0
- Public administration and defence9.4% ×1.9
- Education7.4% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services7.1% ×1.0
- Construction4.3% ×0.7
- Wholesale and retail trade3.7% ×0.3
- Accommodation and food services2.8% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Savukoski
Where is Savukoski?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Savukoski?
Savukoski has 974 residents (2025), ranking 294 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Savukoski?
Savukoski covers 6,440.1 km², with a density of 0 people per km².
Is the population of Savukoski growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Savukoski went from 1,061 to 974, a change of −8.2%.
Where is Savukoski?
Savukoski is in Lapland. Latitude 67.292, longitude 28.164.
Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat: what is the figure for Savukoski?
In Savukoski, “Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat” stands at 54.3% (2025), ranking 4 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 29.1%.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: what is the figure for Savukoski?
In Savukoski, “Share of dwellings built after 2000” stands at 4.3% (2025), ranking 295 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Savukoski?
In Savukoski, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 48° produces about 757 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Savukoski?
The nearest to Savukoski are Pelkosenniemi (35 km), Salla (56 km), Sodankylä (69 km), Kemijärvi (72 km), Posio (131 km).
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