Tornio: population and statistics
Tornio has a population of 20,823 (2025) across 1,188.8 km², or 17.5 people per km². It ranks 50 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 20,823 residents
- 1,188.8 km²
- 18 people/km²
- 6 m
Tornio in numbers
Key points
Among the 21 municipalities in Lapland, Tornio ranks No. 2 by population.
Largest business sector: Manufacturing, with 29.6% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 48° generates about 966 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of dwellings built before 1940”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 166,492 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Keminmaa, 19.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rovaniemi (66,191 residents), 102 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,864 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Tornio over time
Tornio had 22,199 residents in 2015 and 20,823 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 21,467 |
| 2021 | 21,333 |
| 2022 | 21,227 |
| 2023 | 21,018 |
| 2024 | 20,959 |
| 2025 | 20,823 |
All indicators for Tornio
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 | Tornio | 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) | 26.9% | 28.1% | 31.2% | ranked 218 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 45.1 years | 46.2 | 48.5 | ranked 228 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% | ranked 90 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 4.0% | 4.3% | 3.4% | ranked 119 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tornio | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 11,930 no. | 109,438 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 48 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 2.2% | – | 8.2% | ranked 275 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 19.5% | – | 14.5% | ranked 100 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 52.3% | – | 64.5% | ranked 234 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 32.6% | – | 11.1% | ranked 58 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 14.6% | – | 16.9% | ranked 194 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 61.6 /1,000 inh. | 202.2 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 230 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Tornio | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 6.3% | – | 3.9% | ranked 95 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 50.1% | – | 39.8% | ranked 35 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 8.1% | – | 5.5% | ranked 86 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 21.8% | – | 17.1% | ranked 75 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 13.4% | – | 29.1% | ranked 249 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tornio | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 2,202 no. | 19,780 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 54 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 105.1 /1,000 inh. | 112.3 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 237 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 30,939 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 64 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 1,447 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 66 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 1,173 per 1,000 inh. | 10,110 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 49 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 56.3 per 1,000 inh. | 57.4 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 133 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.1 per 1,000 inh. | 4.0 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 115 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tornio | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 8,952 no. | 74,760 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 43 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 9.5% | 10.1% | 10.8% | ranked 188 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 76.5% | 75.5% | 75.4% | ranked 134 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Tornio | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.6 /1,000 inh. | 191.7 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 112 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Tornio | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 531 /1,000 inh. | 535 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 249 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Tornio | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 12.5% | 13.6% | 14.3% | ranked 197 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Tornio | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 27.5% | 29.3% | 24.1% | ranked 89 of 302 |
Business sectors: Tornio
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Manufacturing29.6% ×2.4
- Health and social work14.3% ×0.7
- Wholesale and retail trade9.0% ×0.8
- Construction8.4% ×1.3
- Education8.3% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services5.6% ×0.8
- Transport and storage3.7% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services3.6% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Tornio
Where is Tornio?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tornio?
Tornio has 20,823 residents (2025), ranking 50 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Tornio?
Tornio covers 1,188.8 km², with a density of 18 people per km².
Is the population of Tornio growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Tornio went from 22,199 to 20,823, a change of −6.2%.
Where is Tornio?
Tornio is in Lapland. Latitude 65.850, longitude 24.144.
Share of dwellings built before 1940: what is the figure for Tornio?
In Tornio, “Share of dwellings built before 1940” stands at 2.2% (2025), ranking 275 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 8.2%.
Share of residential buildings heated with electricity: what is the figure for Tornio?
In Tornio, “Share of residential buildings heated with electricity” stands at 50.1% (2025), ranking 35 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 39.8%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Tornio?
In Tornio, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 48° produces about 966 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Tornio?
The nearest to Tornio are Keminmaa (19 km), Kemi (23 km), Tervola (40 km), Simo (47 km), Ylitornio (57 km).
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