Utsjoki: population and statistics
Utsjoki has a population of 1,112 (2025) across 5,148.4 km², or 0.2 people per km². It ranks 289 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −11.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,112 residents
- 5,148.4 km²
- 0 people/km²
- 80 m
Utsjoki in numbers
Key points
Among the 21 municipalities in Lapland, Utsjoki ranks No. 19 by population.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 22.4% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 49° generates about 741 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of dwellings not permanently occupied”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of residential buildings heated with district heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders)”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 721,063 football pitches.
- Its population density is 93.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Inari (7,244 residents), 111 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 2,964 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Utsjoki over time
Utsjoki had 1,250 residents in 2015 and 1,112 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,219 |
| 2021 | 1,176 |
| 2022 | 1,180 |
| 2023 | 1,139 |
| 2024 | 1,137 |
| 2025 | 1,112 |
All indicators for Utsjoki
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 | Utsjoki | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 11.0% | 13.5% | 13.3% | ranked 232 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 33.2% | 28.1% | 31.2% | ranked 125 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 50.0 years | 46.2 | 48.5 | ranked 114 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | ranked 82 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 4.0% | 4.3% | 3.4% | ranked 119 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Utsjoki | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 796 no. | 109,438 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 287 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 2.8% | – | 8.2% | ranked 259 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 17.2% | – | 14.5% | ranked 118 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 64.7% | – | 64.5% | ranked 150 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 1.0% | – | 11.1% | ranked 285 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 31.0% | – | 16.9% | ranked 3 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 871.4 /1,000 inh. | 202.2 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 16 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Utsjoki | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 0.2% | – | 3.9% | ranked 298 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 58.9% | – | 39.8% | ranked 10 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 3.6% | – | 5.5% | ranked 215 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 16.2% | – | 17.1% | ranked 168 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 21.2% | – | 29.1% | ranked 199 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Utsjoki | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 172 no. | 19,780 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 294 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 151.3 /1,000 inh. | 112.3 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 123 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 30,387 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 84 of 302 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 101 per 1,000 inh. | 10,110 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 261 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 90.8 per 1,000 inh. | 57.4 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 10 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.4 per 1,000 inh. | 4.0 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 20 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Utsjoki | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 460 no. | 74,760 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 270 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 7.4% | 10.1% | 10.8% | ranked 258 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 77.7% | 75.5% | 75.4% | ranked 100 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Utsjoki | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 477.5 /1,000 inh. | 191.7 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 9 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Utsjoki | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 533 /1,000 inh. | 535 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 244 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Utsjoki | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 13.4% | 13.6% | 14.3% | ranked 180 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Utsjoki | 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: Utsjoki
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work22.4% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade13.3% ×1.2
- Education13.3% ×1.8
- Public administration and defence13.0% ×2.6
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9.4% ×3.9
- Accommodation and food services7.5% ×2.0
- Administrative and support services5.8% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical3.6% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Utsjoki
Where is Utsjoki?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Utsjoki?
Utsjoki has 1,112 residents (2025), ranking 289 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Utsjoki?
Utsjoki covers 5,148.4 km², with a density of 0 people per km².
Is the population of Utsjoki growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Utsjoki went from 1,250 to 1,112, a change of −11.0%.
Where is Utsjoki?
Utsjoki is in Lapland. Latitude 69.908, longitude 27.027.
Share of dwellings not permanently occupied: what is the figure for Utsjoki?
In Utsjoki, “Share of dwellings not permanently occupied” stands at 31.0% (2025), ranking 3 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 16.9%.
Share of residential buildings heated with district heating: what is the figure for Utsjoki?
In Utsjoki, “Share of residential buildings heated with district heating” stands at 0.2% (2025), ranking 298 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 3.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Utsjoki?
In Utsjoki, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 49° produces about 741 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Utsjoki?
The nearest to Utsjoki are Inari (111 km), Enontekiö (216 km), Muonio (255 km), Kittilä (265 km), Sodankylä (278 km).
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