Ylitornio: population and statistics
Ylitornio has a population of 3,673 (2025) across 2,030.7 km², or 1.8 people per km². It ranks 197 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −14.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,673 residents
- 2,030.7 km²
- 2 people/km²
- 135 m
Ylitornio in numbers
Key points
Among the 21 municipalities in Lapland, Ylitornio ranks No. 10 by population.
Share of people aged under 15: 9.4% in Ylitornio, compared with an average of 13.5% in Lapland and 14.3% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 28.5% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 48° generates about 861 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged under 15”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings built after 2000”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 284,413 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Pello, 51.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Tornio (20,823 residents), 57 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,444 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Ylitornio over time
Ylitornio had 4,291 residents in 2015 and 3,673 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,890 |
| 2021 | 3,830 |
| 2022 | 3,788 |
| 2023 | 3,765 |
| 2024 | 3,721 |
| 2025 | 3,673 |
All indicators for Ylitornio
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 | Ylitornio | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 9.4% | 13.5% | 13.3% | ranked 275 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 41.3% | 28.1% | 31.2% | ranked 38 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 54.1 years | 46.2 | 48.5 | ranked 38 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | ranked 76 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 3.6% | 4.3% | 3.4% | ranked 136 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ylitornio | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 2,545 no. | 109,438 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 184 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 4.4% | – | 8.2% | ranked 224 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 6.7% | – | 14.5% | ranked 274 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 73.2% | – | 64.5% | ranked 60 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 4.9% | – | 11.1% | ranked 222 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 25.3% | – | 16.9% | ranked 34 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 412.7 /1,000 inh. | 202.2 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 74 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ylitornio | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 3.2% | – | 3.9% | ranked 166 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) | 5.2% | – | 5.5% | ranked 160 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 18.5% | – | 17.1% | ranked 129 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 26.1% | – | 29.1% | ranked 174 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ylitornio | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 549 no. | 19,780 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 202 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 147.5 /1,000 inh. | 112.3 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 132 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 28,934 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 160 of 302 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 220 per 1,000 inh. | 10,110 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 186 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 59.9 per 1,000 inh. | 57.4 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 105 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.0 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 96 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ylitornio | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 1,132 no. | 74,760 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 192 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 12.9% | 10.1% | 10.8% | ranked 68 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 71.6% | 75.5% | 75.4% | ranked 242 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ylitornio | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 133.7 /1,000 inh. | 191.7 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 26 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ylitornio | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 586 /1,000 inh. | 535 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 132 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Ylitornio | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 15.1% | 13.6% | 14.3% | ranked 129 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Ylitornio | Lapland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 21.0% | 29.3% | 24.1% | ranked 232 of 302 |
Business sectors: Ylitornio
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work28.5% ×1.5
- Construction12.9% ×2.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10.8% ×4.4
- Wholesale and retail trade7.3% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services6.9% ×0.9
- Public administration and defence5.6% ×1.1
- Manufacturing5.0% ×0.4
- Transport and storage5.0% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Ylitornio
Where is Ylitornio?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ylitornio?
Ylitornio has 3,673 residents (2025), ranking 197 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Ylitornio?
Ylitornio covers 2,030.7 km², with a density of 2 people per km².
Is the population of Ylitornio growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ylitornio went from 4,291 to 3,673, a change of −14.4%.
Where is Ylitornio?
Ylitornio is in Lapland. Latitude 66.323, longitude 23.673.
Share of people aged under 15: what is the figure for Ylitornio?
In Ylitornio, “Share of people aged under 15” stands at 9.4% (2025), ranking 275 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 13.3%.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: what is the figure for Ylitornio?
In Ylitornio, “Share of dwellings built after 2000” stands at 6.7% (2025), ranking 274 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ylitornio?
In Ylitornio, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 48° produces about 861 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ylitornio?
The nearest to Ylitornio are Pello (52 km), Tornio (57 km), Tervola (57 km), Keminmaa (70 km), Kemi (77 km).
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