Juuka: population and statistics
Juuka has a population of 4,059 (2025) across 1,501.6 km², or 2.7 people per km². It ranks 188 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −19.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,059 residents
- 1,501.6 km²
- 3 people/km²
- 116 m
Juuka in numbers
Key points
Among the 13 municipalities in North Karelia, Juuka ranks No. 9 by population.
Share of Swedish speakers: 0.0% in Juuka, compared with an average of 0.1% in North Karelia and 5.0% nationally.
Unemployed as a share of the labour force: 20.7% in Juuka, compared with an average of 15.9% in North Karelia and 11.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 23.0% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 859 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in North Karelia for “Unemployed as a share of the labour force”.
- “Share of Swedish speakers”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Unemployed as a share of the labour force”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 210,307 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Nurmes (8,760 residents), 34 km away.
Population of Juuka over time
Juuka had 5,034 residents in 2015 and 4,059 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,527 |
| 2021 | 4,444 |
| 2022 | 4,352 |
| 2023 | 4,259 |
| 2024 | 4,160 |
| 2025 | 4,059 |
All indicators for Juuka
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 | Juuka | North Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 7.6% | 12.5% | 13.3% | ranked 296 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 43.9% | 29.7% | 31.2% | ranked 17 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 55.8 years | 46.9 | 48.5 | ranked 18 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% | ranked 282 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 2.7% | 5.2% | 3.4% | ranked 187 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Juuka | North Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 2,986 no. | 100,662 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 162 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 7.4% | – | 8.2% | ranked 160 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 5.7% | – | 14.5% | ranked 284 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 64.9% | – | 64.5% | ranked 148 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 9.6% | – | 11.1% | ranked 166 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 22.8% | – | 16.9% | ranked 59 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 404.5 /1,000 inh. | 146.1 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 77 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Juuka | North Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 4.3% | – | 3.9% | ranked 137 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 41.7% | – | 39.8% | ranked 124 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 1.9% | – | 5.5% | ranked 287 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 5.2% | – | 17.1% | ranked 297 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 46.9% | – | 29.1% | ranked 22 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Juuka | North Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 678 no. | 17,600 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 175 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 163.0 /1,000 inh. | 108.3 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 92 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 26,043 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 295 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 365 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 216 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 158 per 1,000 inh. | 6,685 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 217 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 38.9 per 1,000 inh. | 41.4 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 280 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.7 per 1,000 inh. | 2.0 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 242 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Juuka | North Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 1,252 no. | 59,750 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 183 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 20.7% | 15.9% | 10.8% | ranked 2 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 65.1% | 68.0% | 75.4% | ranked 295 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Juuka | North Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 35.7 /1,000 inh. | 35.8 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 70 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Juuka | North Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 594 /1,000 inh. | 514 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 112 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Juuka | North Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 20.5% | 18.9% | 14.3% | ranked 8 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Juuka | North Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 18.0% | 28.9% | 24.1% | ranked 282 of 302 |
Business sectors: Juuka
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work23.0% ×1.2
- Manufacturing19.4% ×1.6
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10.4% ×4.3
- Wholesale and retail trade9.1% ×0.9
- Public administration and defence6.2% ×1.2
- Education5.4% ×0.7
- Transport and storage5.0% ×1.0
- Construction4.5% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Juuka
Where is Juuka?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Juuka?
Juuka has 4,059 residents (2025), ranking 188 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Juuka?
Juuka covers 1,501.6 km², with a density of 3 people per km².
Is the population of Juuka growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Juuka went from 5,034 to 4,059, a change of −19.4%.
Where is Juuka?
Juuka is in North Karelia. Latitude 63.242, longitude 29.253.
Share of Swedish speakers: what is the figure for Juuka?
In Juuka, “Share of Swedish speakers” stands at 0.0% (2025), ranking 282 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 0.3%.
Unemployed as a share of the labour force: what is the figure for Juuka?
In Juuka, “Unemployed as a share of the labour force” stands at 20.7% (2024), ranking 2 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 10.8%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Juuka?
In Juuka, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 859 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Juuka?
The nearest to Juuka are Nurmes (34 km), Lieksa (40 km), Polvijärvi (43 km), Kaavi (49 km), Rautavaara (55 km).
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