Outokumpu: population and statistics
Outokumpu has a population of 6,365 (2025) across 446.2 km², or 14.3 people per km². It ranks 143 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −10.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,365 residents
- 446.2 km²
- 14 people/km²
- 103 m
Outokumpu in numbers
Key points
Among the 13 municipalities in North Karelia, Outokumpu ranks No. 7 by population.
Unemployed as a share of the labour force: 19.1% in Outokumpu, compared with an average of 15.9% in North Karelia and 11.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Manufacturing, with 30.7% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 880 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Unemployed as a share of the labour force”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “At-risk-of-poverty rate”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 62,500 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Polvijärvi, 22.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Liperi (11,980 residents), 28 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,520 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Outokumpu over time
Outokumpu had 7,139 residents in 2015 and 6,365 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,552 |
| 2021 | 6,506 |
| 2022 | 6,457 |
| 2023 | 6,409 |
| 2024 | 6,444 |
| 2025 | 6,365 |
All indicators for Outokumpu
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 | Outokumpu | North Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 12.0% | 12.5% | 13.3% | ranked 201 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 35.7% | 29.7% | 31.2% | ranked 100 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 50.0 years | 46.9 | 48.5 | ranked 114 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | ranked 222 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 6.9% | 5.2% | 3.4% | ranked 40 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Outokumpu | North Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 4,066 no. | 100,662 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 135 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 6.8% | – | 8.2% | ranked 172 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 5.3% | – | 14.5% | ranked 289 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 51.1% | – | 64.5% | ranked 242 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 24.1% | – | 11.1% | ranked 82 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 15.2% | – | 16.9% | ranked 185 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 152.7 /1,000 inh. | 146.1 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 172 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Outokumpu | North Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 11.9% | – | 3.9% | ranked 45 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 41.8% | – | 39.8% | ranked 123 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 2.7% | – | 5.5% | ranked 262 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 9.8% | – | 17.1% | ranked 265 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 33.8% | – | 29.1% | ranked 105 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Outokumpu | North Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 606 no. | 17,600 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 189 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 94.0 /1,000 inh. | 108.3 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 266 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 25,966 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 296 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 345 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 219 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 237 per 1,000 inh. | 6,685 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 177 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 37.2 per 1,000 inh. | 41.4 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 290 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.1 per 1,000 inh. | 2.0 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 282 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Outokumpu | North Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 2,266 no. | 59,750 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 136 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 19.1% | 15.9% | 10.8% | ranked 4 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 64.7% | 68.0% | 75.4% | ranked 299 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Outokumpu | North Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 536 /1,000 inh. | 514 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 242 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Outokumpu | North Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 21.4% | 18.9% | 14.3% | ranked 3 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Outokumpu | North Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 19.6% | 28.9% | 24.1% | ranked 261 of 302 |
Business sectors: Outokumpu
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Manufacturing30.7% ×2.5
- Health and social work20.2% ×1.1
- Education6.7% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical6.0% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade5.7% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services5.4% ×0.7
- Construction4.9% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3.7% ×1.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Outokumpu
Where is Outokumpu?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Outokumpu?
Outokumpu has 6,365 residents (2025), ranking 143 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Outokumpu?
Outokumpu covers 446.2 km², with a density of 14 people per km².
Is the population of Outokumpu growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Outokumpu went from 7,139 to 6,365, a change of −10.8%.
Where is Outokumpu?
Outokumpu is in North Karelia. Latitude 62.725, longitude 29.018.
Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies: what is the figure for Outokumpu?
In Outokumpu, “Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies” stands at 345 €/m² (2025), ranking 219 of 220 municipalities; the national median is 1,110 €/m².
Unemployed as a share of the labour force: what is the figure for Outokumpu?
In Outokumpu, “Unemployed as a share of the labour force” stands at 19.1% (2024), ranking 4 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 10.8%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Outokumpu?
In Outokumpu, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 880 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Outokumpu?
The nearest to Outokumpu are Polvijärvi (23 km), Tuusniemi (28 km), Liperi (28 km), Heinävesi (39 km), Kaavi (39 km).
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