Tohmajärvi: population and statistics
Tohmajärvi has a population of 3,869 (2025) across 837.8 km², or 4.6 people per km². It ranks 195 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −18.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,869 residents
- 837.8 km²
- 5 people/km²
- 158 m
Tohmajärvi in numbers
Key points
Among the 13 municipalities in North Karelia, Tohmajärvi ranks No. 11 by population.
Unemployed as a share of the labour force: 18.2% in Tohmajärvi, compared with an average of 15.9% in North Karelia and 11.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 19.0% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 896 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in North Karelia for “Elevation”.
- Number 1 in North Karelia for “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “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 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings built after 2000”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 117,336 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.0 times lower than the national average.
Population of Tohmajärvi over time
Tohmajärvi had 4,738 residents in 2015 and 3,869 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,307 |
| 2021 | 4,241 |
| 2022 | 4,160 |
| 2023 | 4,066 |
| 2024 | 3,976 |
| 2025 | 3,869 |
All indicators for Tohmajärvi
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 | Tohmajärvi | North Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 11.9% | 12.5% | 13.3% | ranked 206 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 38.3% | 29.7% | 31.2% | ranked 67 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 52.5 years | 46.9 | 48.5 | ranked 64 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% | ranked 154 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 3.4% | 5.2% | 3.4% | ranked 147 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tohmajärvi | North Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 2,608 no. | 100,662 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 181 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 8.7% | – | 8.2% | ranked 135 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 5.6% | – | 14.5% | ranked 285 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 66.8% | – | 64.5% | ranked 126 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 9.1% | – | 11.1% | ranked 173 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 22.9% | – | 16.9% | ranked 57 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 216.9 /1,000 inh. | 146.1 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 135 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Tohmajärvi | North Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 3.9% | – | 3.9% | ranked 151 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 45.4% | – | 39.8% | ranked 80 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 2.5% | – | 5.5% | ranked 273 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 8.0% | – | 17.1% | ranked 282 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 40.2% | – | 29.1% | ranked 68 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tohmajärvi | North Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 616 no. | 17,600 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 186 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 154.9 /1,000 inh. | 108.3 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 114 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 27,528 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 242 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 351 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 217 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 189 per 1,000 inh. | 6,685 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 199 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 48.8 per 1,000 inh. | 41.4 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 204 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.3 per 1,000 inh. | 2.0 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 186 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tohmajärvi | North Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 1,132 no. | 59,750 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 192 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 18.2% | 15.9% | 10.8% | ranked 10 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 68.7% | 68.0% | 75.4% | ranked 272 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Tohmajärvi | North Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 604 /1,000 inh. | 514 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 84 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Tohmajärvi | North Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 18.6% | 18.9% | 14.3% | ranked 28 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Tohmajärvi | North Karelia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 19.7% | 28.9% | 24.1% | ranked 259 of 302 |
Business sectors: Tohmajärvi
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work19.0% ×1.0
- Public administration and defence16.9% ×3.4
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15.6% ×6.4
- Education8.6% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade7.4% ×0.7
- Manufacturing6.7% ×0.5
- Construction6.2% ×0.9
- Transport and storage6.2% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Tohmajärvi
Where is Tohmajärvi?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tohmajärvi?
Tohmajärvi has 3,869 residents (2025), ranking 195 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Tohmajärvi?
Tohmajärvi covers 837.8 km², with a density of 5 people per km².
Is the population of Tohmajärvi growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Tohmajärvi went from 4,738 to 3,869, a change of −18.3%.
Where is Tohmajärvi?
Tohmajärvi is in North Karelia. Latitude 62.226, longitude 30.332.
Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies: what is the figure for Tohmajärvi?
In Tohmajärvi, “Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies” stands at 351 €/m² (2025), ranking 217 of 220 municipalities; the national median is 1,110 €/m².
Unemployed as a share of the labour force: what is the figure for Tohmajärvi?
In Tohmajärvi, “Unemployed as a share of the labour force” stands at 18.2% (2024), ranking 10 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 10.8%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Tohmajärvi?
In Tohmajärvi, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 896 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Tohmajärvi?
The nearest to Tohmajärvi are Kitee (17 km), Rääkkylä (38 km), Joensuu (51 km), Ilomantsi (58 km), Liperi (59 km).
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