Alavieska: population and statistics
Alavieska has a population of 2,384 (2025) across 252.2 km², or 9.5 people per km². It ranks 238 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −11.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,384 residents
- 252.2 km²
- 10 people/km²
- 48 m
Alavieska in numbers
Key points
Among the 30 municipalities in North Ostrobothnia, Alavieska ranks No. 25 by population.
Share of people aged under 15: 17.8% in Alavieska, compared with an average of 16.6% in North Ostrobothnia and 14.3% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 20.9% 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 Ostrobothnia for “Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Share of people aged under 15”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 35,321 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ylivieska (15,274 residents), 15 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,436 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Alavieska over time
Alavieska had 2,687 residents in 2015 and 2,384 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,517 |
| 2021 | 2,491 |
| 2022 | 2,447 |
| 2023 | 2,437 |
| 2024 | 2,410 |
| 2025 | 2,384 |
All indicators for Alavieska
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 | Alavieska | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 17.8% | 16.6% | 13.3% | ranked 31 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 27.4% | 21.9% | 31.2% | ranked 210 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 44.9 years | 42.0 | 48.5 | ranked 233 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | ranked 154 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 1.9% | 3.6% | 3.4% | ranked 246 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Alavieska | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 1,303 no. | 228,549 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 254 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 3.8% | – | 8.2% | ranked 237 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 15.2% | – | 14.5% | ranked 140 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 71.4% | – | 64.5% | ranked 75 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 1.9% | – | 11.1% | ranked 266 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 17.1% | – | 16.9% | ranked 148 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.4 /1,000 inh. | 75.4 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 265 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Alavieska | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 1.6% | – | 3.9% | ranked 226 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 37.4% | – | 39.8% | ranked 194 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 7.4% | – | 5.5% | ranked 96 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 14.0% | – | 17.1% | ranked 200 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 39.7% | – | 29.1% | ranked 71 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Alavieska | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 338 no. | 40,555 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 260 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 140.2 /1,000 inh. | 96.8 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 155 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 27,295 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 260 of 302 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 98 per 1,000 inh. | 19,646 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 267 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 41.1 per 1,000 inh. | 47.0 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 267 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.9 per 1,000 inh. | 3.5 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 129 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Alavieska | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 714 no. | 170,344 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 240 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 9.2% | 12.5% | 10.8% | ranked 198 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 77.4% | 72.6% | 75.4% | ranked 109 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Alavieska | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 583 /1,000 inh. | 482 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 144 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Alavieska | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 17.0% | 14.8% | 14.3% | ranked 60 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Alavieska | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 19.0% | 32.1% | 24.1% | ranked 269 of 302 |
Business sectors: Alavieska
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing20.9% ×8.6
- Health and social work18.2% ×0.9
- Construction12.9% ×2.0
- Manufacturing9.4% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade8.0% ×0.8
- Transport and storage7.2% ×1.4
- Education6.7% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services5.6% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Alavieska
Where is Alavieska?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Alavieska?
Alavieska has 2,384 residents (2025), ranking 238 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Alavieska?
Alavieska covers 252.2 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Alavieska growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Alavieska went from 2,687 to 2,384, a change of −11.3%.
Where is Alavieska?
Alavieska is in North Ostrobothnia. Latitude 64.165, longitude 24.307.
Share of people aged under 15: what is the figure for Alavieska?
In Alavieska, “Share of people aged under 15” stands at 17.8% (2025), ranking 31 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 13.3%.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: what is the figure for Alavieska?
In Alavieska, “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats” stands at 1.9% (2025), ranking 266 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 11.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Alavieska?
In Alavieska, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 859 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Alavieska?
The nearest to Alavieska are Ylivieska (15 km), Merijärvi (16 km), Kalajoki (20 km), Oulainen (27 km), Sievi (30 km).
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