Haapajärvi: population and statistics
Haapajärvi has a population of 6,441 (2025) across 766.5 km², or 8.4 people per km². It ranks 141 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −13.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,441 residents
- 766.5 km²
- 8 people/km²
- 98 m
Haapajärvi in numbers
Key points
Among the 30 municipalities in North Ostrobothnia, Haapajärvi ranks No. 14 by population.
Share of Swedish speakers: 0.0% in Haapajärvi, compared with an average of 0.2% in North Ostrobothnia and 5.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 19.6% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 831 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of Swedish speakers”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 107,347 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Reisjärvi, 24.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Nivala (10,300 residents), 26 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,324 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Haapajärvi over time
Haapajärvi had 7,438 residents in 2015 and 6,441 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,896 |
| 2021 | 6,802 |
| 2022 | 6,687 |
| 2023 | 6,558 |
| 2024 | 6,492 |
| 2025 | 6,441 |
All indicators for Haapajärvi
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 | Haapajärvi | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 16.3% | 16.6% | 13.3% | ranked 57 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 29.2% | 21.9% | 31.2% | ranked 182 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 46.0 years | 42.0 | 48.5 | ranked 212 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% | ranked 282 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 1.5% | 3.6% | 3.4% | ranked 268 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Haapajärvi | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 3,583 no. | 228,549 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 150 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 3.7% | – | 8.2% | ranked 240 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 12.7% | – | 14.5% | ranked 177 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 64.3% | – | 64.5% | ranked 153 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 15.2% | – | 11.1% | ranked 122 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 14.4% | – | 16.9% | ranked 195 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.8 /1,000 inh. | 75.4 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 266 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Haapajärvi | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 15.2% | – | 3.9% | ranked 32 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 33.8% | – | 39.8% | ranked 250 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 8.8% | – | 5.5% | ranked 69 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 11.7% | – | 17.1% | ranked 241 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 30.5% | – | 29.1% | ranked 137 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Haapajärvi | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 830 no. | 40,555 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 153 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 127.8 /1,000 inh. | 96.8 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 187 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 27,296 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 259 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 917 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 137 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 346 per 1,000 inh. | 19,646 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 144 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 53.7 per 1,000 inh. | 47.0 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 152 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.5 per 1,000 inh. | 3.5 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 166 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Haapajärvi | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 2,528 no. | 170,344 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 122 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 12.3% | 12.5% | 10.8% | ranked 89 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 72.8% | 72.6% | 75.4% | ranked 215 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Haapajärvi | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 542 /1,000 inh. | 482 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 231 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Haapajärvi | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 15.8% | 14.8% | 14.3% | ranked 108 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Haapajärvi | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 21.4% | 32.1% | 24.1% | ranked 220 of 302 |
Business sectors: Haapajärvi
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work19.6% ×1.0
- Manufacturing16.3% ×1.3
- Public administration and defence10.2% ×2.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9.8% ×4.0
- Wholesale and retail trade9.6% ×0.9
- Construction8.1% ×1.2
- Education6.3% ×0.8
- Transport and storage4.5% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Haapajärvi
Where is Haapajärvi?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Haapajärvi?
Haapajärvi has 6,441 residents (2025), ranking 141 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Haapajärvi?
Haapajärvi covers 766.5 km², with a density of 8 people per km².
Is the population of Haapajärvi growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Haapajärvi went from 7,438 to 6,441, a change of −13.4%.
Where is Haapajärvi?
Haapajärvi is in North Ostrobothnia. Latitude 63.749, longitude 25.318.
Share of Swedish speakers: what is the figure for Haapajärvi?
In Haapajärvi, “Share of Swedish speakers” stands at 0.0% (2025), ranking 282 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 0.3%.
Share of residential buildings heated with district heating: what is the figure for Haapajärvi?
In Haapajärvi, “Share of residential buildings heated with district heating” stands at 15.2% (2025), ranking 32 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 3.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Haapajärvi?
In Haapajärvi, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 831 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Haapajärvi?
The nearest to Haapajärvi are Reisjärvi (25 km), Nivala (26 km), Pyhäjärvi (33 km), Kärsämäki (34 km), Lestijärvi (41 km).
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