Hailuoto: population and statistics
Hailuoto has a population of 912 (2025) across 205.6 km², or 4.4 people per km². It ranks 298 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −8.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 912 residents
- 205.6 km²
- 4 people/km²
- 11 m
Hailuoto in numbers
Key points
Among the 30 municipalities in North Ostrobothnia, Hailuoto ranks No. 30 by population.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 24.3% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 48° generates about 1,001 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in North Ostrobothnia for “Share of people aged 65 and over”.
- Number 1 in North Ostrobothnia for “Mean age of the population”.
- “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 28,797 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.2 times lower than the national average.
Population of Hailuoto over time
Hailuoto had 993 residents in 2015 and 912 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 949 |
| 2021 | 950 |
| 2022 | 960 |
| 2023 | 948 |
| 2024 | 927 |
| 2025 | 912 |
All indicators for Hailuoto
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 | Hailuoto | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 10.3% | 16.6% | 13.3% | ranked 256 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 42.9% | 21.9% | 31.2% | ranked 26 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 55.5 years | 42.0 | 48.5 | ranked 19 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% | ranked 222 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 1.2% | 3.6% | 3.4% | ranked 284 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hailuoto | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 622 no. | 228,549 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 295 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 13.8% | – | 8.2% | ranked 53 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 31.6% | – | 14.5% | ranked 38 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 79.7% | – | 64.5% | ranked 13 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 0.0% | – | 11.1% | ranked 297 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 22.4% | – | 16.9% | ranked 65 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 667.8 /1,000 inh. | 75.4 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 31 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hailuoto | 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) | 55.9% | – | 39.8% | ranked 17 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 3.5% | – | 5.5% | ranked 219 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 2.0% | – | 17.1% | ranked 302 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 37.0% | – | 29.1% | ranked 86 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hailuoto | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 179 no. | 40,555 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 291 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 193.1 /1,000 inh. | 96.8 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 37 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 29,865 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 106 of 302 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 66 per 1,000 inh. | 19,646 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 285 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 72.4 per 1,000 inh. | 47.0 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 36 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.4 per 1,000 inh. | 3.5 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 38 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hailuoto | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 241 no. | 170,344 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 296 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 12.1% | 12.5% | 10.8% | ranked 98 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 76.2% | 72.6% | 75.4% | ranked 140 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hailuoto | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 578 /1,000 inh. | 482 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 157 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Hailuoto | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 12.8% | 14.8% | 14.3% | ranked 193 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Hailuoto | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 35.3% | 32.1% | 24.1% | ranked 32 of 302 |
Business sectors: Hailuoto
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing24.3% ×10.0
- Health and social work20.0% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services7.2% ×1.0
- Education6.4% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade6.0% ×0.6
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6.0% ×3.1
- Public administration and defence5.5% ×1.1
- Manufacturing4.7% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Hailuoto
Where is Hailuoto?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hailuoto?
Hailuoto has 912 residents (2025), ranking 298 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Hailuoto?
Hailuoto covers 205.6 km², with a density of 4 people per km².
Is the population of Hailuoto growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hailuoto went from 993 to 912, a change of −8.2%.
Where is Hailuoto?
Hailuoto is in North Ostrobothnia. Latitude 65.017, longitude 24.717.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: what is the figure for Hailuoto?
In Hailuoto, “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats” stands at 0.0% (2025), ranking 297 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 11.1%.
Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas: what is the figure for Hailuoto?
In Hailuoto, “Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas” stands at 2.0% (2025), ranking 302 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 17.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hailuoto?
In Hailuoto, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 48° produces about 1,001 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hailuoto?
The nearest to Hailuoto are Siikajoki (23 km), Lumijoki (30 km), Oulu (35 km), Raahe (39 km), Kempele (39 km).
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