Liminka: population and statistics
Liminka has a population of 10,116 (2025) across 637.4 km², or 15.9 people per km². It ranks 96 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 10,116 residents
- 637.4 km²
- 16 people/km²
- 8 m
Liminka in numbers
Key points
Among the 30 municipalities in North Ostrobothnia, Liminka ranks No. 8 by population.
Share of people aged under 15: 27.7% in Liminka, compared with an average of 16.6% in North Ostrobothnia and 14.3% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 30.6% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 47° generates about 902 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in North Ostrobothnia for “Share of people aged under 15”.
- Number 1 in North Ostrobothnia for “Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat”.
- “Share of people aged under 15”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings built after 2000”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of residential buildings heated with electricity”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 89,266 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Lumijoki, 11.3 km away.
Population of Liminka over time
Liminka had 9,937 residents in 2015 and 10,116 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 10,238 |
| 2021 | 10,218 |
| 2022 | 10,258 |
| 2023 | 10,256 |
| 2024 | 10,190 |
| 2025 | 10,116 |
All indicators for Liminka
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 | Liminka | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 27.7% | 16.6% | 13.3% | ranked 2 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 11.6% | 21.9% | 31.2% | ranked 302 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 34.5 years | 42.0 | 48.5 | ranked 301 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% | ranked 222 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 0.7% | 3.6% | 3.4% | ranked 297 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Liminka | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 3,742 no. | 228,549 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 146 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 2.9% | – | 8.2% | ranked 257 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 51.8% | – | 14.5% | ranked 4 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 78.0% | – | 64.5% | ranked 22 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 4.8% | – | 11.1% | ranked 227 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 7.1% | – | 16.9% | ranked 296 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.9 /1,000 inh. | 75.4 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 283 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Liminka | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 2.0% | – | 3.9% | ranked 205 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 59.1% | – | 39.8% | ranked 9 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 14.1% | – | 5.5% | ranked 24 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 13.2% | – | 17.1% | ranked 217 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 11.6% | – | 29.1% | ranked 258 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Liminka | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 908 no. | 40,555 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 138 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 89.1 /1,000 inh. | 96.8 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 278 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 30,305 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 86 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 1,599 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 53 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 496 per 1,000 inh. | 19,646 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 110 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 49.0 per 1,000 inh. | 47.0 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 199 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.9 per 1,000 inh. | 3.5 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 27 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Liminka | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 2,462 no. | 170,344 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 124 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 7.7% | 12.5% | 10.8% | ranked 247 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 82.5% | 72.6% | 75.4% | ranked 24 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Liminka | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 481 /1,000 inh. | 482 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 288 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Liminka | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 9.4% | 14.8% | 14.3% | ranked 257 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Liminka | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 34.5% | 32.1% | 24.1% | ranked 37 of 302 |
Business sectors: Liminka
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work30.6% ×1.6
- Education13.4% ×1.8
- Construction12.1% ×1.9
- Wholesale and retail trade9.0% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.4% ×2.6
- Administrative and support services4.9% ×0.7
- Manufacturing4.6% ×0.4
- Accommodation and food services3.2% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Liminka
Where is Liminka?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Liminka?
Liminka has 10,116 residents (2025), ranking 96 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Liminka?
Liminka covers 637.4 km², with a density of 16 people per km².
Is the population of Liminka growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Liminka went from 9,937 to 10,116, a change of +1.8%.
Where is Liminka?
Liminka is in North Ostrobothnia. Latitude 64.808, longitude 25.417.
Share of people aged under 15: what is the figure for Liminka?
In Liminka, “Share of people aged under 15” stands at 27.7% (2025), ranking 2 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 13.3%.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: what is the figure for Liminka?
In Liminka, “Share of dwellings built after 2000” stands at 51.8% (2025), ranking 4 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Liminka?
In Liminka, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 47° produces about 902 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Liminka?
The nearest to Liminka are Lumijoki (11 km), Tyrnävä (12 km), Kempele (12 km), Oulu (23 km), Muhos (27 km).
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