Lumijoki: population and statistics
Lumijoki has a population of 2,018 (2025) across 214.1 km², or 9.4 people per km². It ranks 254 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,018 residents
- 214.1 km²
- 9 people/km²
- 8 m
Lumijoki in numbers
Key points
Among the 30 municipalities in North Ostrobothnia, Lumijoki ranks No. 27 by population.
Mean age of the population: 38.8 years in Lumijoki, compared with an average of 42.0 years in North Ostrobothnia and 44.1 years nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 21.8% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 48° generates about 929 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Mean age of the population”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders)”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 29,992 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Liminka (10,116 residents), 11 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,716 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Lumijoki over time
Lumijoki had 2,076 residents in 2015 and 2,018 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,036 |
| 2021 | 2,018 |
| 2022 | 1,988 |
| 2023 | 2,033 |
| 2024 | 2,008 |
| 2025 | 2,018 |
All indicators for Lumijoki
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 | Lumijoki | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 22.8% | 16.6% | 13.3% | ranked 6 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.9% | 21.9% | 31.2% | ranked 284 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 38.8 years | 42.0 | 48.5 | ranked 299 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | ranked 154 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 3.6% | 3.6% | 3.4% | ranked 136 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lumijoki | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 879 no. | 228,549 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 280 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 7.5% | – | 8.2% | ranked 159 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 30.8% | – | 14.5% | ranked 40 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 76.2% | – | 64.5% | ranked 33 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) | 12.1% | – | 16.9% | ranked 229 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 111.0 /1,000 inh. | 75.4 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 196 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lumijoki | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 0.7% | – | 3.9% | ranked 271 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 52.0% | – | 39.8% | ranked 30 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 7.1% | – | 5.5% | ranked 104 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 15.5% | – | 17.1% | ranked 179 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 24.8% | – | 29.1% | ranked 179 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lumijoki | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 226 no. | 40,555 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 283 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 112.5 /1,000 inh. | 96.8 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 225 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 27,336 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 255 of 302 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 78 per 1,000 inh. | 19,646 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 279 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 38.7 per 1,000 inh. | 47.0 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 284 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.5 per 1,000 inh. | 3.5 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 258 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lumijoki | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 446 no. | 170,344 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 274 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 8.7% | 12.5% | 10.8% | ranked 217 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 77.2% | 72.6% | 75.4% | ranked 118 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lumijoki | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 505 /1,000 inh. | 482 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 276 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Lumijoki | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 15.7% | 14.8% | 14.3% | ranked 112 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Lumijoki | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 22.3% | 32.1% | 24.1% | ranked 196 of 302 |
Business sectors: Lumijoki
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing21.8% ×9.0
- Health and social work18.2% ×0.9
- Construction15.5% ×2.4
- Transport and storage11.8% ×2.3
- Education8.2% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services5.9% ×0.8
- Public administration and defence3.9% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade3.0% ×0.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Lumijoki
Where is Lumijoki?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lumijoki?
Lumijoki has 2,018 residents (2025), ranking 254 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Lumijoki?
Lumijoki covers 214.1 km², with a density of 9 people per km².
Is the population of Lumijoki growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Lumijoki went from 2,076 to 2,018, a change of −2.8%.
Where is Lumijoki?
Lumijoki is in North Ostrobothnia. Latitude 64.838, longitude 25.188.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: what is the figure for Lumijoki?
In Lumijoki, “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats” stands at 0.0% (2025), ranking 297 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 11.1%.
Mean age of the population: what is the figure for Lumijoki?
In Lumijoki, “Mean age of the population” stands at 38.8 years (2025), ranking 299 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 48.5 years.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lumijoki?
In Lumijoki, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 48° produces about 929 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lumijoki?
The nearest to Lumijoki are Liminka (11 km), Kempele (17 km), Siikajoki (20 km), Tyrnävä (23 km), Oulu (24 km).
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