Pyhäjärvi: population and statistics
Pyhäjärvi has a population of 4,551 (2025) across 1,310.6 km², or 3.5 people per km². It ranks 177 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −17.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,551 residents
- 1,310.6 km²
- 4 people/km²
- 143 m
Pyhäjärvi in numbers
Key points
Among the 30 municipalities in North Ostrobothnia, Pyhäjärvi ranks No. 19 by population.
Employment rate (aged 20–64): 68.4% in Pyhäjärvi, compared with an average of 72.6% in North Ostrobothnia and 73.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 32.1% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 46° generates about 860 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of dwellings built before 1940”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 20–64)”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 183,552 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kiuruvesi (7,255 residents), 32 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,440 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Pyhäjärvi over time
Pyhäjärvi had 5,505 residents in 2015 and 4,551 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,033 |
| 2021 | 4,964 |
| 2022 | 4,835 |
| 2023 | 4,756 |
| 2024 | 4,702 |
| 2025 | 4,551 |
All indicators for Pyhäjärvi
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 | Pyhäjärvi | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 12.7% | 16.6% | 13.3% | ranked 171 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 39.3% | 21.9% | 31.2% | ranked 57 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 52.3 years | 42.0 | 48.5 | ranked 69 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | ranked 154 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 2.5% | 3.6% | 3.4% | ranked 202 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pyhäjärvi | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 3,103 no. | 228,549 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 161 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 2.3% | – | 8.2% | ranked 274 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 10.3% | – | 14.5% | ranked 223 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 61.0% | – | 64.5% | ranked 186 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 17.7% | – | 11.1% | ranked 110 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) | 223.2 /1,000 inh. | 75.4 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 130 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Pyhäjärvi | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 9.5% | – | 3.9% | ranked 64 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 34.0% | – | 39.8% | ranked 247 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 5.1% | – | 5.5% | ranked 164 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 12.6% | – | 17.1% | ranked 231 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 38.7% | – | 29.1% | ranked 74 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pyhäjärvi | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 707 no. | 40,555 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 168 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 150.4 /1,000 inh. | 96.8 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 126 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 27,314 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 257 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 678 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 188 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 228 per 1,000 inh. | 19,646 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 180 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 50.1 per 1,000 inh. | 47.0 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 190 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.2 per 1,000 inh. | 3.5 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 199 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pyhäjärvi | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 1,391 no. | 170,344 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 170 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 13.9% | 12.5% | 10.8% | ranked 45 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 68.4% | 72.6% | 75.4% | ranked 276 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Pyhäjärvi | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 45.3 /1,000 inh. | 49.4 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 61 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pyhäjärvi | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 547 /1,000 inh. | 482 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 222 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Pyhäjärvi | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 17.8% | 14.8% | 14.3% | ranked 45 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Pyhäjärvi | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 19.6% | 32.1% | 24.1% | ranked 261 of 302 |
Business sectors: Pyhäjärvi
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work32.1% ×1.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12.3% ×5.1
- Wholesale and retail trade8.2% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services6.4% ×0.9
- Education6.3% ×0.9
- Mining and quarrying5.7% ×21.6
- Construction4.5% ×0.7
- Public administration and defence4.1% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Pyhäjärvi
Where is Pyhäjärvi?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pyhäjärvi?
Pyhäjärvi has 4,551 residents (2025), ranking 177 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Pyhäjärvi?
Pyhäjärvi covers 1,310.6 km², with a density of 4 people per km².
Is the population of Pyhäjärvi growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Pyhäjärvi went from 5,505 to 4,551, a change of −17.3%.
Where is Pyhäjärvi?
Pyhäjärvi is in North Ostrobothnia. Latitude 63.682, longitude 25.978.
Share of dwellings built before 1940: what is the figure for Pyhäjärvi?
In Pyhäjärvi, “Share of dwellings built before 1940” stands at 2.3% (2025), ranking 274 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 8.2%.
Employment rate (aged 20–64): what is the figure for Pyhäjärvi?
In Pyhäjärvi, “Employment rate (aged 20–64)” stands at 68.4% (2024), ranking 276 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 75.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pyhäjärvi?
In Pyhäjärvi, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 46° produces about 860 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pyhäjärvi?
The nearest to Pyhäjärvi are Kiuruvesi (32 km), Haapajärvi (33 km), Kärsämäki (35 km), Pihtipudas (40 km), Pyhäntä (50 km).
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