Pyhäjoki: population and statistics
Pyhäjoki has a population of 2,938 (2025) across 544.7 km², or 5.4 people per km². It ranks 213 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −8.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,938 residents
- 544.7 km²
- 5 people/km²
- 17 m
Pyhäjoki in numbers
Key points
Among the 30 municipalities in North Ostrobothnia, Pyhäjoki ranks No. 21 by population.
Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders): 36.1 per 1,000 inh. in Pyhäjoki, compared with an average of 47.0 per 1,000 inh. in North Ostrobothnia and 59.4 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Manufacturing, with 19.9% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 48° generates about 912 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders)”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 76,283 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Merijärvi, 20.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Raahe (23,413 residents), 27 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,648 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Pyhäjoki over time
Pyhäjoki had 3,211 residents in 2015 and 2,938 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,051 |
| 2021 | 3,048 |
| 2022 | 2,991 |
| 2023 | 2,980 |
| 2024 | 2,976 |
| 2025 | 2,938 |
All indicators for Pyhäjoki
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 | Pyhäjoki | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 15.6% | 16.6% | 13.3% | ranked 71 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 30.4% | 21.9% | 31.2% | ranked 168 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 47.3 years | 42.0 | 48.5 | ranked 182 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | ranked 154 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 2.9% | 3.6% | 3.4% | ranked 176 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pyhäjoki | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 1,744 no. | 228,549 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 223 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 9.1% | – | 8.2% | ranked 123 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 25.3% | – | 14.5% | ranked 66 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 75.3% | – | 64.5% | ranked 39 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 5.7% | – | 11.1% | ranked 211 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 21.7% | – | 16.9% | ranked 76 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 227.0 /1,000 inh. | 75.4 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 129 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Pyhäjoki | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 1.3% | – | 3.9% | ranked 241 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 41.4% | – | 39.8% | ranked 129 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) | 14.7% | – | 17.1% | ranked 189 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 35.3% | – | 29.1% | ranked 96 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pyhäjoki | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 388 no. | 40,555 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 244 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 130.4 /1,000 inh. | 96.8 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 181 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 30,227 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 93 of 302 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 106 per 1,000 inh. | 19,646 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 257 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 36.1 per 1,000 inh. | 47.0 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 293 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.4 per 1,000 inh. | 3.5 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 171 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pyhäjoki | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 668 no. | 170,344 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 243 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 11.8% | 12.5% | 10.8% | ranked 108 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 73.3% | 72.6% | 75.4% | ranked 202 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pyhäjoki | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 569 /1,000 inh. | 482 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 173 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Pyhäjoki | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 12.3% | 14.8% | 14.3% | ranked 203 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Pyhäjoki | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 22.4% | 32.1% | 24.1% | ranked 194 of 302 |
Business sectors: Pyhäjoki
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Manufacturing19.9% ×1.6
- Health and social work16.2% ×0.8
- Construction13.5% ×2.1
- Education10.3% ×1.4
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9.8% ×4.0
- Administrative and support services7.7% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade6.4% ×0.6
- Other service activities4.4% ×1.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Pyhäjoki
Where is Pyhäjoki?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pyhäjoki?
Pyhäjoki has 2,938 residents (2025), ranking 213 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Pyhäjoki?
Pyhäjoki covers 544.7 km², with a density of 5 people per km².
Is the population of Pyhäjoki growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Pyhäjoki went from 3,211 to 2,938, a change of −8.5%.
Where is Pyhäjoki?
Pyhäjoki is in North Ostrobothnia. Latitude 64.464, longitude 24.258.
Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders): what is the figure for Pyhäjoki?
In Pyhäjoki, “Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders)” stands at 36.1 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 293 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 53.9 per 1,000 inh..
Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses: what is the figure for Pyhäjoki?
In Pyhäjoki, “Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses” stands at 75.3% (2025), ranking 39 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 64.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pyhäjoki?
In Pyhäjoki, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 48° produces about 912 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pyhäjoki?
The nearest to Pyhäjoki are Merijärvi (21 km), Raahe (27 km), Kalajoki (27 km), Alavieska (33 km), Oulainen (35 km).
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