Reisjärvi: population and statistics
Reisjärvi has a population of 2,476 (2025) across 474.3 km², or 5.2 people per km². It ranks 233 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −14.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,476 residents
- 474.3 km²
- 5 people/km²
- 119 m
Reisjärvi in numbers
Key points
Among the 30 municipalities in North Ostrobothnia, Reisjärvi ranks No. 23 by population.
Share of Swedish speakers: 0.0% in Reisjärvi, compared with an average of 0.2% in North Ostrobothnia and 5.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 26.4% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 842 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of Swedish speakers”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders)”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 66,431 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Lestijärvi, 15.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Haapajärvi (6,441 residents), 25 km away.
Population of Reisjärvi over time
Reisjärvi had 2,894 residents in 2015 and 2,476 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,710 |
| 2021 | 2,690 |
| 2022 | 2,636 |
| 2023 | 2,598 |
| 2024 | 2,556 |
| 2025 | 2,476 |
All indicators for Reisjärvi
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 | Reisjärvi | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 17.7% | 16.6% | 13.3% | ranked 32 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) | 46.4 years | 42.0 | 48.5 | ranked 203 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% | ranked 282 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 0.8% | 3.6% | 3.4% | ranked 296 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Reisjärvi | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 1,343 no. | 228,549 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 248 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 3.3% | – | 8.2% | ranked 245 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 14.0% | – | 14.5% | ranked 159 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 68.5% | – | 64.5% | ranked 107 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 0.5% | – | 11.1% | ranked 293 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 19.3% | – | 16.9% | ranked 114 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 159.5 /1,000 inh. | 75.4 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 168 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Reisjärvi | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 5.9% | – | 3.9% | ranked 105 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 33.5% | – | 39.8% | ranked 256 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 11.8% | – | 5.5% | ranked 34 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 16.2% | – | 17.1% | ranked 168 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 32.6% | – | 29.1% | ranked 111 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Reisjärvi | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 407 no. | 40,555 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 241 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 159.2 /1,000 inh. | 96.8 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 104 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 28,002 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 214 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 894 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 141 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 100 per 1,000 inh. | 19,646 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 264 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 40.4 per 1,000 inh. | 47.0 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 272 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.6 per 1,000 inh. | 3.5 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 71 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Reisjärvi | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 863 no. | 170,344 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 217 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 7.9% | 12.5% | 10.8% | ranked 240 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 77.2% | 72.6% | 75.4% | ranked 118 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Reisjärvi | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 554 /1,000 inh. | 482 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 209 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Reisjärvi | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 15.9% | 14.8% | 14.3% | ranked 102 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Reisjärvi | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 20.4% | 32.1% | 24.1% | ranked 244 of 302 |
Business sectors: Reisjärvi
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing26.4% ×10.8
- Health and social work20.2% ×1.1
- Manufacturing11.9% ×1.0
- Education10.4% ×1.4
- Construction8.8% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade5.4% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services4.0% ×0.5
- Professional, scientific and technical2.9% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Reisjärvi
Where is Reisjärvi?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Reisjärvi?
Reisjärvi has 2,476 residents (2025), ranking 233 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Reisjärvi?
Reisjärvi covers 474.3 km², with a density of 5 people per km².
Is the population of Reisjärvi growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Reisjärvi went from 2,894 to 2,476, a change of −14.4%.
Where is Reisjärvi?
Reisjärvi is in North Ostrobothnia. Latitude 63.606, longitude 24.932.
Share of Swedish speakers: what is the figure for Reisjärvi?
In Reisjärvi, “Share of Swedish speakers” stands at 0.0% (2025), ranking 282 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 0.3%.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: what is the figure for Reisjärvi?
In Reisjärvi, “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats” stands at 0.5% (2025), ranking 293 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 11.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Reisjärvi?
In Reisjärvi, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 842 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Reisjärvi?
The nearest to Reisjärvi are Lestijärvi (16 km), Haapajärvi (25 km), Kinnula (27 km), Nivala (36 km), Toholampi (38 km).
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