Sievi: population and statistics
Sievi has a population of 4,585 (2025) across 786.4 km², or 5.8 people per km². It ranks 174 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −10.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,585 residents
- 786.4 km²
- 6 people/km²
- 79 m
Sievi in numbers
Key points
Among the 30 municipalities in North Ostrobothnia, Sievi ranks No. 18 by population.
Share of people aged under 15: 20.7% in Sievi, compared with an average of 16.6% in North Ostrobothnia and 14.3% nationally.
Largest business sector: Manufacturing, with 46.2% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 847 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Median disposable cash income per consumption unit”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged under 15”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 110,139 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ylivieska (15,274 residents), 18 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,388 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Sievi over time
Sievi had 5,124 residents in 2015 and 4,585 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,834 |
| 2021 | 4,781 |
| 2022 | 4,735 |
| 2023 | 4,713 |
| 2024 | 4,603 |
| 2025 | 4,585 |
All indicators for Sievi
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 | Sievi | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 20.7% | 16.6% | 13.3% | ranked 12 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.7% | 21.9% | 31.2% | ranked 264 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 40.9 years | 42.0 | 48.5 | ranked 291 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | ranked 154 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 5.0% | 3.6% | 3.4% | ranked 82 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sievi | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 2,124 no. | 228,549 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 202 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 4.0% | – | 8.2% | ranked 230 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 22.8% | – | 14.5% | ranked 80 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 71.0% | – | 64.5% | ranked 79 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 3.1% | – | 11.1% | ranked 247 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 16.1% | – | 16.9% | ranked 167 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 62.8 /1,000 inh. | 75.4 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 227 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sievi | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 4.4% | – | 3.9% | ranked 130 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 41.6% | – | 39.8% | ranked 126 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 10.5% | – | 5.5% | ranked 49 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 18.7% | – | 17.1% | ranked 122 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 24.8% | – | 29.1% | ranked 179 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sievi | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 617 no. | 40,555 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 185 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 134.0 /1,000 inh. | 96.8 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 168 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 26,126 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 294 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 905 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 139 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 224 per 1,000 inh. | 19,646 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 184 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 48.9 per 1,000 inh. | 47.0 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 203 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.7 per 1,000 inh. | 3.5 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 14 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sievi | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 2,059 no. | 170,344 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 147 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 10.5% | 12.5% | 10.8% | ranked 161 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 76.5% | 72.6% | 75.4% | ranked 134 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sievi | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 516 /1,000 inh. | 482 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 271 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Sievi | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 16.7% | 14.8% | 14.3% | ranked 67 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Sievi | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 18.3% | 32.1% | 24.1% | ranked 276 of 302 |
Business sectors: Sievi
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Manufacturing46.2% ×3.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12.6% ×5.2
- Health and social work10.6% ×0.6
- Education6.1% ×0.8
- Construction6.0% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade5.1% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services3.6% ×0.5
- Transport and storage3.1% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Sievi
Where is Sievi?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sievi?
Sievi has 4,585 residents (2025), ranking 174 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Sievi?
Sievi covers 786.4 km², with a density of 6 people per km².
Is the population of Sievi growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Sievi went from 5,124 to 4,585, a change of −10.5%.
Where is Sievi?
Sievi is in North Ostrobothnia. Latitude 63.907, longitude 24.517.
Median disposable cash income per consumption unit: what is the figure for Sievi?
In Sievi, “Median disposable cash income per consumption unit” stands at 26,126 €/year (2024), ranking 294 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 29,044 €/year.
Share of people aged under 15: what is the figure for Sievi?
In Sievi, “Share of people aged under 15” stands at 20.7% (2025), ranking 12 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 13.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sievi?
In Sievi, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 847 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sievi?
The nearest to Sievi are Ylivieska (18 km), Toholampi (20 km), Nivala (23 km), Kannus (29 km), Alavieska (30 km).
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