Siikajoki: population and statistics
Siikajoki has a population of 4,723 (2025) across 1,055.5 km², or 4.5 people per km². It ranks 170 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −13.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,723 residents
- 1,055.5 km²
- 4 people/km²
- 18 m
Siikajoki in numbers
Key points
Among the 30 municipalities in North Ostrobothnia, Siikajoki ranks No. 17 by population.
Share of Swedish speakers: 0.0% in Siikajoki, compared with an average of 0.2% in North Ostrobothnia and 5.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 21.7% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 48° generates about 954 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 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 147,835 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Raahe (23,413 residents), 20 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,816 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Siikajoki over time
Siikajoki had 5,466 residents in 2015 and 4,723 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,034 |
| 2021 | 5,028 |
| 2022 | 4,897 |
| 2023 | 4,837 |
| 2024 | 4,804 |
| 2025 | 4,723 |
All indicators for Siikajoki
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 | Siikajoki | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 18.9% | 16.6% | 13.3% | ranked 22 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 28.5% | 21.9% | 31.2% | ranked 191 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 44.7 years | 42.0 | 48.5 | ranked 235 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% | ranked 282 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 1.4% | 3.6% | 3.4% | ranked 277 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Siikajoki | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 2,627 no. | 228,549 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 179 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 12.8% | – | 8.2% | ranked 66 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 12.9% | – | 14.5% | ranked 175 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 75.0% | – | 64.5% | ranked 42 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 1.0% | – | 11.1% | ranked 285 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 21.2% | – | 16.9% | ranked 87 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 162.4 /1,000 inh. | 75.4 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 166 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Siikajoki | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 2.3% | – | 3.9% | ranked 194 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 37.2% | – | 39.8% | ranked 197 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 4.9% | – | 5.5% | ranked 172 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 13.3% | – | 17.1% | ranked 215 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 42.2% | – | 29.1% | ranked 56 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Siikajoki | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 690 no. | 40,555 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 170 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 143.6 /1,000 inh. | 96.8 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 142 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 29,087 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 146 of 302 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 242 per 1,000 inh. | 19,646 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 176 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 51.2 per 1,000 inh. | 47.0 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 179 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.8 per 1,000 inh. | 3.5 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 137 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Siikajoki | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 1,559 no. | 170,344 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 165 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) | 75.7% | 72.6% | 75.4% | ranked 143 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Siikajoki | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 532 /1,000 inh. | 482 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 248 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Siikajoki | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 14.9% | 14.8% | 14.3% | ranked 137 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Siikajoki | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 20.2% | 32.1% | 24.1% | ranked 245 of 302 |
Business sectors: Siikajoki
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing21.7% ×8.9
- Health and social work16.9% ×0.9
- Manufacturing15.7% ×1.3
- Education9.8% ×1.3
- Construction6.1% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade5.5% ×0.5
- Professional, scientific and technical4.3% ×0.7
- Transport and storage3.9% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Siikajoki
Where is Siikajoki?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Siikajoki?
Siikajoki has 4,723 residents (2025), ranking 170 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Siikajoki?
Siikajoki covers 1,055.5 km², with a density of 4 people per km².
Is the population of Siikajoki growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Siikajoki went from 5,466 to 4,723, a change of −13.6%.
Where is Siikajoki?
Siikajoki is in North Ostrobothnia. Latitude 64.814, longitude 24.762.
Share of Swedish speakers: what is the figure for Siikajoki?
In Siikajoki, “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 Siikajoki?
In Siikajoki, “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats” stands at 1.0% (2025), ranking 285 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 11.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Siikajoki?
In Siikajoki, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 48° produces about 954 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Siikajoki?
The nearest to Siikajoki are Raahe (20 km), Lumijoki (20 km), Hailuoto (23 km), Liminka (31 km), Kempele (37 km).
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