Taivalkoski: population and statistics
Taivalkoski has a population of 3,555 (2025) across 2,438.2 km², or 1.5 people per km². It ranks 199 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −15.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,555 residents
- 2,438.2 km²
- 2 people/km²
- 210 m
Taivalkoski in numbers
Key points
Among the 30 municipalities in North Ostrobothnia, Taivalkoski ranks No. 20 by population.
Unemployed as a share of the labour force: 18.5% in Taivalkoski, compared with an average of 12.5% in North Ostrobothnia and 11.7% nationally.
Share of Swedish speakers: 0.1% in Taivalkoski, compared with an average of 0.2% in North Ostrobothnia and 5.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 19.5% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 46° generates about 794 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployed as a share of the labour force”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of Swedish speakers”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of residential buildings heated with electricity”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 341,482 football pitches.
- Its population density is 12.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Posio, 59.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kuusamo (14,800 residents), 61 km away.
Population of Taivalkoski over time
Taivalkoski had 4,199 residents in 2015 and 3,555 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,916 |
| 2021 | 3,913 |
| 2022 | 3,825 |
| 2023 | 3,731 |
| 2024 | 3,657 |
| 2025 | 3,555 |
All indicators for Taivalkoski
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 | Taivalkoski | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 12.4% | 16.6% | 13.3% | ranked 181 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 35.7% | 21.9% | 31.2% | ranked 100 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 50.4 years | 42.0 | 48.5 | ranked 105 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% | ranked 222 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 1.9% | 3.6% | 3.4% | ranked 246 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Taivalkoski | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 2,116 no. | 228,549 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 203 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 2.5% | – | 8.2% | ranked 267 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) | 66.8% | – | 64.5% | ranked 126 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 15.0% | – | 11.1% | ranked 124 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 17.7% | – | 16.9% | ranked 137 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 353.9 /1,000 inh. | 75.4 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 94 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Taivalkoski | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 12.0% | – | 3.9% | ranked 44 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 29.4% | – | 39.8% | ranked 281 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 4.3% | – | 5.5% | ranked 191 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 12.7% | – | 17.1% | ranked 226 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 41.6% | – | 29.1% | ranked 60 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Taivalkoski | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 444 no. | 40,555 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 228 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 121.4 /1,000 inh. | 96.8 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 201 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 27,028 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 273 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 832 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 155 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 159 per 1,000 inh. | 19,646 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 216 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 44.7 per 1,000 inh. | 47.0 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 239 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.0 per 1,000 inh. | 3.5 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 221 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Taivalkoski | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 1,066 no. | 170,344 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 197 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 18.5% | 12.5% | 10.8% | ranked 8 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 65.9% | 72.6% | 75.4% | ranked 291 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Taivalkoski | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 78.2 /1,000 inh. | 49.4 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 43 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Taivalkoski | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 542 /1,000 inh. | 482 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 231 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Taivalkoski | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 15.9% | 14.8% | 14.3% | ranked 102 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Taivalkoski | North Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 18.9% | 32.1% | 24.1% | ranked 270 of 302 |
Business sectors: Taivalkoski
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work19.5% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15.8% ×6.5
- Education11.1% ×1.5
- Manufacturing9.7% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services6.8% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade6.4% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services6.4% ×1.7
- Transport and storage4.9% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Taivalkoski
Where is Taivalkoski?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Taivalkoski?
Taivalkoski has 3,555 residents (2025), ranking 199 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Taivalkoski?
Taivalkoski covers 2,438.2 km², with a density of 2 people per km².
Is the population of Taivalkoski growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Taivalkoski went from 4,199 to 3,555, a change of −15.3%.
Where is Taivalkoski?
Taivalkoski is in North Ostrobothnia. Latitude 65.576, longitude 28.242.
Unemployed as a share of the labour force: what is the figure for Taivalkoski?
In Taivalkoski, “Unemployed as a share of the labour force” stands at 18.5% (2024), ranking 8 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 10.8%.
Share of Swedish speakers: what is the figure for Taivalkoski?
In Taivalkoski, “Share of Swedish speakers” stands at 0.1% (2025), ranking 222 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 0.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Taivalkoski?
In Taivalkoski, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 46° produces about 794 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Taivalkoski?
The nearest to Taivalkoski are Posio (59 km), Kuusamo (61 km), Pudasjärvi (62 km), Suomussalmi (83 km), Puolanka (83 km).
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