Region
North Savo: municipalities in numbers
North Savo (region) has 19 municipalities and 248,512 residents across 17,346 km², or 14 people per km². Population: −1.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 248,512 residents
- 19 municipalities
- 17,346 km²
- 14 people/km²
Map and records: North Savo
Population change over 10 years
All municipalities in North Savo
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| Municipality | Population | Population change over 10 years | Population density | Area | Share of people aged under 15 | Share of people aged 65 and over |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuopio | 126,572 | +8.3% | 39.0 people/km² | 3,242 km² | 13.8% | 22.8% |
| Siilinjärvi | 21,348 | −2.0% | 53.2 people/km² | 401.0 km² | 17.6% | 23.8% |
| Iisalmi | 20,205 | −7.9% | 26.5 people/km² | 763.0 km² | 13.3% | 30.5% |
| Varkaus | 19,433 | −10.2% | 50.4 people/km² | 385.6 km² | 10.5% | 35.0% |
| Leppävirta | 8,924 | −10.3% | 7.9 people/km² | 1,136 km² | 12.3% | 34.5% |
| Lapinlahti | 8,803 | −11.8% | 8.0 people/km² | 1,097 km² | 12.8% | 31.5% |
| Kiuruvesi | 7,255 | −15.6% | 5.5 people/km² | 1,328 km² | 13.7% | 34.9% |
| Suonenjoki | 6,549 | −11.4% | 9.2 people/km² | 713.6 km² | 11.9% | 35.0% |
| Joroinen | 4,494 | −12.1% | 7.8 people/km² | 574.9 km² | 11.8% | 34.0% |
| Pielavesi | 3,873 | −18.3% | 3.4 people/km² | 1,153 km² | 10.8% | 41.8% |
| Sonkajärvi | 3,521 | −17.7% | 2.4 people/km² | 1,466 km² | 10.6% | 39.6% |
| Vieremä | 3,295 | −12.3% | 3.6 people/km² | 925.3 km² | 13.3% | 30.3% |
| Rautalampi | 2,928 | −11.4% | 5.4 people/km² | 539.0 km² | 10.1% | 38.2% |
| Kaavi | 2,547 | −20.3% | 3.8 people/km² | 674.1 km² | 10.4% | 39.4% |
| Tuusniemi | 2,270 | −16.5% | 4.2 people/km² | 543.1 km² | 8.5% | 42.7% |
| Keitele | 1,922 | −19.2% | 4.0 people/km² | 482.9 km² | 10.0% | 43.8% |
| Vesanto | 1,787 | −18.4% | 4.2 people/km² | 422.6 km² | 7.4% | 44.8% |
| Rautavaara | 1,398 | −19.5% | 1.2 people/km² | 1,151 km² | 8.2% | 43.1% |
| Tervo | 1,388 | −13.7% | 4.0 people/km² | 347.8 km² | 9.7% | 45.8% |
North Savo compared with the national figures
Population-weighted averages for rates; totals for counts.
| Indicator | North Savo | Finland |
|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 | 13.3% | 14.3% |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 27.8% | 23.8% |
| Mean age of the population | 46.1 years | 44.1 years |
| Share of Swedish speakers | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Share of foreign nationals | 4.3% | 7.7% |
| Total dwellings | 149,584 no. | 3,258,449 no. |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants | 121.6 /1,000 inh. | 85.9 /1,000 inh. |
| Business establishments | 26,710 no. | 600,547 no. |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants | 107.1 /1,000 inh. | 106.4 /1,000 inh. |
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) | 98,543 no. | 2,423,433 no. |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force | 12.5% | 11.7% |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) | 72.1% | 73.7% |
| At-risk-of-poverty rate | 15.4% | 14.2% |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification | 30.8% | 34.2% |
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants | 34.3 /1,000 inh. | 38.9 /1,000 inh. |
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants | 495 /1,000 inh. | 480 /1,000 inh. |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) | 10,746 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) | 43.2 per 1,000 inh. | 59.4 per 1,000 inh. |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants | 2.6 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. |
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are there in North Savo?
North Savo has 19 municipalities. The most populous is Kuopio, with 126,572 residents.
What is the population of North Savo?
North Savo has 248,512 residents (2025), or 14 people per km².
Which municipality in North Savo is growing fastest?
Kuopio has the fastest growth in North Savo over 10 years: +8.3%.
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