Suonenjoki: population and statistics
Suonenjoki has a population of 6,549 (2025) across 713.6 km², or 9.2 people per km². It ranks 139 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −11.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,549 residents
- 713.6 km²
- 9 people/km²
- 104 m
Suonenjoki in numbers
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in North Savo, Suonenjoki ranks No. 8 by population.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 24.9% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 845 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 99,938 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Rautalampi, 14.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pieksämäki (17,124 residents), 36 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,380 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Suonenjoki over time
Suonenjoki had 7,390 residents in 2015 and 6,549 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,931 |
| 2021 | 6,891 |
| 2022 | 6,763 |
| 2023 | 6,708 |
| 2024 | 6,632 |
| 2025 | 6,549 |
All indicators for Suonenjoki
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 | Suonenjoki | North Savo | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 11.9% | 13.3% | 13.3% | ranked 206 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 35.0% | 27.8% | 31.2% | ranked 106 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 50.6 years | 46.1 | 48.5 | ranked 102 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% | ranked 154 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 3.7% | 4.3% | 3.4% | ranked 131 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Suonenjoki | North Savo | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 4,209 no. | 149,584 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 132 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 9.3% | – | 8.2% | ranked 120 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 11.0% | – | 14.5% | ranked 206 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 51.5% | – | 64.5% | ranked 239 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 33.8% | – | 11.1% | ranked 56 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 16.3% | – | 16.9% | ranked 163 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 137.6 /1,000 inh. | 121.6 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 178 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Suonenjoki | North Savo | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 6.3% | – | 3.9% | ranked 95 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 44.8% | – | 39.8% | ranked 89 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 2.8% | – | 5.5% | ranked 259 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 10.1% | – | 17.1% | ranked 262 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 36.0% | – | 29.1% | ranked 89 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Suonenjoki | North Savo | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 884 no. | 26,710 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 142 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 133.3 /1,000 inh. | 107.1 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 170 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 27,799 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 224 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 865 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 148 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 341 per 1,000 inh. | 10,746 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 146 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 52.1 per 1,000 inh. | 43.2 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 165 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.8 per 1,000 inh. | 2.6 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 233 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Suonenjoki | North Savo | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 2,246 no. | 98,543 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 137 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 10.4% | 12.5% | 10.8% | ranked 164 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 73.6% | 72.1% | 75.4% | ranked 192 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Suonenjoki | North Savo | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 537 /1,000 inh. | 495 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 241 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Suonenjoki | North Savo | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 15.5% | 15.4% | 14.3% | ranked 116 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Suonenjoki | North Savo | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 22.7% | 30.8% | 24.1% | ranked 186 of 302 |
Business sectors: Suonenjoki
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work24.9% ×1.3
- Manufacturing20.1% ×1.6
- Wholesale and retail trade11.0% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.5% ×3.1
- Education6.6% ×0.9
- Construction6.2% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services5.0% ×0.7
- Transport and storage3.3% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Suonenjoki
Where is Suonenjoki?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Suonenjoki?
Suonenjoki has 6,549 residents (2025), ranking 139 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Suonenjoki?
Suonenjoki covers 713.6 km², with a density of 9 people per km².
Is the population of Suonenjoki growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Suonenjoki went from 7,390 to 6,549, a change of −11.4%.
Where is Suonenjoki?
Suonenjoki is in North Savo. Latitude 62.625, longitude 27.122.
Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas: what is the figure for Suonenjoki?
In Suonenjoki, “Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas” stands at 10.1% (2025), ranking 262 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 17.1%.
Share of dwellings in blocks of flats: what is the figure for Suonenjoki?
In Suonenjoki, “Share of dwellings in blocks of flats” stands at 33.8% (2025), ranking 56 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 11.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Suonenjoki?
In Suonenjoki, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 845 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Suonenjoki?
The nearest to Suonenjoki are Rautalampi (15 km), Pieksämäki (36 km), Leppävirta (37 km), Kuopio (41 km), Tervo (41 km).
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