Region
Ostrobothnia: municipalities in numbers
Ostrobothnia (region) has 14 municipalities and 179,555 residents across 7,403 km², or 24 people per km². Population: +1.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 179,555 residents
- 14 municipalities
- 7,403 km²
- 24 people/km²
Map and records: Ostrobothnia
Population change over 10 years
All municipalities in Ostrobothnia
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaasa | 71,209 | +5.3% | 195.2 people/km² | 364.9 km² | 13.7% | 20.5% |
| Korsholm | 19,792 | +2.5% | 23.3 people/km² | 849.5 km² | 18.1% | 23.7% |
| Jakobstad | 19,657 | +1.1% | 222.4 people/km² | 88.4 km² | 14.4% | 25.9% |
| Pedersöre | 11,289 | +1.4% | 14.2 people/km² | 794.2 km² | 22.2% | 19.6% |
| Närpes | 9,538 | +1.6% | 9.8 people/km² | 977.9 km² | 15.5% | 28.0% |
| Laihia | 7,534 | −6.9% | 14.9 people/km² | 505.2 km² | 16.5% | 25.8% |
| Nykarleby | 7,391 | −2.3% | 10.1 people/km² | 732.9 km² | 17.1% | 26.5% |
| Kronoby | 6,268 | −6.2% | 8.8 people/km² | 713.0 km² | 15.6% | 27.7% |
| Vörå | 6,185 | −7.9% | 7.9 people/km² | 782.1 km² | 16.2% | 28.9% |
| Kristinestad | 6,113 | −10.0% | 8.9 people/km² | 683.2 km² | 12.3% | 38.4% |
| Larsmo | 5,955 | +15.7% | 41.7 people/km² | 142.9 km² | 29.8% | 14.4% |
| Malax | 5,392 | −2.8% | 10.3 people/km² | 522.1 km² | 14.8% | 30.0% |
| Korsnäs | 1,984 | −9.9% | 8.4 people/km² | 236.2 km² | 13.0% | 31.4% |
| Kaskinen | 1,248 | −2.9% | 117.3 people/km² | 10.6 km² | 13.1% | 40.1% |
Ostrobothnia compared with the national figures
Population-weighted averages for rates; totals for counts.
| Indicator | Ostrobothnia | Finland |
|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 | 15.8% | 14.3% |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 23.7% | 23.8% |
| Mean age of the population | 43.3 years | 44.1 years |
| Share of Swedish speakers | 49.1% | 5.0% |
| Share of foreign nationals | 8.9% | 7.7% |
| Total dwellings | 97,366 no. | 3,258,449 no. |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants | 116.2 /1,000 inh. | 85.9 /1,000 inh. |
| Business establishments | 21,770 no. | 600,547 no. |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants | 121.5 /1,000 inh. | 106.4 /1,000 inh. |
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) | 81,307 no. | 2,423,433 no. |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force | 7.0% | 11.7% |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) | 79.2% | 73.7% |
| At-risk-of-poverty rate | 13.1% | 14.2% |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification | 32.7% | 34.2% |
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants | 23.6 /1,000 inh. | 38.9 /1,000 inh. |
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants | 551 /1,000 inh. | 480 /1,000 inh. |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) | 10,317 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) | 57.5 per 1,000 inh. | 59.4 per 1,000 inh. |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants | 3.4 per 1,000 inh. | 4.1 per 1,000 inh. |
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are there in Ostrobothnia?
Ostrobothnia has 14 municipalities. The most populous is Vaasa, with 71,209 residents.
What is the population of Ostrobothnia?
Ostrobothnia has 179,555 residents (2025), or 24 people per km².
Which municipality in Ostrobothnia is growing fastest?
Larsmo has the fastest growth in Ostrobothnia over 10 years: +15.7%.
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