Korsnäs: population and statistics
Korsnäs has a population of 1,984 (2025) across 236.2 km², or 8.4 people per km². It ranks 255 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −9.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,984 residents
- 236.2 km²
- 8 people/km²
- 16 m
Korsnäs in numbers
Key points
Among the 14 municipalities in Ostrobothnia, Korsnäs ranks No. 13 by population.
Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 233.6 /1,000 inh. in Korsnäs, compared with an average of 121.5 /1,000 inh. in Ostrobothnia and 106.4 /1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.0% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 46° generates about 966 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Ostrobothnia for “Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Ostrobothnia for “Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat”.
- “Share of residential buildings heated with electricity”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of Swedish speakers”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 33,088 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
Population of Korsnäs over time
Korsnäs had 2,201 residents in 2015 and 1,984 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,068 |
| 2021 | 2,050 |
| 2022 | 2,024 |
| 2023 | 2,015 |
| 2024 | 1,986 |
| 2025 | 1,984 |
All indicators for Korsnäs
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 | Korsnäs | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 13.0% | 15.8% | 13.3% | ranked 161 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 31.4% | 23.7% | 31.2% | ranked 148 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 48.3 years | 43.3 | 48.5 | ranked 154 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 83.0% | 49.1% | 0.3% | ranked 12 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 9.0% | 8.9% | 3.4% | ranked 22 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Korsnäs | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 1,138 no. | 97,366 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 262 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 9.7% | – | 8.2% | ranked 110 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 13.8% | – | 14.5% | ranked 163 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 78.5% | – | 64.5% | ranked 18 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 2.8% | – | 11.1% | ranked 254 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 20.6% | – | 16.9% | ranked 94 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 465.7 /1,000 inh. | 116.2 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 58 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Korsnäs | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 0.3% | – | 3.9% | ranked 293 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 22.9% | – | 39.8% | ranked 299 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 10.2% | – | 5.5% | ranked 51 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 29.9% | – | 17.1% | ranked 21 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 36.5% | – | 29.1% | ranked 88 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Korsnäs | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 464 no. | 21,770 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 224 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 233.6 /1,000 inh. | 121.5 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 3 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 29,288 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 132 of 302 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 184 per 1,000 inh. | 10,317 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 203 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 92.7 per 1,000 inh. | 57.5 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 7 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.5 per 1,000 inh. | 3.4 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 166 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Korsnäs | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 577 no. | 81,307 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 252 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 7.5% | 7.0% | 10.8% | ranked 257 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 81.2% | 79.2% | 75.4% | ranked 42 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Korsnäs | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 651 /1,000 inh. | 551 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 19 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Korsnäs | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 11.9% | 13.1% | 14.3% | ranked 213 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Korsnäs | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 26.5% | 32.7% | 24.1% | ranked 107 of 302 |
Business sectors: Korsnäs
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.0% ×2.1
- Health and social work17.1% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14.6% ×6.0
- Manufacturing8.8% ×0.7
- Education8.8% ×1.2
- Construction7.6% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services4.4% ×0.6
- Transport and storage3.7% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Korsnäs
Where is Korsnäs?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Korsnäs?
Korsnäs has 1,984 residents (2025), ranking 255 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Korsnäs?
Korsnäs covers 236.2 km², with a density of 8 people per km².
Is the population of Korsnäs growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Korsnäs went from 2,201 to 1,984, a change of −9.9%.
Where is Korsnäs?
Korsnäs is in Ostrobothnia. Latitude 62.783, longitude 21.183.
Share of residential buildings heated with electricity: what is the figure for Korsnäs?
In Korsnäs, “Share of residential buildings heated with electricity” stands at 22.9% (2025), ranking 299 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 39.8%.
Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Korsnäs?
In Korsnäs, “Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 233.6 /1,000 inh. (2024), ranking 3 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 141.7 /1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Korsnäs?
In Korsnäs, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 46° produces about 966 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Korsnäs?
The nearest to Korsnäs are Malax (26 km), Närpes (35 km), Vaasa (41 km), Teuva (44 km), Korsholm (44 km).
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