Kristinestad: population and statistics
Kristinestad has a population of 6,113 (2025) across 683.2 km², or 8.9 people per km². It ranks 153 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −10.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,113 residents
- 683.2 km²
- 9 people/km²
- 11 m
Kristinestad in numbers
Key points
Among the 14 municipalities in Ostrobothnia, Kristinestad ranks No. 10 by population.
Share of Swedish speakers: 51.9% in Kristinestad, compared with an average of 49.1% in Ostrobothnia and 5.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 24.2% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 46° generates about 965 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Ostrobothnia for “Mean age of the population”.
- “Share of Swedish speakers”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Share of residential buildings heated with district heating”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Unemployed as a share of the labour force”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 95,688 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Kaskinen, 14.7 km away.
Population of Kristinestad over time
Kristinestad had 6,793 residents in 2015 and 6,113 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,404 |
| 2021 | 6,380 |
| 2022 | 6,242 |
| 2023 | 6,199 |
| 2024 | 6,121 |
| 2025 | 6,113 |
All indicators for Kristinestad
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 | Kristinestad | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 12.3% | 15.8% | 13.3% | ranked 187 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 38.4% | 23.7% | 31.2% | ranked 65 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 52.0 years | 43.3 | 48.5 | ranked 73 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 51.9% | 49.1% | 0.3% | ranked 24 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 8.3% | 8.9% | 3.4% | ranked 26 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kristinestad | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 3,928 no. | 97,366 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 142 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 15.4% | – | 8.2% | ranked 38 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 9.1% | – | 14.5% | ranked 246 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 67.0% | – | 64.5% | ranked 124 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 10.5% | – | 11.1% | ranked 156 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 23.3% | – | 16.9% | ranked 55 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 197.0 /1,000 inh. | 116.2 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 146 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kristinestad | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 0.7% | – | 3.9% | ranked 271 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 31.0% | – | 39.8% | ranked 275 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 10.0% | – | 5.5% | ranked 53 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 27.4% | – | 17.1% | ranked 33 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 30.9% | – | 29.1% | ranked 128 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kristinestad | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 1,100 no. | 21,770 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 118 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 179.7 /1,000 inh. | 121.5 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 61 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 29,317 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 131 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 687 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 186 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 456 per 1,000 inh. | 10,317 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 118 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 74.6 per 1,000 inh. | 57.5 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 32 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 | Kristinestad | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 2,346 no. | 81,307 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 131 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 6.2% | 7.0% | 10.8% | ranked 274 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 80.5% | 79.2% | 75.4% | ranked 51 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Kristinestad | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.3 /1,000 inh. | 23.6 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 77 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kristinestad | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 605 /1,000 inh. | 551 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 82 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Kristinestad | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 12.2% | 13.1% | 14.3% | ranked 205 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Kristinestad | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 25.0% | 32.7% | 24.1% | ranked 133 of 302 |
Business sectors: Kristinestad
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work24.2% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade11.7% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11.7% ×4.8
- Manufacturing11.2% ×0.9
- Transport and storage9.0% ×1.7
- Education6.6% ×0.9
- Construction5.9% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services4.6% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Kristinestad
Where is Kristinestad?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kristinestad?
Kristinestad has 6,113 residents (2025), ranking 153 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Kristinestad?
Kristinestad covers 683.2 km², with a density of 9 people per km².
Is the population of Kristinestad growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kristinestad went from 6,793 to 6,113, a change of −10.0%.
Where is Kristinestad?
Kristinestad is in Ostrobothnia. Latitude 62.274, longitude 21.378.
Share of Swedish speakers: what is the figure for Kristinestad?
In Kristinestad, “Share of Swedish speakers” stands at 51.9% (2025), ranking 24 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 0.3%.
Share of residential buildings heated with district heating: what is the figure for Kristinestad?
In Kristinestad, “Share of residential buildings heated with district heating” stands at 0.7% (2025), ranking 271 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 3.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kristinestad?
In Kristinestad, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 46° produces about 965 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kristinestad?
The nearest to Kristinestad are Kaskinen (15 km), Karijoki (17 km), Närpes (22 km), Teuva (30 km), Isojoki (35 km).
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