Kronoby: population and statistics
Kronoby has a population of 6,268 (2025) across 713.0 km², or 8.8 people per km². It ranks 147 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,268 residents
- 713.0 km²
- 9 people/km²
- 26 m
Kronoby in numbers
Key points
Among the 14 municipalities in Ostrobothnia, Kronoby ranks No. 8 by population.
Largest business sector: Manufacturing, with 32.4% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 46° generates about 899 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Ostrobothnia for “Elevation”.
- “Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of Swedish speakers”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 99,859 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kokkola (48,338 residents), 13 km away.
Population of Kronoby over time
Kronoby had 6,682 residents in 2015 and 6,268 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,416 |
| 2021 | 6,442 |
| 2022 | 6,405 |
| 2023 | 6,368 |
| 2024 | 6,342 |
| 2025 | 6,268 |
All indicators for Kronoby
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 | Kronoby | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 15.6% | 15.8% | 13.3% | ranked 71 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 27.7% | 23.7% | 31.2% | ranked 206 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 45.8 years | 43.3 | 48.5 | ranked 219 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 75.4% | 49.1% | 0.3% | ranked 17 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 4.1% | 8.9% | 3.4% | ranked 113 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kronoby | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 3,144 no. | 97,366 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 158 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 12.6% | – | 8.2% | ranked 73 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 18.8% | – | 14.5% | ranked 106 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 81.5% | – | 64.5% | ranked 10 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 6.0% | – | 11.1% | ranked 207 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 15.5% | – | 16.9% | ranked 181 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 157.8 /1,000 inh. | 116.2 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 169 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kronoby | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 0.8% | – | 3.9% | ranked 266 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 28.7% | – | 39.8% | ranked 286 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 17.1% | – | 5.5% | ranked 13 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 30.5% | – | 17.1% | ranked 17 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 22.9% | – | 29.1% | ranked 192 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kronoby | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 1,117 no. | 21,770 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 116 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 176.1 /1,000 inh. | 121.5 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 68 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 30,732 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 73 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 1,443 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 67 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 404 per 1,000 inh. | 10,317 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 130 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 64.5 per 1,000 inh. | 57.5 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 76 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.4 per 1,000 inh. | 3.4 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 171 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kronoby | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 2,275 no. | 81,307 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 135 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 5.8% | 7.0% | 10.8% | ranked 283 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 83.2% | 79.2% | 75.4% | ranked 19 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kronoby | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 616 /1,000 inh. | 551 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 62 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Kronoby | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 8.5% | 13.1% | 14.3% | ranked 271 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Kronoby | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 26.4% | 32.7% | 24.1% | ranked 110 of 302 |
Business sectors: Kronoby
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Manufacturing32.4% ×2.6
- Health and social work16.9% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11.6% ×4.8
- Construction8.6% ×1.3
- Education6.7% ×0.9
- Transport and storage5.9% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade4.5% ×0.4
- Administrative and support services2.7% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Kronoby
Where is Kronoby?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kronoby?
Kronoby has 6,268 residents (2025), ranking 147 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Kronoby?
Kronoby covers 713.0 km², with a density of 9 people per km².
Is the population of Kronoby growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kronoby went from 6,682 to 6,268, a change of −6.2%.
Where is Kronoby?
Kronoby is in Ostrobothnia. Latitude 63.725, longitude 23.033.
Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses: what is the figure for Kronoby?
In Kronoby, “Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses” stands at 81.5% (2025), ranking 10 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 64.5%.
Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat: what is the figure for Kronoby?
In Kronoby, “Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat” stands at 17.1% (2025), ranking 13 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 5.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kronoby?
In Kronoby, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 46° produces about 899 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kronoby?
The nearest to Kronoby are Kokkola (13 km), Larsmo (14 km), Jakobstad (18 km), Pedersöre (18 km), Nykarleby (34 km).
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