Larsmo: population and statistics
Larsmo has a population of 5,955 (2025) across 142.9 km², or 41.7 people per km². It ranks 155 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +15.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,955 residents
- 142.9 km²
- 42 people/km²
- 0 m
Larsmo in numbers
Key points
Among the 14 municipalities in Ostrobothnia, Larsmo ranks No. 11 by population.
Share of people aged under 15: 29.8% in Larsmo, compared with an average of 15.8% in Ostrobothnia and 14.3% nationally.
Largest business sector: Manufacturing, with 26.6% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 46° generates about 904 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Ostrobothnia for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in Ostrobothnia for “Share of people aged under 15”.
- “Share of people aged under 15”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Unemployed as a share of the labour force”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 20,018 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times the national average.
Population of Larsmo over time
Larsmo had 5,147 residents in 2015 and 5,955 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,534 |
| 2021 | 5,622 |
| 2022 | 5,732 |
| 2023 | 5,843 |
| 2024 | 5,884 |
| 2025 | 5,955 |
All indicators for Larsmo
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 | Larsmo | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 29.8% | 15.8% | 13.3% | ranked 1 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 14.4% | 23.7% | 31.2% | ranked 301 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 34.1 years | 43.3 | 48.5 | ranked 302 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 91.6% | 49.1% | 0.3% | ranked 1 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 2.9% | 8.9% | 3.4% | ranked 176 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Larsmo | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 2,079 no. | 97,366 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 205 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 4.6% | – | 8.2% | ranked 220 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 42.0% | – | 14.5% | ranked 12 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 82.0% | – | 64.5% | ranked 9 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 5.4% | – | 11.1% | ranked 217 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 10.7% | – | 16.9% | ranked 250 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 367.6 /1,000 inh. | 116.2 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 87 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Larsmo | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 0.4% | – | 3.9% | ranked 285 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 26.9% | – | 39.8% | ranked 292 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 27.6% | – | 5.5% | ranked 2 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 33.4% | – | 17.1% | ranked 8 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 11.5% | – | 29.1% | ranked 259 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Larsmo | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 462 no. | 21,770 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 227 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 78.5 /1,000 inh. | 121.5 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 292 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 29,335 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 129 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 1,936 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 34 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 308 per 1,000 inh. | 10,317 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 156 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 51.7 per 1,000 inh. | 57.5 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 171 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.4 per 1,000 inh. | 3.4 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 20 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Larsmo | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 1,175 no. | 81,307 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 187 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 2.5% | 7.0% | 10.8% | ranked 302 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 86.8% | 79.2% | 75.4% | ranked 3 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Larsmo | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 522 /1,000 inh. | 551 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 265 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Larsmo | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 8.6% | 13.1% | 14.3% | ranked 269 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Larsmo | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 25.4% | 32.7% | 24.1% | ranked 123 of 302 |
Business sectors: Larsmo
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Manufacturing26.6% ×2.1
- Health and social work20.4% ×1.1
- Education13.1% ×1.8
- Construction12.1% ×1.9
- Wholesale and retail trade5.9% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services3.5% ×0.5
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3.4% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical3.4% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Larsmo
Where is Larsmo?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Larsmo?
Larsmo has 5,955 residents (2025), ranking 155 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Larsmo?
Larsmo covers 142.9 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Larsmo growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Larsmo went from 5,147 to 5,955, a change of +15.7%.
Where is Larsmo?
Larsmo is in Ostrobothnia. Latitude 63.750, longitude 22.750.
Share of people aged under 15: what is the figure for Larsmo?
In Larsmo, “Share of people aged under 15” stands at 29.8% (2025), ranking 1 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 13.3%.
Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat: what is the figure for Larsmo?
In Larsmo, “Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat” stands at 27.6% (2025), ranking 2 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 5.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Larsmo?
In Larsmo, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 46° produces about 904 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Larsmo?
The nearest to Larsmo are Jakobstad (9.6 km), Kronoby (14 km), Pedersöre (17 km), Kokkola (21 km), Nykarleby (28 km).
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