Korsholm: population and statistics
Korsholm has a population of 19,792 (2025) across 849.5 km², or 23.3 people per km². It ranks 55 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 19,792 residents
- 849.5 km²
- 23 people/km²
- 12 m
Korsholm in numbers
Key points
Among the 14 municipalities in Ostrobothnia, Korsholm ranks No. 2 by population.
Employment rate (aged 20–64): 87.9% in Korsholm, compared with an average of 79.2% in Ostrobothnia and 73.7% nationally.
At-risk-of-poverty rate: 6.4% in Korsholm, compared with an average of 13.1% in Ostrobothnia and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 22.5% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 46° generates about 928 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Ostrobothnia for “Employment rate (aged 20–64)”.
- Number 1 in Ostrobothnia for “Median disposable cash income per consumption unit”.
- “Employment rate (aged 20–64)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “At-risk-of-poverty rate”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 118,979 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vaasa (71,209 residents), 3.6 km away.
Population of Korsholm over time
Korsholm had 19,302 residents in 2015 and 19,792 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 19,453 |
| 2021 | 19,536 |
| 2022 | 19,662 |
| 2023 | 19,763 |
| 2024 | 19,738 |
| 2025 | 19,792 |
All indicators for Korsholm
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 | Korsholm | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 18.1% | 15.8% | 13.3% | ranked 27 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.7% | 23.7% | 31.2% | ranked 246 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 43.6 years | 43.3 | 48.5 | ranked 249 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 67.9% | 49.1% | 0.3% | ranked 19 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 2.6% | 8.9% | 3.4% | ranked 194 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Korsholm | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 9,408 no. | 97,366 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 66 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 11.1% | – | 8.2% | ranked 92 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 32.3% | – | 14.5% | ranked 37 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 70.2% | – | 64.5% | ranked 88 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 10.6% | – | 11.1% | ranked 155 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 9.9% | – | 16.9% | ranked 260 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 193.7 /1,000 inh. | 116.2 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 148 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Korsholm | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 1.7% | – | 3.9% | ranked 220 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 35.7% | – | 39.8% | ranked 222 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 13.4% | – | 5.5% | ranked 27 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 28.0% | – | 17.1% | ranked 27 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 20.7% | – | 29.1% | ranked 203 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Korsholm | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 2,512 no. | 21,770 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 44 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 127.3 /1,000 inh. | 121.5 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 188 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 33,283 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 27 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 1,792 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 42 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 1,149 per 1,000 inh. | 10,317 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 52 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 58.1 per 1,000 inh. | 57.5 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 116 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.8 per 1,000 inh. | 3.4 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 62 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Korsholm | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 5,465 no. | 81,307 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 71 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 3.9% | 7.0% | 10.8% | ranked 297 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 87.9% | 79.2% | 75.4% | ranked 2 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Korsholm | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 632 /1,000 inh. | 551 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 32 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Korsholm | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 6.4% | 13.1% | 14.3% | ranked 296 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Korsholm | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 40.0% | 32.7% | 24.1% | ranked 10 of 302 |
Business sectors: Korsholm
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work22.5% ×1.2
- Manufacturing16.3% ×1.3
- Education9.5% ×1.3
- Construction8.9% ×1.4
- Wholesale and retail trade7.6% ×0.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.4% ×2.2
- Professional, scientific and technical4.8% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services4.6% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Korsholm
Where is Korsholm?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Korsholm?
Korsholm has 19,792 residents (2025), ranking 55 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Korsholm?
Korsholm covers 849.5 km², with a density of 23 people per km².
Is the population of Korsholm growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Korsholm went from 19,302 to 19,792, a change of +2.5%.
Where is Korsholm?
Korsholm is in Ostrobothnia. Latitude 63.112, longitude 21.678.
Employment rate (aged 20–64): what is the figure for Korsholm?
In Korsholm, “Employment rate (aged 20–64)” stands at 87.9% (2024), ranking 2 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 75.4%.
At-risk-of-poverty rate: what is the figure for Korsholm?
In Korsholm, “At-risk-of-poverty rate” stands at 6.4% (2024), ranking 296 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 14.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Korsholm?
In Korsholm, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 46° produces about 928 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Korsholm?
The nearest to Korsholm are Vaasa (3.6 km), Malax (20 km), Laihia (23 km), Vörå (29 km), Isokyrö (35 km).
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