Närpes: population and statistics
Närpes has a population of 9,538 (2025) across 977.9 km², or 9.8 people per km². It ranks 101 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 9,538 residents
- 977.9 km²
- 10 people/km²
- 14 m
Närpes in numbers
Key points
Among the 14 municipalities in Ostrobothnia, Närpes ranks No. 5 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 18.2% in Närpes, compared with an average of 8.9% in Ostrobothnia and 7.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 25.2% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 46° generates about 963 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Ostrobothnia for “Share of foreign nationals”.
- “Share of residential buildings heated with electricity”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Unemployed as a share of the labour force”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 136,955 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Kaskinen, 11.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kurikka (19,441 residents), 57 km away.
Population of Närpes over time
Närpes had 9,387 residents in 2015 and 9,538 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 9,558 |
| 2021 | 9,562 |
| 2022 | 9,584 |
| 2023 | 9,621 |
| 2024 | 9,554 |
| 2025 | 9,538 |
All indicators for Närpes
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 | Närpes | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 15.5% | 15.8% | 13.3% | ranked 75 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 28.0% | 23.7% | 31.2% | ranked 198 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 46.4 years | 43.3 | 48.5 | ranked 203 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 72.6% | 49.1% | 0.3% | ranked 18 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 18.2% | 8.9% | 3.4% | ranked 3 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Närpes | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 5,178 no. | 97,366 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 104 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 15.0% | – | 8.2% | ranked 41 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 16.1% | – | 14.5% | ranked 127 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 70.3% | – | 64.5% | ranked 87 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 13.8% | – | 11.1% | ranked 127 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 18.4% | – | 16.9% | ranked 128 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 169.7 /1,000 inh. | 116.2 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 161 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Närpes | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 1.4% | – | 3.9% | ranked 235 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 20.6% | – | 39.8% | ranked 302 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 20.5% | – | 5.5% | ranked 3 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 32.6% | – | 17.1% | ranked 10 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 24.8% | – | 29.1% | ranked 179 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Närpes | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 1,968 no. | 21,770 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 59 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 206.0 /1,000 inh. | 121.5 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 21 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 29,081 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 148 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 1,439 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 68 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 717 per 1,000 inh. | 10,317 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 82 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 75.2 per 1,000 inh. | 57.5 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 31 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.2 per 1,000 inh. | 3.4 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 199 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Närpes | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 4,666 no. | 81,307 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 78 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 4.6% | 7.0% | 10.8% | ranked 292 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 85.4% | 79.2% | 75.4% | ranked 8 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Närpes | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.1 /1,000 inh. | 23.6 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 102 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Närpes | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 617 /1,000 inh. | 551 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 59 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Närpes | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 11.1% | 13.1% | 14.3% | ranked 229 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Närpes | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 24.0% | 32.7% | 24.1% | ranked 153 of 302 |
Business sectors: Närpes
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing25.2% ×10.4
- Manufacturing18.2% ×1.5
- Health and social work15.3% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade9.6% ×0.9
- Education6.8% ×0.9
- Construction4.8% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services4.6% ×0.6
- Transport and storage3.4% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Närpes
Where is Närpes?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Närpes?
Närpes has 9,538 residents (2025), ranking 101 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Närpes?
Närpes covers 977.9 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Närpes growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Närpes went from 9,387 to 9,538, a change of +1.6%.
Where is Närpes?
Närpes is in Ostrobothnia. Latitude 62.474, longitude 21.337.
Share of residential buildings heated with electricity: what is the figure for Närpes?
In Närpes, “Share of residential buildings heated with electricity” stands at 20.6% (2025), ranking 302 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 39.8%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Närpes?
In Närpes, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 18.2% (2025), ranking 3 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 3.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Närpes?
In Närpes, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 46° produces about 963 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Närpes?
The nearest to Närpes are Kaskinen (12 km), Teuva (21 km), Kristinestad (22 km), Karijoki (27 km), Korsnäs (35 km).
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