Pedersöre: population and statistics
Pedersöre has a population of 11,289 (2025) across 794.2 km², or 14.2 people per km². It ranks 87 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 11,289 residents
- 794.2 km²
- 14 people/km²
- 13 m
Pedersöre in numbers
Key points
Among the 14 municipalities in Ostrobothnia, Pedersöre ranks No. 4 by population.
Mean age of the population: 39.0 years in Pedersöre, compared with an average of 43.3 years in Ostrobothnia and 44.1 years nationally.
Employment rate (aged 20–64): 86.7% in Pedersöre, compared with an average of 79.2% in Ostrobothnia and 73.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Manufacturing, with 39.7% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 46° generates about 892 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Ostrobothnia for “Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses”.
- “Mean age of the population”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 20–64)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 111,237 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Jakobstad (19,657 residents), 8.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,568 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Pedersöre over time
Pedersöre had 11,129 residents in 2015 and 11,289 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 11,174 |
| 2021 | 11,172 |
| 2022 | 11,206 |
| 2023 | 11,225 |
| 2024 | 11,226 |
| 2025 | 11,289 |
All indicators for Pedersöre
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 | Pedersöre | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 22.2% | 15.8% | 13.3% | ranked 8 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.6% | 23.7% | 31.2% | ranked 286 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 39.0 years | 43.3 | 48.5 | ranked 298 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 88.4% | 49.1% | 0.3% | ranked 6 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 3.1% | 8.9% | 3.4% | ranked 165 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pedersöre | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 4,710 no. | 97,366 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 118 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 8.8% | – | 8.2% | ranked 130 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 25.6% | – | 14.5% | ranked 62 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 83.5% | – | 64.5% | ranked 5 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 4.8% | – | 11.1% | ranked 227 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 11.9% | – | 16.9% | ranked 236 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 59.3 /1,000 inh. | 116.2 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 233 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Pedersöre | 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) | 25.0% | – | 39.8% | ranked 296 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 16.8% | – | 5.5% | ranked 14 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 32.9% | – | 17.1% | ranked 9 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 24.4% | – | 29.1% | ranked 182 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pedersöre | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 1,521 no. | 21,770 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 84 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 135.5 /1,000 inh. | 121.5 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 166 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 29,957 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 104 of 302 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 550 per 1,000 inh. | 10,317 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 100 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 48.7 per 1,000 inh. | 57.5 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 206 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | 3.4 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 143 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pedersöre | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 4,390 no. | 81,307 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 85 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 4.1% | 7.0% | 10.8% | ranked 295 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 86.7% | 79.2% | 75.4% | ranked 4 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pedersöre | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 606 /1,000 inh. | 551 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 81 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Pedersöre | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 6.5% | 13.1% | 14.3% | ranked 295 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Pedersöre | Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 25.2% | 32.7% | 24.1% | ranked 128 of 302 |
Business sectors: Pedersöre
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Manufacturing39.7% ×3.2
- Health and social work12.2% ×0.6
- Construction10.5% ×1.6
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8.8% ×3.6
- Education8.2% ×1.1
- Transport and storage5.7% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade4.3% ×0.4
- Administrative and support services2.9% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Pedersöre
Where is Pedersöre?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pedersöre?
Pedersöre has 11,289 residents (2025), ranking 87 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Pedersöre?
Pedersöre covers 794.2 km², with a density of 14 people per km².
Is the population of Pedersöre growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Pedersöre went from 11,129 to 11,289, a change of +1.4%.
Where is Pedersöre?
Pedersöre is in Ostrobothnia. Latitude 63.600, longitude 22.792.
Mean age of the population: what is the figure for Pedersöre?
In Pedersöre, “Mean age of the population” stands at 39.0 years (2025), ranking 298 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 48.5 years.
Employment rate (aged 20–64): what is the figure for Pedersöre?
In Pedersöre, “Employment rate (aged 20–64)” stands at 86.7% (2024), ranking 4 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 75.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pedersöre?
In Pedersöre, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 46° produces about 892 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pedersöre?
The nearest to Pedersöre are Jakobstad (8.7 km), Nykarleby (16 km), Larsmo (17 km), Kronoby (18 km), Kokkola (31 km).
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