Evijärvi: population and statistics
Evijärvi has a population of 2,267 (2025) across 354.2 km², or 6.4 people per km². It ranks 245 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −12.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,267 residents
- 354.2 km²
- 6 people/km²
- 73 m
Evijärvi in numbers
Key points
Among the 18 municipalities in South Ostrobothnia, Evijärvi ranks No. 15 by population.
Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 216.5 /1,000 inh. in Evijärvi, compared with an average of 138.9 /1,000 inh. in South Ostrobothnia and 106.4 /1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Manufacturing, with 21.2% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 848 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in South Ostrobothnia for “Share of Swedish speakers”.
- Number 1 in South Ostrobothnia for “Share of residential buildings heated with electricity”.
- “Share of residential buildings heated with electricity”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Unemployed as a share of the labour force”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 49,608 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
Population of Evijärvi over time
Evijärvi had 2,576 residents in 2015 and 2,267 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,408 |
| 2021 | 2,404 |
| 2022 | 2,346 |
| 2023 | 2,292 |
| 2024 | 2,272 |
| 2025 | 2,267 |
All indicators for Evijärvi
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 | Evijärvi | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 14.2% | 14.9% | 13.3% | ranked 114 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 31.3% | 27.7% | 31.2% | ranked 151 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 48.3 years | 45.7 | 48.5 | ranked 154 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 2.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | ranked 47 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 4.3% | 3.9% | 3.4% | ranked 103 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Evijärvi | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 1,328 no. | 109,577 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 252 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 5.0% | – | 8.2% | ranked 212 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 16.7% | – | 14.5% | ranked 123 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 76.0% | – | 64.5% | ranked 34 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 2.7% | – | 11.1% | ranked 255 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 19.6% | – | 16.9% | ranked 108 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 301.7 /1,000 inh. | 67.9 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 106 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Evijärvi | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 2.1% | – | 3.9% | ranked 201 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 75.0% | – | 39.8% | ranked 1 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 8.3% | – | 5.5% | ranked 81 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 7.2% | – | 17.1% | ranked 290 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 7.3% | – | 29.1% | ranked 281 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Evijärvi | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 492 no. | 26,415 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 212 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 216.5 /1,000 inh. | 138.9 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 12 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 28,134 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 201 of 302 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 192 per 1,000 inh. | 11,080 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 198 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 84.7 per 1,000 inh. | 58.5 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 14 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.1 per 1,000 inh. | 2.8 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 115 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Evijärvi | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 854 no. | 76,800 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 218 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 5.6% | 8.8% | 10.8% | ranked 285 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 81.3% | 77.3% | 75.4% | ranked 41 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Evijärvi | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 631 /1,000 inh. | 596 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 34 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Evijärvi | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 12.5% | 13.7% | 14.3% | ranked 197 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Evijärvi | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 19.4% | 27.7% | 24.1% | ranked 263 of 302 |
Business sectors: Evijärvi
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Manufacturing21.2% ×1.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing20.7% ×8.5
- Health and social work15.1% ×0.8
- Education7.4% ×1.0
- Construction7.3% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade7.2% ×0.7
- Transport and storage6.6% ×1.3
- Other service activities3.2% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Evijärvi
Where is Evijärvi?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Evijärvi?
Evijärvi has 2,267 residents (2025), ranking 245 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Evijärvi?
Evijärvi covers 354.2 km², with a density of 6 people per km².
Is the population of Evijärvi growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Evijärvi went from 2,576 to 2,267, a change of −12.0%.
Where is Evijärvi?
Evijärvi is in South Ostrobothnia. Latitude 63.367, longitude 23.475.
Share of residential buildings heated with electricity: what is the figure for Evijärvi?
In Evijärvi, “Share of residential buildings heated with electricity” stands at 75.0% (2025), ranking 1 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 39.8%.
Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Evijärvi?
In Evijärvi, “Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 216.5 /1,000 inh. (2024), ranking 12 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 141.7 /1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Evijärvi?
In Evijärvi, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 848 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Evijärvi?
The nearest to Evijärvi are Lappajärvi (18 km), Veteli (20 km), Kaustinen (23 km), Vimpeli (29 km), Kauhava (36 km).
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