Isokyrö: population and statistics
Isokyrö has a population of 4,261 (2025) across 354.1 km², or 12.0 people per km². It ranks 184 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −11.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,261 residents
- 354.1 km²
- 12 people/km²
- 27 m
Isokyrö in numbers
Key points
Among the 18 municipalities in South Ostrobothnia, Isokyrö ranks No. 11 by population.
Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants: 674 /1,000 inh. in Isokyrö, compared with an average of 596 /1,000 inh. in South Ostrobothnia and 480 /1,000 inh. nationally.
Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders): 76.7 per 1,000 inh. in Isokyrö, compared with an average of 58.5 per 1,000 inh. in South Ostrobothnia and 59.4 per 1,000 inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 22.1% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 879 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in South Ostrobothnia for “Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in South Ostrobothnia for “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders)”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 49,601 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Vörå, 14.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Laihia (7,534 residents), 16 km away.
Population of Isokyrö over time
Isokyrö had 4,785 residents in 2015 and 4,261 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,471 |
| 2021 | 4,480 |
| 2022 | 4,406 |
| 2023 | 4,357 |
| 2024 | 4,319 |
| 2025 | 4,261 |
All indicators for Isokyrö
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 | Isokyrö | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 14.0% | 14.9% | 13.3% | ranked 120 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 30.8% | 27.7% | 31.2% | ranked 162 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 47.8 years | 45.7 | 48.5 | ranked 172 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% | ranked 72 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 1.7% | 3.9% | 3.4% | ranked 256 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Isokyrö | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 2,478 no. | 109,577 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 186 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 13.6% | – | 8.2% | ranked 58 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 12.7% | – | 14.5% | ranked 177 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 74.5% | – | 64.5% | ranked 46 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 7.3% | – | 11.1% | ranked 195 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 16.4% | – | 16.9% | ranked 160 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 50.5 /1,000 inh. | 67.9 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 241 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Isokyrö | South 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) | 47.2% | – | 39.8% | ranked 53 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 7.2% | – | 5.5% | ranked 101 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 17.0% | – | 17.1% | ranked 153 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 26.7% | – | 29.1% | ranked 168 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Isokyrö | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 741 no. | 26,415 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 163 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 171.6 /1,000 inh. | 138.9 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 75 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 29,200 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 138 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 1,087 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 115 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 327 per 1,000 inh. | 11,080 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 150 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 76.7 per 1,000 inh. | 58.5 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 27 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.2 per 1,000 inh. | 2.8 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 44 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Isokyrö | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 1,288 no. | 76,800 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 180 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 7.3% | 8.8% | 10.8% | ranked 261 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 79.6% | 77.3% | 75.4% | ranked 67 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Isokyrö | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.5 /1,000 inh. | 27.5 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 95 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Isokyrö | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 674 /1,000 inh. | 596 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 12 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Isokyrö | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 13.0% | 13.7% | 14.3% | ranked 190 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Isokyrö | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 26.5% | 27.7% | 24.1% | ranked 107 of 302 |
Business sectors: Isokyrö
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work22.1% ×1.2
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12.4% ×5.1
- Wholesale and retail trade11.3% ×1.1
- Construction10.9% ×1.7
- Manufacturing9.5% ×0.8
- Education7.5% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services6.5% ×0.9
- Transport and storage5.4% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Isokyrö
Where is Isokyrö?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Isokyrö?
Isokyrö has 4,261 residents (2025), ranking 184 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Isokyrö?
Isokyrö covers 354.1 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Isokyrö growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Isokyrö went from 4,785 to 4,261, a change of −11.0%.
Where is Isokyrö?
Isokyrö is in South Ostrobothnia. Latitude 63.000, longitude 22.317.
Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Isokyrö?
In Isokyrö, “Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 674 /1,000 inh. (2025), ranking 12 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 580 /1,000 inh..
Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders): what is the figure for Isokyrö?
In Isokyrö, “Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders)” stands at 76.7 per 1,000 inh. (2026), ranking 27 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 53.9 per 1,000 inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Isokyrö?
In Isokyrö, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 879 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Isokyrö?
The nearest to Isokyrö are Vörå (15 km), Laihia (16 km), Ilmajoki (33 km), Korsholm (35 km), Lapua (35 km).
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