Karijoki: population and statistics
Karijoki has a population of 1,134 (2025) across 185.6 km², or 6.1 people per km². It ranks 287 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −17.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,134 residents
- 185.6 km²
- 6 people/km²
- 51 m
Karijoki in numbers
Key points
Among the 18 municipalities in South Ostrobothnia, Karijoki ranks No. 18 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification: 14.6% in Karijoki, compared with an average of 27.7% in South Ostrobothnia and 34.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 27.6% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 893 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in South Ostrobothnia for “Mean age of the population”.
- “Share of residential buildings heated with district heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 25,992 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kristinestad (6,113 residents), 17 km away.
Population of Karijoki over time
Karijoki had 1,369 residents in 2015 and 1,134 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,207 |
| 2021 | 1,192 |
| 2022 | 1,200 |
| 2023 | 1,188 |
| 2024 | 1,159 |
| 2025 | 1,134 |
All indicators for Karijoki
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 | Karijoki | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 10.5% | 14.9% | 13.3% | ranked 247 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 37.9% | 27.7% | 31.2% | ranked 73 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 52.7 years | 45.7 | 48.5 | ranked 60 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 2.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | ranked 47 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 2.6% | 3.9% | 3.4% | ranked 194 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Karijoki | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 852 no. | 109,577 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 283 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 16.2% | – | 8.2% | ranked 31 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 10.6% | – | 14.5% | ranked 216 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 68.4% | – | 64.5% | ranked 110 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 1.2% | – | 11.1% | ranked 282 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 27.4% | – | 16.9% | ranked 14 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 77.6 /1,000 inh. | 67.9 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 213 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Karijoki | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 0.1% | – | 3.9% | ranked 299 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 35.5% | – | 39.8% | ranked 226 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 2.6% | – | 5.5% | ranked 270 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 16.5% | – | 17.1% | ranked 162 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 45.2% | – | 29.1% | ranked 35 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Karijoki | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 247 no. | 26,415 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 280 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 213.1 /1,000 inh. | 138.9 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 14 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 27,900 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 221 of 302 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 86 per 1,000 inh. | 11,080 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 277 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 75.8 per 1,000 inh. | 58.5 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 30 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.5 per 1,000 inh. | 2.8 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 72 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Karijoki | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 345 no. | 76,800 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 288 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 9.4% | 8.8% | 10.8% | ranked 192 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 78.6% | 77.3% | 75.4% | ranked 83 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Karijoki | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 619 /1,000 inh. | 596 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 53 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Karijoki | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 15.5% | 13.7% | 14.3% | ranked 116 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Karijoki | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 14.6% | 27.7% | 24.1% | ranked 298 of 302 |
Business sectors: Karijoki
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing27.6% ×11.3
- Manufacturing22.3% ×1.8
- Health and social work20.5% ×1.1
- Construction7.0% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade5.0% ×0.5
- Public administration and defence4.1% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services3.2% ×0.4
- Education2.9% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Karijoki
Where is Karijoki?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Karijoki?
Karijoki has 1,134 residents (2025), ranking 287 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Karijoki?
Karijoki covers 185.6 km², with a density of 6 people per km².
Is the population of Karijoki growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Karijoki went from 1,369 to 1,134, a change of −17.2%.
Where is Karijoki?
Karijoki is in South Ostrobothnia. Latitude 62.307, longitude 21.707.
Share of residential buildings heated with district heating: what is the figure for Karijoki?
In Karijoki, “Share of residential buildings heated with district heating” stands at 0.1% (2025), ranking 299 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 3.9%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification: what is the figure for Karijoki?
In Karijoki, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification” stands at 14.6% (2024), ranking 298 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 24.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Karijoki?
In Karijoki, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 893 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Karijoki?
The nearest to Karijoki are Kristinestad (17 km), Teuva (20 km), Isojoki (25 km), Kaskinen (26 km), Närpes (27 km).
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