Kuortane: population and statistics
Kuortane has a population of 3,306 (2025) across 462.4 km², or 7.2 people per km². It ranks 205 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −11.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,306 residents
- 462.4 km²
- 7 people/km²
- 100 m
Kuortane in numbers
Key points
Among the 18 municipalities in South Ostrobothnia, Kuortane ranks No. 12 by population.
Unemployed as a share of the labour force: 5.9% in Kuortane, compared with an average of 8.8% in South Ostrobothnia and 11.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 18.7% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 851 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployed as a share of the labour force”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of residential buildings heated with electricity”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 64,758 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Alavus (10,634 residents), 25 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,404 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Kuortane over time
Kuortane had 3,715 residents in 2015 and 3,306 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,534 |
| 2021 | 3,528 |
| 2022 | 3,437 |
| 2023 | 3,381 |
| 2024 | 3,335 |
| 2025 | 3,306 |
All indicators for Kuortane
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 | Kuortane | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 11.4% | 14.9% | 13.3% | ranked 220 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 33.7% | 27.7% | 31.2% | ranked 120 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 50.2 years | 45.7 | 48.5 | ranked 111 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% | ranked 154 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 2.5% | 3.9% | 3.4% | ranked 202 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kuortane | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 2,064 no. | 109,577 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 206 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 12.8% | – | 8.2% | ranked 66 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 14.5% | – | 14.5% | ranked 150 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 72.5% | – | 64.5% | ranked 63 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 4.1% | – | 11.1% | ranked 236 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 22.3% | – | 16.9% | ranked 68 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 209.9 /1,000 inh. | 67.9 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 137 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kuortane | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 9.2% | – | 3.9% | ranked 67 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 31.4% | – | 39.8% | ranked 273 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 6.7% | – | 5.5% | ranked 115 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 14.5% | – | 17.1% | ranked 196 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 38.2% | – | 29.1% | ranked 78 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kuortane | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 624 no. | 26,415 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 184 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 187.1 /1,000 inh. | 138.9 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 44 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 29,139 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 144 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 851 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 150 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 202 per 1,000 inh. | 11,080 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 193 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 61.1 per 1,000 inh. | 58.5 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 95 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.3 per 1,000 inh. | 2.8 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 96 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kuortane | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 1,313 no. | 76,800 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 175 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 5.9% | 8.8% | 10.8% | ranked 280 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 81.4% | 77.3% | 75.4% | ranked 39 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kuortane | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 635 /1,000 inh. | 596 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 28 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Kuortane | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 13.5% | 13.7% | 14.3% | ranked 175 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Kuortane | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 25.3% | 27.7% | 24.1% | ranked 126 of 302 |
Business sectors: Kuortane
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work18.7% ×1.0
- Manufacturing15.0% ×1.2
- Education13.2% ×1.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11.9% ×4.9
- Transport and storage8.2% ×1.6
- Construction7.8% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade5.6% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services4.6% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Kuortane
Where is Kuortane?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kuortane?
Kuortane has 3,306 residents (2025), ranking 205 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Kuortane?
Kuortane covers 462.4 km², with a density of 7 people per km².
Is the population of Kuortane growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kuortane went from 3,715 to 3,306, a change of −11.0%.
Where is Kuortane?
Kuortane is in South Ostrobothnia. Latitude 62.806, longitude 23.507.
Unemployed as a share of the labour force: what is the figure for Kuortane?
In Kuortane, “Unemployed as a share of the labour force” stands at 5.9% (2024), ranking 280 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 10.8%.
Share of residential buildings heated with electricity: what is the figure for Kuortane?
In Kuortane, “Share of residential buildings heated with electricity” stands at 31.4% (2025), ranking 273 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 39.8%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kuortane?
In Kuortane, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 851 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kuortane?
The nearest to Kuortane are Alavus (25 km), Alajärvi (27 km), Lapua (31 km), Seinäjoki (34 km), Soini (36 km).
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